St. Madeleine Sophie's Center Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center is a non-profit organization based in El Cajon, California, dedicated to educating and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to realize their full potential. The center operates a long-standing “Life Program” on a seven-acre campus, where participants of varying ages can learn or upgrade marketable skills, engage in creative activities, earn income, build friendships, and develop independence and self-esteem through liberal arts education and practical skill development. Serving a diverse community, SMSC emphasizes programs that integrate care, creativity, and quality services to support meaningful employment, social participation, and lifelong learning. The organization’s mission and values—encompassing integrity, respect, advocacy, innovation, and collaboration—underscore its approach to providing inclusive opportunities within the nonprofit sector of education and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. A recent development includes continued community engagement through events such as Haute with Heart and partnerships with local organizations.