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Living with Purpose: A Culture of Leadership Through Service
Step inside Home and Community Options, and you’ll hear stories—stories of dreams coming true, friendships blossoming, milestones celebrated, and simple, everyday moments that mean everything. But beneath those stories is something deeper: a quiet, powerful commitment that has been shaping lives and inspiring leadership here for fifty years. We call it Living with Purpose—and at HCO, it’s more than just a phrase. It’s the way we lead, the way we care, the way we show up every day. What Does Leadership Look Like at HCO? Leadership here isn’t about titles or fancy speeches. It’s the DSP who calmly helps someone get ready for their day. It’s the team member who steps back, making space for a person we support to speak up at the Capitol. It’s the Board Member who listens carefully, valuing every voice. At HCO, leadership starts with one simple truth: the best [...]
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