Over 50 Years of Service
INITIAL FORMATION
A small group of parents and
professionals meets to provide services
to adults with developmental disabilities. Originally called Greene County Residential Services.
XENIA AND JAMESTOWN
Operating two eight-bed locations in Greene County and providing residential services in both Xenia and Jamestown
AGENCY NAME CHANGE
The name is officially changed to Toward Independence Inc.
EXPANSION-(HAMILTON COUNTY)
Toward Independence is asked to provide services in Hamilton County, and starts providing services to eight individuals at the James Bower Home in Cincinnati.
EXPANSION-(MONTGOMERY COUNTY)
Toward Independence starts providing services to four individuals in Huber Heights at the Vitek Home.
NEW ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Toward Independence purchases the old Montgomery Ward building at 81 East Main Street in Xenia. This build becomes the Main Office for the agency.
FIRST ART GALLERY IN OHIO FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
The ground floor of the main office was converted into a public art gallery for individuals with developmental disabilities. The gallery grew and has now outgrown this space.
WALK FOR INDEPENDENCE DEBUTS
The first walk for Independence took place to bring attention to the field of developmental disabilities. The Walk for Independence was an annual event for many years
CCC ADULT DAY PROGRAM IS LAUNCHED
Creative Community Connections is launched in Xenia. This would be Toward Independence's first Adult day program offering services outside of a residential setting.
CCC EXPANDS TO CLARK COUNTY
With the success of CCC in Xenia, the program expands to Springfield
PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE BISTRO
Toward Independence partners with One Bistro, allowing members of the CCC Program to learn work skills and grow as part of the community
LAUNCH OF NON-MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
Transportation has always been an obstacle for people with developmental disabilities, so Toward Independence tries to remove that barrier
EXPANSION-(MIAMI COUNTY
Further expansion, as Toward Independence starts to provide services in Miami County for the first time, with a new home in Troy, Ohio
CCC EXPANDS TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Going from strength to strength, Creative Community Creations expands to Montgomery County, Toward Independence now offers both residential services and Day Program services across Montgomery County
ELEVATOR INSTALLED AT THE MAIN OFFICE
The main office up to this point was not 100% accesable to all of the people we serve. The installation of the elevator gave full access to everyone.
HYDROPONICIS GARDEN "GROW TOGETHER" KICKS OFF
The Grow Together program allows adults with developmental disabilities to plant, grow, monitor, and harvest lettuce and other vegetables that are then donated to One Bistro to support their community meals
REMOTE SUPPORTS LAUNCHED
Remote support allows the person served to not have someone in their home all the time, increasing their independence. Utilizing technology based on the individual's needs, Remote Support Professionals can provide this support from our remote service center in Xenia
TOWARD INDEPENDENCE TURNS 50
50 Years of providing services to people with developmental disabilities across the Miami Valley. This is celebrated with numerous events, including the locking away of a time capsule to be opened in 25 years