HISTORY

Hill Resources Inc. was founded in 1991 in Abilene, Texas, for the purpose of providing residential and day supports for the developmentally disabled. Our management staff is directly involved in every aspect of the organization, from direct care services to senior administrative roles.

Many of our management staff members have experienced the impact of quality service with a family perspective having several of their own family members with disabilities.

God has allowed us to become a living testimony of His provision. As written in the book of Philippians, our God continues to provide all of our needs according to his riches in glory. We have seen His hand in every area of this organization, even in the selection of our employees. We are truly blessed to have found key staff members who are like minded in our endeavor and who have played vital roles in enriching and supporting the people and families that we serve.

1991 East Lake ICF-MR facility was opened licensed and certified by the state; a 6 bed group home.

1994 Stepping Stones ICF-MR was purchased; a 6 bed group home.

1994 The Training Center was opened as a day program.

1996 As the need for quality day programming increased, the Training Center moved to 234 Chestnut Street and the name was changed to Culpepper’s in honor of founder Larry Hill’s grandparents. Larry’s grandfather Cleve Culpepper was instrumental in starting the first apprenticeship program for the state of Texas helping to provide young men with technical skills and training necessary to have a career and provide for their families.

1999 Culpepper Creek Farm was established to provide day habilitation and vocational training in a horticultural setting for those with developmental disabilities.

2000 Living Resources, LLC, our sister organization,was formed to serve the people of the Sweetwater, Texas, area. Two existing ICF-MR facilities were purchased and remodeled.

2003 Our organization experiences state funding cut backs, yet as always, God was faithful and provided for the organization’s needs through an unexpected avenue. Prior to purchasing the 6.5 acres in 1999 for the farm, Larry Hill and his wife Billie prayed for confirmation as to the location of the farm. A suitable location was found and the farm program began. In 2003 during state funding cuts, the decision to expand certain services at the farm was placed on hold until the needed funding could be secured. Within a matter of a few short months, a man representing a fortune 500 company approached Larry wanting to buy the property upon which the farm was located. Larry informed him it was not for sale; that the property was being used by a nonprofit organization which catered to the developmentally disabled. The man persisted in his request. He assured Larry that his was a family friendly company and that they would see to it that Hill Resources, Inc. had what it needed. Larry requested a price which also included new amenities which the organization needed. These amenities included a new 4 bay gutter connected greenhouse, larger dining room, additional office space and a new facility van. The sale price was immediately received. The company, it turns out was the Wal-Mart Corporation, which continues to be a good neighbor. God provided!

2006 HCS certification obtained to provide a greater array of services for those living in Abilene, Sweetwater and the surrounding communities served by the Betty Hardwick Center and West Texas MRA centers. 3 and 4 bed residential homes, foster care, in-home support, day habilitation and supportive employment are all offered by Hill Resources Inc.

2006 HCS Lizanne
Opened Eastover
Opened Foster Care Companion Program

2007 Initiated Development of TaskMaster Pro web-based Sequel Database Software System aimed at reducing paper processing time, increasing accuracy of documentation and impacting the quality for our residents and staff.
Opened Chriswood
Opened Lakeview

2008 Opened Byrd St.
Expansion of Day Habilitation Programs

2009 Valley Forge HCS 4 bed opened
Construction begins on “Continental”

2010 Boston Home scheduled to open spring 2010
Continental Home scheduled to open spring of 2010