Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center
Inspiring abilities
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Individuals with developmental disabilities are among the most marginalized members of our society. They often lack full access to education, work, recreation, and opportunities for full involvement in the community. They are also often sequestered away from people without disabilities and thus can't demonstrate their value and develop a wider network of friends. Our goal is to help individuals with developmental disabilities live their life in a manner that fulfills their dreams, and not just the dreams that others have for them.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Children & Teens Afterschool Program
Afterschool program serves youth through age 22 with programs that educate and enrich.
Brainstorm
Serves survivors of traumatic or acquired brain injury with therapeutic activities that encourage self-expression, healthy self-care and community re-integration.
OneCenter
Pomeroy's OneCenter program serves adults with developmental disabilities with a full array of classes and activities throughout the day. Participants can choose from art, drama, computer lab, job training and placement, volunteering, dance, gardening, cooking, swimming, woodworking, yoga, and more.
Respite
Adults with disabilities and their caregivers can get a much-needed break from each other by using Pomeroy's weekend overnight Respite Program. Staff stay overnight and provide all needed care and meals for guests.
Where we work
Accreditations
CARF 2014
Awards
Affiliations & memberships
Combined Federal Campaign 2015
External reviews

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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of adults engaging in regular physical activity
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people, People with disabilities, People with intellectual disabilities
Related Program
OneCenter
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Participants sign up for or are assigned at least one movement activity each day. In 2020 we were challenged to provide this benefit to as many clients, due to tech access issues.
Number of clients who self-report increased skills/knowledge after educational program/intervention
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with disabilities, People with intellectual disabilities
Related Program
OneCenter
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Annual surveys collect this - and more - feedback from participants.
Number of job skills training courses/workshops conducted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, People with intellectual disabilities
Related Program
OneCenter
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Soft skills classes, internships, volunteer opportunities in the community, and a full array of placement and job coaching supports help participants reach their goals of employment. Dropped in 2020.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
PRRC Strategic Plan 2018-2022
1) Become a compelling community center that serves a diverse population
2) Become a leader in supporting clients who want to work and volunteer
3) Become a leader in health and wellness services to people with disabilities
4) Become a leader in expressive arts programming for people with and without disabilities
5) Respond to trends in changing demographics
6) To be an excellent employer and to develop staff capacity
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
There are myriad strategies for accomplishing our goals. Here are just a few we've identified:
1) Provide more robust career exploration/vocational training/job placement services
2) Establish micro-enterprises to provide non-traditional work opportunities
3) Expand our health and wellness programming, including access to occupational therapy
4) Increase supports and services for people with autism
5) Launch a performing arts series for the community and our clients
6) Establish ongoing staff development consistent with changing demographics (autism, aging, etc.)
7) Transform appearance of the facility to appeal to the public
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Established in 1952, the Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center (PRRC) has a long history of serving individuals with developmental disabilities, always modifying its approach and programming ahead of the curve.
At a time when people with disabilities were typically housed in "developmental centers" throughout the country, PRRC began providing daytime activities for individuals so they could live at home with their families. As the client base grew, so did the organization's capacity to serve them, adding programs and services around workforce development, expressive arts, and an adaptive computer lab. With a mandate coming in 2019 from California's Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to dramatically increase community integration for our participants, we developed our strategic plan to do just that.
Led by a deeply experienced CEO, administration, board, program staff, and fundraising team, PRRC has proven its ability to grow and adapt while always maintaining a person-centered approach.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
New WORK Ready Program - this new program turns a strong focus on career exploration, training, and placement for individuals interested in working; 8 clients are currently enrolled; we want to develop this program further so that individuals move through, rather than staying indefinitely at the Pomeroy Center. The goal is to be able to have a steady pipeline of participants moving through this program.
New Volunteer Program - this new program brings groups of clients out into the community to provide meal and grocery delivery for Meals on Wheels, the SF Marin Food Bank, and to prepare inventory for the St. Anthony's Thrift Store. 30 clients have participated thus far.
Increased OT Services - two occupational therapists and additional interns now provide 20 hours a week of OT support for our youngest participants, aged 6 to 21. 80 children, teens, and transition age individuals attend our Afterschool Program. 50 additional students attend our summer and vacation camps.
Residential Services - we are opening two homes on Fulton Street in San Francisco to serve 12 adults with developmental disabilities. First home will open in January 2019.
Pomeroy Daycare - we anticipate launching this inclusive program for children through age 5 with and without disabilities in 2022.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center
Board of directorsas of 4/12/2022
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Term: 2021 - 2023
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
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