Mission and Values

Riverside Foundation will provide quality services and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring opportunities for individual choice and with a commitment to providing these supports in a positive, caring environment.

Our Mission

At the heart of our organization are our core values, which empower individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and foster strong communities through education and employment opportunities. Crucial for individual growth, our firm belief is to prioritize health, happiness, and independence through a range of choices.

We endeavor to create a professional work environment that acknowledges and supports the contributions of our employees, while also promoting their well-being. Our overarching aim is to offer peace of mind to families by ensuring that their loved ones are healthy and content. Our approach is rooted in treating all individuals and their families with dignity, respect, and empathy. We take pride in providing high-quality educational, developmental, and leisure activities to all our beneficiaries.  Collaboration with families, volunteers, the wider community, and our donors is fundamental to achieving our mission.

Our Core Values: Guiding Principles 

At the core of our organization lie our fundamental values, shaping everything we do and empowering individuals to achieve self-sufficiency. These values also foster strong communities through education and employment opportunities, creating a positive ripple effect within society. 

Empowerment:

We empower individuals to achieve self-sufficiency, nurturing their potential and fostering a sense of capability and independence. 

Community Building

We believe in fostering strong communities through education and employment opportunities, creating a supportive environment for everyone to thrive. 

Prioritizing Well-being:

We prioritize the health, happiness, and independence of our residents, offering a range of choices that enhance their quality of life. 

Professional Support:

We create a professional work environment that values and supports our dedicated employees, acknowledging their contributions and promoting their well-being. 

Collaborative Approach: Together We Thrive 

Collaboration is at the heart of our approach. We actively engage with families, volunteers, the wider community, and our donors. By treating all individuals and their families with dignity, respect, and empathy, we create a foundation of trust and understanding. Through high-quality educational, developmental, and leisure activities, we enrich lives and foster a sense of belonging. Together, we uphold our mission, guided by these values, ensuring every individual’s journey is marked by progress, happiness, and fulfillment. 

Our Core Values

“Kelly has lived at Riverside Foundation for the past four years and comes home to visit almost every weekend. Sunday evening at about 6:00 PM Kelly reminds us that “it’s time to go back to Riverside.” We feel very fortunate to have found Riverside when we did and are very grateful that Kelly now feels as though he has two homes.”
Mary Schneider
Sister-in-law
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