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The latest news from ResCare Community Living.

Vernon Nelson – Georgia Direct Support Professional of the Year

Vernon supports and assists individuals in meeting their goals daily. He attends the annual individual support plan meeting with the residential manager to familiarize himself with the individual’s goals to ensure he can meet them where they are. Vernon takes the individuals he cares for shopping and enjoyable weekend activities. He involves the individuals he […]


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Cynthia Longoria – Texas Direct Support Professional of the Year

Cynthia understands that the individuals she supports function best in a structured environment, yet they still need the freedom of personal choice in how they go about their day and work towards achieving their goals. In a recent interview, Cynthia said, “We take for granted what we have, but I put myself in their shoes, […]


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Barbara Sykes – Indiana Direct Support Professional of the Year

Barbara exemplifies personalized care for all of the individuals she serves. She uses a caring approach to ensure the individuals choose preferred activities and attends support meetings to advocate on their behalf. She has the respect and admiration of the individuals and providers she serves. Barbara advocates for her clients to build positive relationships with […]


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ResCare Community Living Client Receives Donation from Veteran Non-Profit Group Warrior Battalion

Shawn and Bobbie Sue Bowling, of Clarksville Indiana, received a generous donation of household goods from Warrior Battalion on February 16, 2023. “You can’t imagine what this means to me and my wife, we’ve worked hard over the years trying to save enough money to have nicer furniture and our own washer and dryer, and […]


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Charlie’s Story

ResCare Community Living Program Manager Vicki Calyniuk received an emergency referral for Charlie and went to go see him immediately for possible placement. When she visited him, Charlie was in his wheelchair in the living room with his back to the television. Charlie’s head was down, he was very thin, and he did not respond […]


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Matt’s Story

Matt Hovey moved into the Queenswood ICF in Indianapolis in May 2018, after aging out of a youth residential placement. Matt arrived with many complex behavioral issues that included physical aggression and elopement, ultimately culminating in an incident with a neighbor in which he put his own safety at risk. At this time, Matt’s team […]


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Maxine and Dee Dee’s Story

This story was written by ResCare Community Living Area Supervisor Niya Carter. Maxine Dell and Dee Dee are an amazing sight to see. They have an incredible bond and understand each other completely. Dee Dee has been living with Host Home Provider Maxine for well over 10 years. Dee Dee is a part of Maxine’s […]


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Tommy’s Story

The following was written by ResCare Community Living Regional Vice President Tamie Barta. Tommy Haggerman moved four times in the past two years before settling in at ResCare Goodland and finally finding his happy place. He has gone from metro to rural in Kansas and is finally home. When we talk about purpose and acceptance, […]


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Sandra and Mikey’s Story

This story was written for Community Advantage Colorado Living Our LEGACY by Sandra Gurule, mother and guardian of ResCare Community client Mike Gurule. I have been with ResCare since the fall of 2018. I am glad I picked ResCare as our provider of home health services. It was a bit rocky at first, but everyone […]


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Todd’s Story

Todd Hill came to St. Clairsville, Ohio, as an emergency admit in December 2022. He had lived with his family his entire life and received very little provider support. Unfortunately, Todd’s mother had passed away and a home was needed immediately for him. When he was admitted, the team was told that Todd was total […]


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