This year, Mosaic of South Central
Texas will celebrate its 30th anniversary
in San Antonio. “Mosaic” refers to
the “whole being greater than the sum
of its parts,” and encourages the
community to come together for this
forgotten group. Justin is especially
excited about the Discover the Possibilities
tours; if you are called to support
Mosaic’s mission, this would be a great
place to begin. (Contact information is
in the “Be A Light” section below.)
In the future, Mosaic’s biggest goal
is to find more host families. “We can’t
fill this need alone,” says Justin. “We are
asking the community, churches and
families to open their hearts and
homes to these people.” Mosaic owns
three residential homes in San Antonio,
and another 56 belong to host families.
Host homes model
after foster care and
provide long-term
housing and
support.
Mosaic also
raises awareness
and educates the
local and international
" We risk hurting
the people we
serve and our
staff if we don't
bridge the
funding gap."
community. They seek to dispel
historical misconceptions and stigmas
associated with IDD. “We still see
maltreatment, criminalization, and
abuse of people with IDD here and
around the world,” says Justin. International
efforts include helping other
countries develop their own support
programs and services.
People with IDD have the same
wants, needs and dreams as anyone
else, but sadly, they become victims all
too commonly. Before coming to
Mosaic, one of the IDD clients’ parents
died. Without resources or assistance
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from the state, she was sent to live
with her next of kin. There, she was
abused. During that time, her insurance
benefits had also lapsed—no one
else thought to renew her coverage.
After being removed from the harmful
environment, she found herself at
Mosaic. Even though this person was
ineligible for benefits, Mosaic opened
its doors to meet her needs. Today,
she’s thriving. She receives the medical
treatments she needs to succeed and
lives with three other residents that
she calls friends.
Catherine’s story is another Mosaic
success story. Diagnosed at 17, Catherine
has the rare genetic disorder,
Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, and has
been non-verbal most of her life.
Catherine loved school, but once she
aged out at 22, it was difficult for her
to cope without the additional daily
support. Years later, Catherine
expressed a desire to live on her own.
Mosaic was the path to independence
Catherine craved. According to her
mother, Debby, “She is happy, well
cared for, and loved like family. She is
home.”
Mosaic built its foundation on
embracing God’s call to “love thy
neighbor,” and serve with resilience.
Paraphrasing The Reason We Exist,
Stories of Mosaic’s Call to Serve, Justin
sums up their heart: “We want people
to treat people with IDD with respect
not resentment, solace not hostility
and as guests, not inmates.”
Because people with IDD are
people—period.
Mosaic of South Central Texas
www.mosaicinfo.org
1804 N.E. Loop 410, Ste. 215
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 967-0566
Be A Light.
Pray. Ask God to open hearts and homes
in the community to people with IDD.
Contact Mosaic directly to find out how
your home can become a host home.
Donate. Mosaic relies heavily on financial
donations, as well as goods and services.
Volunteer. Fill your bucket and theirs.
It’s free to sit and talk with a resident or
assist a staff member with care. Advocate.
Sign up to be alerted of critical legislation
that affects people with IDD at www.
mosaicinfo.org/get-involved/advocate/
Partner. Host or attend a Discover the
Possibilities event www.mosaicinfo.org/
get-involved/discover/ Or, contact them
and learn more about a “No Shush” event at
your church.
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“ Mosaic serves individuals with intellectual disabilities,
a population in our community that I very much believe
is underserved. They come alongside these individuals
and create incredible community connections that
empower their clients; they provide opportunities that
they may not otherwise have. Employment is one of
those opportunities. They deserve
independence too, they deserve to be
happy and live fulfilled lives. Mosaic
helps provide that for them.“
Hunter Woolfolk, Co-President, Documation
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