WHO WE ARE

Christine Ginther - Lorrie Sharkey

Lorrie-Christine

"Personally, we have faced many challenges over the years. We have learned how to take these challenges and turn them into blessings in our lives. Getting through has not been easy, however we attribute our success to a wonderful personal support system, speaking up for what we need in our community, and being committed to what we believe in."

Together we have over 40 years of professional experience helping people:
  • Crisis intervention
  • Coordinating community services
  • Individual Planning/Goal setting
  • Working with professionals
  • Facilitating meetings
  • Supporting people to successfully live in their community


OUR STAFF

We have remarkable staff that work hard to provide a flexible and creative service that is focused on meeting your needs. Our staff come from many diverse backgrounds with a bottom line – “they care about the people they serve.” We feel that it is essential for our staff to feel valued and work in a position that utilizes their strengths, gifts and talents.

Staff Requirements:

  • First Aid/CPR
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Reference Checks
  • Liability insurance for personal vehicles
  • Orientation
  • Commitment to making a difference in people’s lives


WE BELIEVE IN
  • Working together for a common goal
  • Attainable services
  • Providing services that are responsive and proactive to life
  • Acceptance: all people are valued citizens
  • A positive approach
  • Family
  • Honesty
  • Listening
  • Dreams really can come true
  • Speaking up for your rights
  • Building individual strengths, gifts and talents
  • Helping people maintain purpose



Quotes about us/staff

“We are so happy with the caring staff; we have peace of mind that our loved one is being cared for.”

“We appreciate the staff’s commitment.”

“The staff have gone out of their way to support our family through this change.”

“The staff are so caring.”

“I appreciate the flexibility of our companion.”