Our Purpose Is To:    

         Protect             Provide         Preserve  

            Public Benefits               Goods & Services             Assets/Funds

Administers Two Types of Pooled Special Needs Trusts

1. The Wesley Vinner Trust, a Self-Funded or 1st party trust

2. The Third Party Community Trust, is established and funded with someone else's money, usually part of an estate plan or will

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Why Choose Shared Horizons?

As a non-profit (501(c)3) organization...

• Our Trusts have been reviewed and approved by Social Security and Medicaid Departments in DC, MD, VA & GA

• We are a professional trust service organization

• Our request process is easy and user-friendly

• We are local, which allows a hands-on approach when approving requests

• We develop individualized Quality of Life Plans and Budgets

• Board of Directors oversight

Mission

Shared Horizons' mission is to help people with disabilities access affordable Special Needs Trust options that protect their benefits and preserves personal finances.

Our Vision

To become the preferred resource for the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and Georgia residents when seeking special needs trust options.

Our Values

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Compassion

Appreciating each person’s perspective and lifestyle without judgment — with a genuine concern about their quality of life.

Integrity

Honesty and reliability is the foundation of our organization, striving to do what is right and humane, while remaining true to our mission.

Commitment

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With an innovative and empowering spirit, we strive to find new and creative ways to provide quality services to our beneficiaries while dedicating 100% every day to achieve our vision.

Our Impact

Since 2004 we have helped over 900 people maintain a quality of life that otherwise would not be available to them while receiving or applying for public benefits, with over $45 million dollars in accumulated deposits,

and over $19 million dollars in disbursements. 

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​Your donations allow us to continue making dreams of people with diverse "abilities," come true.

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