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| Marisa Geitner and Anne Scoppa have known each other for close to two decades. They are proud of Heritage Christian's history -- and look forward to its future. |
By Marisa Geitner, president & C.E.O. of Heritage Christian Services
This month we celebrate 29 years as an agency – 29 years of
relationships, accomplishments, and advocacy.
Our numbers have grown, and our properties and programs have
expanded. But the real measure of our agency’s success has been its unwavering dedication
to the people we support.
At a time when people with developmental disabilities rarely
traveled, we took people to Disney World. At a time when people spent their
days assembling widgets, taking them apart and reassembling them, we created
day programs that offered meaningful activities and opportunities to learn and
give back by volunteering.
In a country that barely recognizes its citizens with
disabilities; we’ve been teaching and modeling with each mission trip. Every
year, teams of volunteers travel to Guatemala with close to 900 pounds of gifts
in their luggage – and love in their hearts for all of God’s children. Last year we sent 250 wheelchairs, along with crutches and walkers, to Hope Haven International for distribution to people in need around the world.
And at a time when Medicaid is changing and funds are
shifting? We’re at the table with decision makers and we’re shaping policy.
It’s who we are and who we’ll always be. We have a history
to be proud of and a future of innovation to look forward to.
The greater the measure of our accomplishment is the greater
the Glory to our Lord. It is through Him
and with Him that this ministry grows.
