Founded in 1983, UMAR’s mission is to promote community inclusion, independence and growth for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, employment and cultural enrichment opportunities.

UMAR is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and an agency and ministry of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. Our 22 group homes and 8 apartments allow individuals to experience independent living in a home-like atmosphere.

Our vision is to pioneer diverse and lifelong supports for adults with developmental and associated disabilities throughout North Carolina.

At UMAR, we value:

• Service Quality

• Supportive Environment

• Person-centered Planning

• Respectability

• Honesty and Trust

• Church Involvement

Today, UMAR serves over 200 individuals of all genders, races, ethnic origins, cultures and faiths in the following areas:

• Asheville
• Charlotte
• Concord
• Cornelius
• Gastonia
• Greensboro
• Hayesville
• High Point
• Lexington
• Lincolnton
• Statesville
• Winston-Salem

For additional information on UMAR, please click on one of the following links:
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2008 Board of Trustees
2007 Annual Report
2005 Organizational Plan
Staff Directory