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The Howard
Cates and Mary Kelly Group Homes for Adults
with Developmental Disabilities |
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In 1979, FBC began its ministry to developmentally disabled
individuals. Initially providing care for one developmentally disabled
individual so her parents could attend Bible study and worship, the ministry
grew quickly as the focus shifted to providing for the physical needs and
spiritual nourishment of the individuals themselves. Early on, concern grew
about what would happen to these individuals when their parents could no
longer care for them. This concern led to the establishment in 1993 of the
Mary Kelly Group Home for Women, and in 1994 the Howard Cates Group Home for
Men. Both of these homes, located in |
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Howard Cates Group Home |
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Mary Kelly Group Home |
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The Herbie Embrey Group Home Endowment Fund |
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Some residents of the homes are unable to pay the fees
required to live there. In response, FBC has established an endowment fund,
the proceeds of which are used to scholarship these individuals so that they
may continue to live there. The fund is named the Herbie Embrey Endowment
Fund to honor the memory of a former resident of the Cates Home who had
endeared himself not just to FBC, but the entire community. While
administered by FBC and supported primarily by its members, the Herbie Embrey
Group Home Endowment Fund accepts contributions from any individual, agency,
or institution that wishes to be supportive of this cause. All contributions
to the fund are fully tax deductible. |
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Herbie Embrey |
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If you would like more information about the Kelly and Cates
Group Homes, please contact Gail Hylton, Area Coordinator at 540-785-9777 or email
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For information
about the Herbie Embrey Group Home Endowment Fund, please contact |
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