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belco
It's not just a name... It's what we do!
About Us
OUR MISSION:
Our mission is to facilitate choices that provide diverse and meaningful opportunities to enhance the quality of life for the people we serve.
OUR VISION:
Our vision is to be the “provider of choice” for the people we serve who have a desire to work and contribute to their community. We support individuals in choices that maximize independence and success on their chosen path.
EMPOWERMENT:
We are committed to promoting choice and independence for the people we serve, supporting them to be respected, valued members of their community.
OPPORTUNITY:
We are committed to offering multiple opportunities to the people we serve, and respecting their choices.
RESPONSIBILITY:
We entrust our employees to prioritize the well-being and safety of the people we serve and the organization.
COMMITMENT:
We are committed to being diligent and following through in the fulfillment of duties to the people we serve.
INTEGRITY:
We are committed to always conducting ourselves in an ethical manner and with the highest level of professionalism.
LEARNING:
We are committed to the belief that every person has the capacity to develop to their fullest.
PARTNERSHIP:
We are committed to building alliances that create and support positive outcomes at all levels of the organization and the community.
QUALITY:
We are committed to improving current processes and services, adhering to best practices, and to meeting and exceeding the expectations of the individuals we serve, employees and customers.
COMMUNICATION:
We are committed to accessible, regular, and professional communication with all stakeholders.
STEWARDSHIP:
We are committed to maximizing the organization’s resources, using them in the most efficient, effective way.
Our History
Belco Works was founded as Belco Crafts in 1966 by a group of parents who wanted their adult children with developmental disabilities to have a place to work. From its humble beginnings in a church basement almost 50 years ago to the modern, light industrial setting it is today, this non-profit organization’s mission has remained the same—providing employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Today, Belco is a leading provider of packaging, assembly and document destruction services to business and industry. At its inception and for years after, the manufacture and marketing of ceramic wind chimes were the jobs offered. As Belco began to grow and serve more people, so did its products and services. As interest in crafts waned and contract services grew, Belco ceased the manufacture of ceramic crafts in 2003. The following year, the Board of Directors realized that its name was no longer an accurate reflection of who the company was or what it did. In order to more effectively market its contract services and the supports provided to people with developmental disabilities, Belco Crafts became Belco Works in March of 2005. In May of 2017, we continued our growth and services within the community by acquiring Tomorrow’s Corner, a facility designed to provide a fun and stimulating environment for developmentally disabled adults.