WHO WE ARE
​Rooted in faith, we are called to create safe, supportive spaces where every individual can thrive.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to serve and empower our members to pursue their purpose in life and reach their fullest potential by providing extraordinary care, mentorship, advocacy, and fostering values to the individuals we serve.
OUR VISION
As an organization, team, and family, our vision is to provide safe and nurturing environments led by compassionate, skilled staff who inspire and encourage independence. Through person-centered care, we strive to foster growth, new opportunities, and meaningful experiences for every individual we serve.
We seek to empower our members to live fulfilling lives by exploring their passions, strengthening interpersonal skills, deepening spirituality, and receiving support that is uniquely tailored to their needs.
Our goal is to create thriving homes we are proud to share with families and friends—places built on the standard of “Good Enough for Me,” where every act of care reflects the same love and dedication we would give to our own family.
OUR HISTORY
VEMA is a family-owned organization founded in 2003 by Rudy and Margie Vega. Their calling to serve individuals with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) was deeply personal—rooted in Mr. Vega’s early experience caring for his uncle with Down Syndrome. This early connection instilled a lifelong commitment to compassion, dignity, and person-centered care.
Over the years, Rudy and Margie dedicated themselves to supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities and foster children in both Texas and Arizona. With more than 15 years of hands-on experience in residential services, care coordination, and advocacy, they brought their vision to life by establishing VEMA in Phoenix, Arizona.
Today, more than two decades later, VEMA continues to honor that vision by providing a variety of services across Arizona, including Residential Habilitation (DDD), Behavioral Health, and Assisted Living.
The compassion and dedication that define VEMA’s services are a direct reflection of the Vega family’s faith-driven vision: to create a place where every individual is cared for with dignity, respect, and love.
CORE VALUES
- Values – Value every member and staff with support, respect, and dignity
- Empowerment – Empower every member and staff to reach their fullest potential and independence within our organization
- Mentors – Mentor every member and staff to build and enhance their skills and weaknesses
- Advocates – Advocate for every member and staff to continue to grow and thrive within our organization and community
“Do to others as you would like them to do to you.” – Luke 6:31