Filling Homes

04/03/2026

If you haven’t heard… it’s almost B-I-N-G-O time at the Filling Homes Community Center!

A big shoutout to our Purses for a Purpose - Designer Purse Bingo! sponsors J. A. Hillis Excavating LLC, King's Flooring & Furniture Outlet, and Life at Sedgwick for funding the purses that make the big night possible. We appreciate you so much!

04/02/2026

A huge THANK YOU to EGR Financial, Connection I.T. Solutions, and Guardian Life for sponsoring Filling Homes’ Purses for a Purpose - Designer Purse Bingo! Together, we’re bringing our mission to life, and your support plays a vital role in making it possible.

03/30/2026

Buddy Bumper Bowling is all about bringing people together, and thanks to Napoleon Area City Schools for lending a school bus for the day and to driver Randy Barnes, Filling Homes residents who use wheelchairs were able to travel to River City Bowl-A-Way and be part of the day.

We’re grateful for Napoleon Schools’ “All In” commitment to inclusion and community involvement, going beyond the classroom to create opportunities for individuals of all abilities, as well as Randy’s many years of dedicated work supporting members of the Henry County community. We couldn’t do this work without our friends.

03/30/2026

Buddy Bumper Bowling brought together more than 100 individuals and 30+ student volunteers from Tinora High School’s Ram Radicals for a day full of connection and fun at River City Bowl-A-Way!

Bowlers joined us from Filling Homes’ Main Campus, Soaring Arts Studio, Trinity Place, and Filling Homes Community Center, along with friends from Active Day of Defiance, COREe TLC Activity Center and COREe World of Work, and we are Limitless.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made the day possible. Thank you to our high school volunteers and bowlers for their great attitudes and sportsmanship, Filling Homes' Sarah Jackson for organizing such a meaningful outing, Randy Schwaiger and the Bowl-A-Way team for their hospitality, Napoleon Area City Schools and Randy Barnes for bowlers’ transportation, Thrivent Action Team for sponsoring lunch, Tano's Pizza for preparing 40 pizzas before 11 a.m., and our maintenance team, therapy staff, and DSPs for supporting individuals throughout the day.

We’re already looking forward to next year… a decade of Buddy Bumper Bowling!

03/26/2026

We’re honored be featured in Farmland News Newspaper and grateful for the opportunity to share the story of Filling Homes' Soaring Arts Studio.

Soaring Arts is a place where our amazing clients can explore their creativity, build confidence, and create work that is uniquely their own, all while gaining real world experience through selling their art.

We are so proud of our artists and all they continue to accomplish. ❤️

Creativity, Opportunity, and Community
https://www.farmland.news/2026-03-17/

03/25/2026

Be part of something meaningful in Bryan and West Unity.

Filling Homes is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). We’re looking for compassionate, dependable individuals ages 18 and older who want a career with purpose.

As a DSP, you’ll support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily life, helping build independence, create connections, and make meaningful moments every day.

What we offer:
• $17 per hour for first shift
• $18.75 per hour for second shift
• $17.75 per hour for third shift
• Weekend shifts earn an additional $1.75 an hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligible beginning the first of the month after hire date
• Paid time off starting day one
• Flexible scheduling

This is more than a job. It is work that matters.

Apply now or share with someone who may be a good fit:
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/D518E3EDEFAFCE7BF157446B56017C67/career-page

03/23/2026

During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Adrian had the opportunity to attend a bowling event made possible by students from the Four County Career Center ’s Business Professionals of America program, who hosted a fun and inclusive tournament for classrooms across the area.

Adrian’s team chose to put him first by rescheduling a routine appointment so he wouldn’t miss the experience, and that decision made all the difference.

With support from the event volunteers, Napoleon Area City Schools, and our staff, Adrian was able to feel comfortable, included, and simply enjoy the moment. The photo says it all.

It’s a reminder that when we lead with our hearts, opportunities like this can have a lasting impact.

03/20/2026

For more than 46 years, Abba Chen called our Main Campus home and became a deeply loved and unforgettable part of the Filling Homes family.

All staff, past and present, friends, and supporters are invited to join us this Monday, March 23 at 10:30 a.m. in the Filling Homes Chapel as we celebrate his life, share memories, and give thanks for the joy he brought to our community. 💙

Please note, Abba passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025. Originally postponed due to weather and travel, we are grateful to now gather together to honor and remember Abba.

03/18/2026

On March 4, Tara and Esty attended Developmental Disabilities Awareness & Advocacy Day 2026 at the Ohio Statehouse after being invited by the Fulton County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

They spent the day connecting with others, sharing their perspectives, and hearing from Governor Mike DeWine. They also met with Representative Jim Hoops and Senator Rob McColley to talk about what matters in their community.

Tara shared, “It was a good reminder that we can speak up for each other and ourselves, and that we do have rights.”

During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and always, we’re so proud of Tara and Esty for representing their community and using their voices.🧡

03/17/2026

Just a regular day at the Filling Homes Community Center… with a little extra green! 🍀 Our community shared smiles and enjoyed the day together.

“May God grant you always a sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, and a sheltering angel so nothing can harm you.”

Wishing you a peaceful and blessed St. Patrick’s Day. 🌈

03/17/2026

For nearly 70 years, Hope Lutheran Church in Hamler has been an incredible part of the heart and story of Filling Homes.

As one of the original congregations in our Association of Congregations, their faithful support has helped sustain and grow this mission from the very beginning, and continues to make a meaningful difference today.

We were so honored to be welcomed this past Sunday to share a Mission Moment. Thank you to Pastor Diehl and the entire congregation for your kindness, encouragement, and for supporting Filling Homes through the day’s door offering!

03/16/2026

We’re proud to represent Filling Homes as part of this incredible network of ministries. It was a meaningful day to celebrate the impact of our shared work and the many people who help bring this mission to life each day.