Mission Road Ministries Search Donate Payments Volunteer Employment Menu History & Philosophy Home » About » History & Philosophy Navigation History & Philosophy Full History Join our Team! “I am making a difference in someone’s life,” Eugene, direct care provider, Mission Road Free To Be Day Activity Program. You can feel like this too. We’re hiring for Jobs with a Purpose. Call (210) 924-9265 Email info@mrmsat.org History 1947 Clifford and Adele Bledsoe open the doors of Mission Road Foundation and School in September, which began by serving the Bledsoe’s son and two other children with three staff members. 1954 May 23, Mission Road Foundation was chartered by the State of Texas as a non-profit rehabilitation center for exceptional children (with intellectual and other developmental disabilities). It was licensed by the State Department of Public Welfare. 1962 The 15th Anniversary of Mission Road Foundation, which had grown to serve 68 children with a staff of 33. The original two acre tract had grown to 22 acres with ten buildings, in addition to the original Votaw-James homestead. 1970 Enrollment listed at 110, with 24 acres. Brochure stated Mission Road was a United Fund Agency. 1973 The Bledsoes retired from active management of the center, which was then managed by an Executive Director, Wallace D. Nielson, and professional staff under the direction of a 20-member Board of Directors. At this time, the Bledsoes deeded their interest in the grounds, buildings and equipment to the Foundation, thus assuring continued operation of the center. The Bledsoes continued to live in their home on the campus. It was reported that the campus had grown to 24 acres with 18 structures; in addition to the original homestead, swimming pool, eight dormitories, classrooms, a gymnasium, chapel and workshop. The stated mission was “to furnish proper and adequate custodial care for the intellectually disabled, who cannot be otherwise provided for and to offer education and training for those who may have capabilities for return to the community.” Read All Our History Philosophy Statement Purpose Values Quick Links Current Employees Donate Payments Employment Volunteer Subscribe Email Contact 8706 Mission Road San Antonio, Texas 78214 210.924.9265 Contact Us » Legal Financial Information Privacy Policy Follow Us Mission Road Ministries © 2021