History of Heart Havens

On September 24, 1995 the Commission on Disabilities conducted 21 public hearings across the conference to explore the residential needs and alternatives for persons with developmental disabilities. As a result of those hearings, Heart Havens, Inc. was created at the Virginia Annual Conference in 1996. Heart Havens was licensed in December 1998 and opened its first home on January 25, 1999.

Mission

Heart Havens is a ministry of the United Methodist Church that provides for the residential needs of persons with disabilities through the development and management of homes which exemplify the love of Christ. This ministry is accomplished by:

Establishing and promoting a conference-wide effort to address the residential needs of persons with disabilities

Involving local churches in a significant conference ministry

Encouraging client involvement in the life of the community and its churches

Respecting the individual's uniqueness, dignity and worth

Ministering to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each resident

Understanding the concerns and needs of each resident's family; and
Affirming God's love and care for all of God's people

Vision...

Heart Havens was created as a not-for-profit agency, to provide residential alternatives for disabled persons of all faiths, backgrounds, not just those of the United Methodist denomination.

Parents need the assurance that their children will have a place to live after they are gone. They are searching for quality programs for then- children. Families desire a spiritual based program and home for their children. Heart Havens hopes to assist in reducing the long waiting lists for services and ease the anxiety of elderly parents caring for baby boomers with disabilities.

Heart Havens, Inc.
4016 West Broad Street
P.O. Box 11367
Richmond, VA 23230

1-800-768-6040 ext 325

Heart Havens Website