Who We Are

Willows Way began as Home Assistance Services in 1989, founded by Kathy Williamson and Mary Owens in their home. Their dedication to improving lives inspired them to develop personal care services for the elderly, as well as respite care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Willows Way had expanded to include the Realities program, providing support for individuals living independently for 2 to 12 hours per week.

Willows Way began constructing our current location in 2005 and moved in February 2006, marking an important milestone in our growth. We occupied the lower level and shared the space with other companies to help manage costs effectively.

Willows Way started Host Home Family (HHF) services, focusing on building lasting relationships as a foundation for life skills and self-esteem, while allowing individuals more control over their living arrangements and daily lives.

With the support of our other tenants, we were able to pay off the property, creating a solid foundation for future opportunities and growth. In 2021, we achieved a significant milestone by expanding into the entire building and growing the RISE program into a portion of the upper level.

We enhanced our space by adding a pavilion behind us that overlooks the lake. This improvement will allow us to expand our programs and gatherings, providing a wonderful setting for our community to come together.

We renovated the RISE program area downstairs to include dedicated classrooms and a gaming room. Thanks to the support of a local organization, we acquired high-tech and fully accessible equipment for our new gaming center.