OUR HISTORY

The History of

Drew's Home of Clarkston

As they aged, Dick & Toni Moscovic, realized that at some point in their lives they would have to plan for alternative living arrangements for their son, Drew. Drew is thirty-nine years old and during his elementary, high school, and post high school periods has always been a part of his community. With this in mind, Dick & Toni wanted their son to be in a safe, spiritually based, and loving home that is located close to them and his community. With a core group of people with similar ambitions for their special needs adult children, the mission was started.

Today, Drew’s Home of Clarkston is a unique apartment-style residence for adults with disabilities. Presently, these residents live in 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments on the first floor, and the second-floor apartments are shared with the disabled and the general public. 


Read on for our history. 


2016

  • Encouraged by Fr. Chris Maus of St. Daniel Parish, Dick and Toni Moscovic visited Angels Place, an organization that showcased the type of home like living residents that inspired them to create a similar model. This visit served as a pivotal moment in transforming their vision into action, giving them and a core of  like-minded individuals both the confidence and direction to begin laying the foundation for what would become Drew’s Home of Clarkston.

  • A Board of Directors and an Advisory Committee were created.

  • The Knights of Columbus from St. Dan’s readily accepted the challenge of helping raise funds necessary to eventually build and/or buy a facility that would enable DHC to fulfill the vision.


2017 

  • Jerry Forster, a local businessman who owned the Clarkston Corner  apartment building, aware of DHC's mission, offered the sale of the building to DHC.

  • Because DHC did not have the finances, the Dick Moscovic and Bob White families created M3W1LLC and, through their generous donation, were able to purchase the building for DHC. Their purchase was made with the understanding that once the DHC was able, the LLC would sell the building to DHC.


2018 

  • DHC formally becomes 501(c)(3).

  • Apartment ADA renovations for adult residents begins. 


2019

  • First residents move into the newly renovated apartments, marking the official opening of Drew’s Home of Clarkston.

  • ADA renovations of the apartments continue. The cost of renovations was the result of monies raised through fundraising events supported by volunteers, local businesses, and community groups. These efforts helped DHC to renovate 4 apartments on the lower level and 6 apartments overall. All 6 apartments house adults with disabilities.

  • Initial programs and services are launched, including community outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities for residents.


2021 – 2026

  • Continued expansion of programs and activities, including bowling, softball, movie outings, and sponsored dinners featuring professional entertainment. Annual community events, such as the Christmas Party with dinner, gifts, and a visit from Santa, are established as signature DHC celebrations. 



2022

  • DHC Can Shed is built. The bottle/can return activity by residents provides for them a productive, daily living activity that finances their many recreational and educational events that connect them to their community. 

  • Joe Fabrizio Sr. donated a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan customize for wheel-chair accessible transportation for his deceased wife Nancy who was disabled. The conversion also included a side-entry ramp to enable loading and unloading as well as stable and safe positioning and transporting disabled individuals. 


2024

  • The M3W1 LLC is dissolved. The Moscovic and White families fulfilled their commitment to hold and manage the building until the DHC nonprofit was able to assume ownership. Their support and trust gave the DHC the time it needed to become financially able to purchase the property.

  • DHC purchases Clarkston Corners property from the M3W1 LLC. The DHC extends its gratitude to the Moscovic and White families and to each donor whose generosity made this possible.


2026

  • The DHC Building Committee launches three projects to identify renovations that ensure the building is updated to ensure compliance with ADA and building codes: 1] Review and establish a multi-year plan. 2] Design a finance plan for all building updates.

  • Our 2026 launch of the multi-year plan is to replace the staircase railings to meet code and increase safety. 

  • Thanks to the many can and bottle donors, residents enjoy and reliable source of returnables. Returnables provide a weekly activity in the community for our residents. Returnables also pay for softball, bowling, evenings of dining and dancing to local bands who support the mission of Drew’s Home.

  • Faced with increasing budget needs, DHC created our first Gala enables sustainability of our mission, goals, and budget.