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- EIN 58-0687548
- 478-929-6600
- 202 North Davis Drive - PMB 164 Warner Robins GA 31093 USA
- http://www.hcaec.com
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Human Services
Mission: The mission of HCAEC, Inc. is to provide services based on person's served preferences and needs. We will provide, within a safe, caring and considerate environment; developmentally disabled persons training in life, social and work skills that will enable them to function in the community
Results: History 1956 The Houston County Association for Exceptional Citizens, Inc. was founded. 1957 On September 17, the first class began in Second Baptist Church. 1964 The Happy Hour School (Maude Paris Building) was completed. 1966 The School was at full capacity and two additional classrooms along with an assembly room were added. 1970 Happy Hour Workshop I (Dan Callahan Building) was built through a private foundation grant of $75,000. 1976 Happy Hour School was overflowing and the Jay Ryals annex was added. 1985 Happy Hour Workshop II (McCannon Building) was built and financed through a SBA loan. 1993 In March, Falcon Park I and II, (group homes funded by HUD), were opened to serve 8 residents. In August, Workshop III was opened to handle all of our recycling contracts. 2003 In August, we broke ground on Falcon Park III, our semi-independent living apartment complex that was funded by HUD. 2005 Nine residents moved into Falcon Park III in March. 2008 In June, we opened Falcon Park IV & V group homes to serve an additional 7 residents. 2011 In February, Exceptional Mail and More was opened to provide mail services on the north side of town due to the closing of the existing U.S. Post Office. In March, Falcon Park VI was opened to serve 4 residents. 2012 In February, Falcon Park VII was opened to serve 4 residents. In March, Workshop IV was opened to accommodate the “Recycled Treasures” Yard Sale operations. In November Falcon VIII opened serving 2 residents, with the capability of serving 4 residents. 2013 In June, the implementation of our "Self-Help Skills" training program which concentrates on daily living chores and responsibilities of home life and personal hygiene was put into place. Construction of two life size areas Kitchen/Dining and Living room/bedroom were constructed in Workshop II.
Target demographics: developmentally disabled adults
Direct beneficiaries per year: 178 developmentally disabled adults
Geographic areas served: Middle Georgia
Programs: Employment, Day and Residential services in life, social and work skills that will enable them to function in the community.