Our Mission

The mission of GCRC is to provide the way and means whereby each developmentally disabled individual may have the opportunity to reach his/her full potential according to each one’s unique abilities; that each person might be an integral part of home, family, and community; thereby giving purpose, meaning, and dignity to life.

Guiding Principles

We provide a wide range of work and learning opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities. We strongly believe in the value of life and the inherent worth and dignity of every individual. We embrace the philosophy that each person is a contributing and integrated part of their family and community. The principal objectives and purposes for which the organization exists are to promote the general welfare of developmentally disabled adults and children by:

• Providing job training opportunities for able adults to enable them to become more self-sufficient;
• Providing skill development in independent living, self-care, communication, recreation, and social relationships;
• Encouraging physical fitness awareness and participation;
• Working closely with parents in coordinating programs for developmentally disabled individuals;
• Providing therapy and training programs for infants, adults, and parents;
• Promoting public education and awareness of developmentally disabled individuals through community interactions;
• Providing educational opportunities to increase academic skills;
• Soliciting and receiving funds for the accomplishment of the above purposes.