Our Story
In October of 1991, Amber was born into the Turner family. The youngest of four, Amber enjoyed the love and support of two older sisters and one older brother. Our family was also blessed by the support of a large extended family and an amazing network of friends and church family. Amber truly made our family special, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! As her parents, we (David and Debbie) embraced the opportunity of raising a child born with Down Syndrome and began the process of using all the available intervention services to aid in Amber’s development. If you are intimately involved in the life of a special needs friend or family member, you know these were busy years indeed.
Upon the completion of her high school years, Amber, just like her siblings, desired to go to college. Blessed to discover Shepherds College, she was able to pursue her lifelong dream of studying Culinary Arts. As she nears the completion of her studies at Shepherds College, Amber continues to have the same dreams as her siblings – a life of independent living and opportunity.
She is our why and inspiration for building Amber Grace Community. We desire to build a place for Amber and others with similar special needs, to live with safe, supported independence while providing opportunities for ongoing holistic growth (spiritual, physical, emotional, social, vocational) and post secondary opportunities to work, serve, and give back to their community.