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Ronald,
“I like my staff because they help me.” |
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Who We Are
Koinonia is devoted to serving children and adults with mild to profound intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Many of these exceptional individuals also have other special needs and challenges, including physical and learning disabilities, medical issues, and dual diagnosis.
Our History
In 1974 when Koinonia Homes, Inc. first opened its doors to eight women at Leans House, supporters believed that with guidance and assistance, individuals with IDD could participate in everyday community life and be contributing citizens in a meaningful way.
Today, the organization continues fulfill its mission and rely on the strengths and talents of over 300 professional staff members who provide a network of nurturing and caring supports to over 190 consumers on a daily basis.
| Historical
Overview |
1973: |
Leo Schmidt family donates
a home. |
1974: |
Koinonia
Homes, Inc. is founded. Sr. Mary Charles Szczecinski becomes
the Administrator and eight women move into Leans in Garfield
Heights. |
1979: |
The Way, located in South
Euclid opens and becomes home to eight women. |
1986: |
Koinonia’s
semi-independent living program is established and serves
three women. |
1987: |
Benedict I opens in July;
Tremont opens in August; Brooklyn opens in September. |
1988: |
Benedict
II opens in January; Lee House opens in November. |
1990: |
Granger House opens in July
and supported living. |
1992: |
Smith House
opens in November. |
1995: |
Benedict
House is converted to supported living. |
1996: |
Benedict
House is closed and 8 residents are transitioned into supported
living arrangements. |
2001: |
Koinonia
merges with Great Lakes Residential Services and acquires
a transitional foster care program, five group homes (Van Aken
House, Independence House, Stearns House, Wallings House, and
Seven Hills); two 24-hour supported living sites (Ira and
Hyde Park); and additional consumers. |
2003: |
Koinonia
changes its mission to: Partnering with people who have
developmental disabilities to achieve healthy, fulfilling,
enriched lives |
2004: |
Koinonia
celebrates its 30th Anniversary! |
| 2006: |
In April,
Koinonia establishes a Day Habilitation and Vocational Services
program. In September, the program moves into its
own facility, the Koinonia Adult Day Support Center, in
Brooklyn Heights, Ohio. |
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