Aldersgate special Needs Sunday - August 9th Bulletin inserts	Grand Opening Photogallery

Mission:  We exist to provide the highest possible quality of life and the greatest possible level of independence for each resident within the context of a faith-based community residential facility.

ALDERSGATE SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY                           

       “”My people will live in peaceful dwellings places, In secure homes, in undisturbed
           places of rest” - Isaiah 32:18

What is Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry?
     *   A United Methodist Agency formed by families and friends
     *   Seeking to prepare for the future of their loved ones with developmental disabilities

ASNM Mission:
     *   To provide the highest possible quality of life
     *   The greatest possible level of independence
     *   Within the context of a community faith-based residential setting

How do they plan to help adults with developmental disabilities?
     *   Will build homes for adults with special needs, so that they can live in a Christian environment with a
          professional staff dedicated to providing a loving home
     *   First home is in Orangeburg, as part of the Methodist Oaks Retirement Community, this is a
           home for 6 men
     *   Second home is near the Campus of Epworth Children’s Home in Columbia, this is a home
           or 6 women
     *   We hope to build homes all across SC

These Homes will also provide:
     *   Life skills training and work experiences
     *   Daily living skills, cooking, laundry, self-help, social and recreational
     *   Sunday connections to worshipping communities

Why help adults with developmental disabilities?
     *   Adults with developmental disabilities are one of the MOST underserved populations in SC
          and the country
     *   As caregivers age, the waiting lists for housing for adults with special needs continue to grow
     *   Often, the only way for parents to get housing for their family member with special needs is to
          die or become disabled themselves

How YOU can help:
     *   Donate money and or property
     *   Lend professional expertise
     *   Adopt Aldersgate as an ongoing mission project for your church group
     *   Lend your prayers, spiritual and moral support

Contact information:
     *   To find out more information about Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry please contact:

Edwina Jackson
731 Sims Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
803-376-8991

Visit our website: umcsc.org

Printable Fact Sheet PDF

Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry Preliminary Residential Application 61k PDF