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Missoula Developmental Service Corp

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Missoula, MTFounded 1990EIN 810460814
Food & Basic Needs 501(c)(3) verified No active projects

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Overview

About Missoula Developmental Service Corp

Missoula Developmental Service Corp supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families with the skills, tools, and supports that foster self-determination and inclusion. That can mean day support work, residential habilitative services, room and board, or behavioral and nursing support, depending on what each person needs. The throughline is practical help in integrated settings, so people can take part in community life and build daily living skills where they live and go.

What sets this organization apart is how closely its support stays tied to everyday life in Missoula. Its services include residential homes, day supports, and behavioral and nursing care, with activities and daily living support extending into the community rather than stopping at a single building.

What they do

Programs

The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.

Program 01

Intensive adult habilitation

Day support work and retirement services for adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Activities and programs are conducted at the day services activity center and within the community.

Program 02

Intensive adult community home

Residential habilitative services for adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in congregate living environments. Direct care professionals provide assistance with daily living skills and activities.

Program 03

Room and board

Individuals receiving community home services live in group homes located throughout Missoula. The monthly room and board fee helps cover food, supplies, utilities, and repairs and maintenance of the homes.

Program 04

Behavioral support and nursing services

Behavioral analysis support and nursing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Program 05

Other support services

One-time grants from community, state, or federal sources used to provide goods or services that meet the special needs of individuals served.

The story

About this work

Mission

MDSC provides people with developmental disabilities and their families with the skills, tools, and supports that foster self-determination and inclusion so they thrive as integrated members in their communities.

Who they serve

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families

How your donation helps

  • Day support work and retirement services
  • Residential habilitative services in group homes
  • Food, supplies, utilities, repairs, and maintenance for homes
  • Behavioral analysis support and nursing services
  • Goods and services that meet the special needs of individuals served
Impact in person

Stories

The people behind the work.

A direct support professional finds purpose in the work

Katie Clawson describes how her role as a Direct Support Professional lets her advocate for, positively impact, and enrich the lives of the people she serves, while seeing their lives become more fulfilling each day.

Working for The Arc Western Montana has given me a purpose I didn't know I had. I have found myself in a position to advocate for, positively impact, and enrich the lives of those I serve. In return I see their lives become more fulfilling with each day.
Voices

In their words

Working for The Arc Western Montana has given me a purpose I didn't know I had. I have found myself in a position to advocate for, positively impact, and enrich the lives of those I serve. In return I see their lives become more fulfilling with each day.
Funders

Grant support

$1,000 from 1 funder · through 2018 (IRS 990 records).

  • SOLID ROCK FOUNDATION — $1,000 (2018)
    GENERAL FUND
Credibility

Recognition & press

Press & mentions

Collaborators

Partners & funders

Montana Association of Community Disability Services
From the newsroom

In the news

Articles featuring Missoula Developmental Service Corp from the Love What You Fund newsroom.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.

What services does The Arc Western Montana provide for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

It provides day support work and retirement services, residential habilitative services in community homes, room and board, and behavioral analysis support and nursing services.

Where do people live in the community home program?

People in the community home program live in group homes located throughout Missoula.

What does room and board cover?

Room and board helps cover food, supplies, utilities, and repairs and maintenance of the homes.

Where do day support activities take place?

Day support activities happen at the day services activity center and in the community.

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