The Family Co-op

We are families serving families.
We are families
          serving families.
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the family co-op logo but a little smallerthe family co-op logo but a little smaller
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Our Mission

Our Mission

Our mission is to support communities by delivering compassionate, professional services to individuals and families. We have organized programs and opportunities to meet these needs, including residential, day service, and advocacy for system change.

Our mission is to support communities by delivering compassionate, professional services to individuals and families. We have organized programs and opportunities to meet these needs, including residential, day service, and advocacy for system change.

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A front view of the Merry Glen group home.

Our Goals

Our goal is to create a more inclusive world by fostering the talent, systems, and technologies necessary to bring communities together.The roots of the Family Co-op go back to the 1950s and a desire by a group of families to find something better for their children. At that time, persons with disabilities had few rights and fewer opportunities to integrate into the larger community.

Our goal is to create a more inclusive world by fostering the talent, systems, and technologies necessary to bring communities together.The roots of the Family Co-op go back to the 1950s and a desire by a group of families to find something better for their children. At that time, persons with disabilities had few rights and fewer opportunities to integrate into the larger community.

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Help us expand our community!

Merry Glen’s remains a family-centered approach to community living. Our loved ones tend to live here for a long time and become part of our larger extended family. Merry Glen serves as an alternative to the model that has grown up in the system of community-based institutions of 3- 6 persons group homes on lonely streets with frequent turnover. We want to expand and help our Loved Ones get better care and have a great experience living at Merry Glen.

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What's happening at The Family Co-op...

Visit our calender!
Check The Family Co-op Event Calendar and unlock a world of exciting community events!
Visit our calender!

By visiting our Event Calendar, you gain access to a vibrant tapestry of activities specifically curated for families. Stay connected with our close-knit community by exploring fun-filled outings, engaging workshops, educational programs, and festive celebrations—all in one convenient place. Whether you're a member of our cooperative, a local resident, or a visitor seeking family-friendly experiences, our calendar ensures you never miss out on the latest happenings. With regularly updated event information and personalized event alerts, the Family Co-op Event Calendar becomes your go-to resource for creating cherished memories, fostering togetherness, and immersing yourself in the joyous spirit of our community.

Join us in celebrating family-centric events and embark on unforgettable adventures that will bring smiles to the faces of your loved ones.

Families Serving Families

Families Serving Families

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Merry Glen serves families with a Loved One who has a disability requiring residential services.  As a non-profit family cooperative (founded 1961), one of a handful in the country, we focus our resources where they belong, on those we serve.

Merry Glen serves families with a Loved One who has a disability requiring residential services.  As a non-profit family cooperative (founded 1961), one of a handful in the country, we focus our resources where they belong, on those we serve. Our Loved Ones and their families are in charge while living in a setting small enough to be home but large enough to offer the specialized and professional services that loved ones need. Merry Glen is a place of comfort, kindness, and opportunity for those who live with us and those who work with us.

Our team values–Kindness and Caring, Skills, Reliability, and Teamwork–shape our training, compensation, and appreciation for one another.

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