Company Profile
Lifehouse
Company Overview
Our mission: To improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities in our community by providing a lifetime of compassionate support in an atmosphere of respect, inspiration, and purpose.
Since 1954, Lifehouse has been providing people with developmental disabilities with quality support.
Company History
Timeline
1954
Lifehouse (formerly MARC) is founded
1956
First special education program in Marin is opened
1968
Employment Programs gains independence from Lifehouse to become Marin Community Workshop, now known as NBI North Bay Industries
1972
Lifehouse hires first Executive Director
1975
First group home for severely disabled adults opens
1981
Community Living Program is initiated
First independent living home opens in San Anselmo
12 residents move to Del Ganado apartment complex built especially for individuals with developmental disabilities
1990
First Great Chefs of Marin fundraiser is held
1992
Hamilton & Nova Houses open
1994
Supported Living Program opens at Lark Circle in Novato
1999
Community Living Services starts in Sonoma
2003
New Supported Living Program opens for seniors
2004
Supported Living Program opens in Hamilton Fields in Novato
Organization name changes from MARC to Lifehouse
2006
On-site Supported Living Program with affordable housing opens at Hamilton Fields
2007
Lifehouse organizes Marin Autism Collaborative
Lifehouse & the Marin Coalition develop Teen Recreation Integration Program (TRIP)
2010
Great Chefs of Marin renamed to great Chefs & Wineries
2011
Montecillo Program restructured to meeting changing needs
2012
Corte Madera program restructured to meet increasing need for autism spectrum services
Began serving individuals with autism at Sweetwater Spectrum
2013
Fairfax House renamed to Comito House in honor of Miriam Comito
2014
Lifehouse Film premieres held in Bay Area
2016
Restructure of Sunrise I ICF to meet the changing needs for our community
RecLife: New recreation program for people with developmental
disabilities in the North Bay
2017
Assistive Technology Program launched.
2018
Lifehouse opens Great Expectations Inclusive Preschool
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Lifehouse was incorporated in Marin County by a group of parents who wanted an educational program for their children with developmental disabilities. At that time, there were no special education programs and children with special needs were at a loss for receiving educational services that met their unique requirements. With the help of visionary leaders at Dominican University and the Marin County Office of Education, the parents created a preschool, and later a kindergarten that eventually grew into an excellent special education program managed by the Marin County Office of Education. As long-time Lifehouse clients began to reach adulthood, our programs evolved to serve the needs of adults with developmental disabilities. Some of our clients have been with us since pre-school!
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision benefit
Vacation Accrual
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long term Disability
401K with match