About Us

Our Mission

Empowering people of all ages and diverse abilities.

Our Vision

A thriving future where people, possibilities, and communities grow stronger together.

Core Values

All people have unique abilities and personal preferences.
All people are treated with dignity and respect.
Families, friends and others are valued supports in people’s lives.
All people are entitled to community membership, including both the rights and responsibilities such membership brings.
The community is strengthened through the full inclusion of all its members.

Our History

In 1952, three local women started Washington County Association for Retarded Children or “ARC”, now operating as “The Arc”
In 1959 a part-time sheltered workshop began in a church basement
In 1963, The Threshold was incorporated and relocated to a larger, rented facility
In 1973, the new 20,000 sq. ft. facility was built through donations from the community
In the late 70’s, another 20,000 sq. ft. was added to the facility, also through donations
In 2008, through the generosity of numerous foundations, organizations, and individuals, the Threshold Rolfs Avenue facility underwent a major renovation to better serve clients
In 2013, a very generous donation was given to our organization to purchase the Westwood Mall, and TTI Industries which is the Lawrence and Vivian Stockhausen Center (LVS). Click here to learn more about the LVS Center History
Senior Day Services moved into the facility through the dedication and hard work of countless individuals
The Threshold remains as a local, important community service, and has been part of this community for over 60 years

Leadership

If you have a passion to help us enrich the lives of people with disabilities, consider joining our group of talented leaders on our board of directors! If interested, please contact our Executive Director: 262-338-1188 or info@thresholdinc.org.

Share your talents! We need you!