CLO is committed to providing our services in a manner that respects self-direction and affirms the dignity of each individual.
Ethics
CLO is committed to ethical decision-making – doing the right thing for the individuals we serve and our organization.
Service Driven
CLO believes our services extend beyond the care we provide to each individual and families.
Supportive Environment
CLO works to create an environment conducive to open and honest communication, advocacy, and working together as partners.
Connection
CLO believes that those who work in the organization are integral to the excellence of the agency and the high-quality services we provide.
Responsibility
CLO responds to the ever-changing needs of the individuals we serve, our staff, and the environment in which we operate through innovation and flexibility.
Our History
1986
The Kalamazoo Foundation works with Community Members to incorporate an agency called DCD-Disadvantaged Citizens of Downtown.
1991
DCD Changes its name to “Living Ways, Inc.”
1995
Living Ways acquires another non-profit called “Options for Community Living.” This brought the addition of supported living for individuals previously living in nursing homes.
1996
Living Ways affiliates with “Hope Network” and absorbs the day program, which is now known as the Alcott Center.
1998
Living Ways changes its name to “Hope Network South” after a merger with a Sturgis, MI company “ARCH.”
2005
Hope Network South terminated supported living contract with Kalamazoo CMH and transferred assets to “Community Living Options.”
2006
Community Living Options (previously known as Living Ways) officially takes over the remaining business that Hope Network South had in Kalamazoo County. While a portion of the business remained with Hope Network, the parties felt that the values of this community would be best served today and in the future with this change.
2013
Community Living Options continues its long-time relationship with the Living Ways Foundation and My Own Home. CLO employs 165 staff and has a budget of just over 4 million dollars.