UMAR
9800 Kincey Ave.
Suite 190
Huntersville, NC 28078

P.O. Box 1558
Huntersville, NC
28070-1558

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06/17/10
On Saturday, June 5 volunteers came together to support UMAR during Impact Day! Volunteers from the Lake Norman District of the WNC-UMC, Mt. Zion and  Wesley CDC worked together to prepare the land for UMAR's Independent Living Project.
These volunteers cleared the land and began building a much-needed storage building. Thank you to all who volunteered - we truly appreciate your support! To see more photos of this great community event visit us on Facebook
 
05/23/10 New full-time career opening for Residential Director.  >> More Info
05/13/10 New vacancy in Hickory Grove Apartments Group Home.  >>More info
05/04/10 New part-time career opening in Winston-Salem, NC. >>More info
04/16/110 The Spring 2010 Parent-Guardian Meetings Schedule is now available online.  Read More
04/14/10 New Career Opportunities Posted   >> Read More
04/10/10 New Career Opportunity Posted - FT Art Counselor in Charlotte.  >> Read More
04/06/10 The annual UMAR High Point Luncheon is quickly approaching! This year's event will be held on Thursday, May 20 at Wesley Memorial UMC (1225 Chestnut Drive, High Point) from 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm. For more information, contact Nicole at 704-659-7632 or NicoleW@UMARinfo.com . All staff, residents and guests must RSVP via phone or e-mail no later than Monday, May 10.

If you or a program participant would like to provide support at this event please contact Ruby Mossor, RubyM@UMARinfo.com , by April 12 - she will assign volunteer responsibilities to all who are interested. Thank you - we sincerely appreciate it!
03/27/10 ARTS has changed the date of the Open Studio from April 23 to May 7 at 10am to 7pm.
03/22/10 Please read UMAR Board Chair, Ed Imbrogno's "Dear Editor" letter which was sent to all the regional newspapers.
03/18/10 Please join us for the 2010 UMAR Gastonia Luncheon! This year's event will be held at First UMC Gastonia, 190 East Franklin Boulevard on Wednesday, April 21 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. To RSVP or host a table of eight, please contact Nicole Warshauer by Monday, April 12 via
704-659-7632 or NicoleW@UMARinfo.com . We look forward to seeing you there!
03/15/10 The Spring 2010 edition of The Guardian is now available online under the Guardians > Guardian Archives link.
03/13/10
UMAR is pleased to present our 2009 Annual Report.

Click here to download it in PDF format. It will open up in a new window.

02/23/10
LifeSpan Arts along with UMAR ARTS Center present new works by Carol Davis, Carl Everley, Bonnie Macauley and Melissa Pappas.  Opening Friday, March 5th, 5-8pm at LifeSpan Arts, 28th at NoDA  2424 North Davidson St., Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28205.  Artwork will be available for purchase.

Sponsored by WTVI

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01/21/10 The 16th Annual Friends of UMAR Luncheon will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2010. >> Read More
12/23/09

Just one reason why we do what we do.

Please read George's very special holiday note.
Happy Holidays Everyone!

Visit our New FaceBook page!

12/17/09 Charlotte Moose Lodge Hosts UMAR at Its Annual Christmas Party.

Many thanks to Cyndi Nash and the Charlotte Moose Lodge for inviting UMAR residents and staff to their annual Christmas party!

On December 13, residents and staff from the UMAR Holt home celebrated Christmas in style! The residents were gifted with stockings stuffed to the brim and enjoyed a delicious, home-cooked barbeque lunch. To top it off, the residents danced the day away, thanks to the live DJ.

But, according to the residents, the highlight of the day came from the big man, himself. St. Nick made a very special visit to this party and all the residents confirmed their presence on the nice list this year!

Thank you to the Charlotte Moose Lodge for your generous hospitality – we can’t wait for next year!
12/11/09 Charlotte Weekly ran a story about LAMB and made note about UMAR ARTS. 
>> Loving LAMB  (opens in a new window)
11/30/09 We invite you to read our very special story: "UMAR's Night Before Christmas" (opens in new window)
'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house... > Read More
To help change another life for the better, please donate now.
11/25/09 The Fall 2009 Parent-Guardian Meeting Presentation is now available online.
11/20/09 Students at the UMAR ARTS Center are hosting a holiday open studio and Art Sale on Friday, November 20th from 10am to 7pm.
New art includes:
- Ornaments
- Canvases
- Pottery
- Photographs
- Bracelets
- Manger Scenes
- Wreaths
- Vases
- Watercolors
- Paintings
- Papier-mâché
- Portraits
- Drawings

MEET THE ARTISTS
Shop all day for yourself and others!
Enjoy a cup of hot cider!

UMAR ARTS Center
1025 E. 36th St., Charlotte, NC 28205
Ph: 704-348-0994  Map It

All art created by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  All purchases benefit the artists and UMAR ARTS Center

Featuring portraits drawn by instructor/artist
Randy L. Dean and UMAR Artists.

Portrait hours:  10am to 2pm and 4pm to 7pm.
Call for reservations:  704-348-0994

Back by popular demand, Nativity Scenes will be available for a recession-proof $10. To pre-order, please call the ARTS Center at 704.348.0994.

NoDa Church Advances ARTS
UMAR thanks Spencer Memorial UMC for supporting cultural enrichment for adults with developmental disabilities. >> More Info

11/05/09 Please join us at the UMAR Winston-Salem luncheon on Thursday, November 5 at Maple Springs UMC, 2569 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, N.C.  This one hour luncheon will begin at 12 noon and will feature an incredible performance by country music star Ricky Gibson and UMAR program participants.  To confirm your attendance or to host a table of eight, please contact Nicole Warshauer at 704.659.7632 or nicolew@umarinfo.com
10/08/09 Thank you to all golfers and volunteers for your support at the 17th Annual Hall Group/UMAR Golf Classic! The tournament reached its goal and raised over $60,000 for UMAR program participants. Congratulations to The Hall Group, the winning team, comprising players Brandon Hall, Mike Croce, Andy Bovender and Monty Childers. We appreciate your dedication and look forward to seeing you all on the green next year!
10/01/09 The Fall Parent/Guardian Meeting Schedule is now available online.
09/28/09

Join us at the 17th Annual Hall Group/UMAR Golf Tournament!
This year's tournament will be held on Monday, September 28th at The Palisades Country Club in Charlotte. All players will tee off at 11:00 am for a Modified Texas Scramble format.

To register a team, provide a sponsorship or donate a raffle or door prize please check out the attachments below or contact Nicole Warshauer at 704-659-7632 or NicoleW@UMARinfo.com. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on the green!

Golf Registration Form
Hall Group/UMAR Golf Tourney Brochure

09/14/09 NoDa Church Advances ARTS
UMAR thanks Spencer Memorial UMC for supporting cultural enrichment for adults with developmental disabilities. >> More Info
07/28/09 UMAR Earns 3-year Accreditation From CARF
UMAR has earned a 3-year Accreditation with three exemplary ratings from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).  CARF accreditation is a hallmark of quality services, indicating that a service provider consistently meets or exceeds national and international standards of quality and excellence in its program and services.  This is the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded and exemplary ratings, which identify programs of excellence, are rare for first-time applicants.

UMAR received accreditation in Community Housing & Supported Living for its group homes and apartments; Community Integration for its ARTS program; and Community Employment Services for its job development, training and supports.  In addition to numerous commendations, UMAR received exemplary ratings for its arts program, low staff turnover and creation of a Resident In Need Fund.

Read Full Press Release
 

05/07/09 The Spring 2009 Guardians Meeting Presentation is now available online for viewing in the Guardians section.
05/04/09 The Outline from the 2009 New Parents & Guardians Orientation is now available online for viewing in the Guardians section.
05/01/09 Stop by before you CRAWL! Open Studio at UMAR Arts Center.>>more info
04/22/09 UMAR Gastonia Luncheon, 12:00 noon - 1:00pm, First UMC Gastonia
190 East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28053.  >>View Invitation
Please RSVP by Apr. 13, 2009
If you would like to host a table of eight, please contact Nicole Warshauer at UMAR 704.659.7632 or NicoleW@UMARinfo.com
04/01/09 UMAR ARTS Program is featured in the April 27th issue of Charlotte Weekly!  Click here to download the issue in PDF format.
03/18/09


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UMAR ARTS Program student, Melissa Pappas was recognized as a WBT Radio Hometown Hero in 2008. She is seen in the middle of the photo with Stacey Simms and Al Gardener, hosts of WBT Charlotte's Morning News.

Melissa celebrated this honor at the Hometown Hero Banquet on January 30, 2009 at the Palmer Building in

Charlotte. Melissa is an aspiring artist who expresses her creative talents through painting, photography, drawing, jewelry design and pottery. Her art is being viewed for its design and not for who created it. She is a genuine example of how someone with an intellectual disability can open doors, minds and hearts to the true human spirit through her talent.

Staff and students at the UMAR ARTS Center as well as residents and staff at her UMAR Angel Home recognize her enthusiasm to make a difference in the lives of friends, family and the public.

02/28/09 Thank you to all who attended the 15th Annual Friends of UMAR Luncheon at Providence United Methodist Church on February 24, 2009. Click here to view photos of this event

 


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