About Medina Creative Housing

 

 

Medina Creative Housing was formed by a group of concerned parents who were looking for a brighter future for their children with disabilities. In 1992, they launched a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation that would enable Medina County residents with disabilities to live the American Dream, to live independently in a home of their own designed to meet their special needs.

Medina Creative Housing works with families to encourage early planning and timely transition of adult children with disabilities into independent housing with supports designed and/or adapted to meet their child’s individual needs. Today, Medina Creative Housing provides single family homes and is expanding housing options through development of Medina Creative Living subsidized garden style apartment units. We now provide specialized housing to over 50 people coupled with a social/recreation program enhancing our residents' lives.

Additionally, we provide homemaker/personal care supports to assure success. Our "Life Steps" life skills training program is providing a stepping stone to independence. Our Property Maintenance Employment Enclave is providing real life experience and on the job training. Our newest enclave, Medina Creative Produce, is a fully operational hydroponic greenhouse that produces 900 heads of lettuce a week. We also design and install handicapped accessible modifications to meet individual physical needs. Our programs continue to grow and we are available to assist other organizations in program development through partnerships and consulting.

 

In 2010 MCH reached several new milestones:

~ 8 additional HUD units. "MCL III" will triple our housing units to 38!
~ Expand "Life Steps" Life Skills Training Summer Day Camp to 8 weeks
~ Expand "Life Steps" After School Program to assist working parents
~ Expand Homemaker/Personal Care Support Services
~ Expand Employment Enclave Services to include horticulture training

 

In 2011 MCH will reach several new milestones:

~ Opening of Medina Creative Produce and employing 21 individuals with disabilities
~ Construction of Medina Creative Living III
~ Applying for 6 more housing units through OHFA
~ Expand "Life Steps" Life Skills Training Summer Day Camp to 9 weeks

 

 

MCH Board of Trustees

President: Michael Carlson
Vice President: Jackie Kirby-Wilkins
Treasurer: Don Bank
Secretary: Diana Riley                         

 

Donald Bank

Michael Carlson

Carl DeForest

Craig Hassinger

Jack Holland

Maggie Howell

Ann Reusch

Diana Riley

Ron Stollar

Mike Todd

David White

Jackie Kirby-Wilkins

George Wiswesser

Ron Zambetti

 

 

MCL Board of Trustees

President: Diana Riley
Vice President: Ann Reusch
Secretary: Fran Walsh

Craig Enoch
Don Bank
Gail Harr
Mike Todd