The Heritage NW Group Mission:

We develop strategies to enrich and enhance growth and independence for the population we serve.

Our Core Values

  • Integrity

    Demonstrating honesty and strong moral principles.

  • Accountability

    Taking responsibility for your actions and outcomes.

  • Dedication

    Demonstrating commitment and persistence.

  • Excellence

    Striving for the highest quality in your work.

  • Growth

    Continuously learning, improving, and striving for personal and professional development.

  • Goal Oriented

    Focusing on clear, actionable objectives that contribute to individual and company success.

  • Change Agent

    Driving positive transformation and innovation in the workplace.

  • Champion

    Advocating for the company's values and mission with enthusiasm and leadership.

Tara and a young boy, Cristina's son, sit on a grey couch in the Heritage NW Group offices

Tara and Arcadio

Cristina's son

The History of Heritage NW

Tara and Cristina, lifelong friends with passion for community services and engagement, developed Heritage NW Consulting in 2018. Their collective and diverse experience in Social Services lead to the holistic and inclusive services now offered by Heritage NW Group. Tara and Cristina shared a passion for continued lifelong independence, through education and community support. They realized that services were more than just counseling or finding stable housing, but addressing maladaptive behaviors, understanding physical/mental limitations and tailoring services to address the entirety of the needs each individual client has to create a recipe for success. These are goals that the entire Heritage NW Group continues to strive for today.

Remembrance

Cristina served community well. She partnered in the development of Heritage NW Consulting and is honored and remembered.

Cristina

Cristina

06/04/73 - 11/16/23


Cristina was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on June 4th, 1973. When she was young her family of 4 moved to Vancouver, WA. She continued into adulthood, making this area her home where she began to dream. From a young age, Crissy was full of rebellious confidence and a wit to match. She carried this with her into life as she expanded her dreams and grew her family. Becoming a mom and being Titi was her greatest joys and driving force. In 2018, she married her longtime love and partner Richard. Then, to everyone's excitement, they brought into this world the family's little miracle baby. She delighted in her family and in the life she had created. Her curious nature inspired her to find new and fun way to engage with those around her. Anyone who has met her will never forget her. Her friends became family and there was no getting out of it.The love of family and her Cultural heritage, coupled with her giant heart, helped instill the kind of love for community that put her on the path towards inspiring and touching countless lives. Her interest in finding ways to help others came naturally and after a grueling amount of school, she earned her master's in social work. Her awe-inspiring confidence, hair brain ideas, vibrant trade-mark fashion sense, multiple degrees and the ability to talk to anyone was put to good work when her and her life- long friend began their flourishing business, Heritage NW Consulting. Checking yet another dream off her list. She lived her life to the absolute fullest. She loved fiercely and her light will never dim.

Walk to end Alzheimer's

Heritage NW Group proudly sponsors the promise garden at the Sept 21st Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Walk to end Alzheimer's

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer's further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. Each registered participant will receive a Promise Garden flower.

When:

Sunday, September 21st

11AM - Registration opens 12PM - Opening Ceremony

Where:

Esther Short Park

605 Esther St Vancouver, WA 98660

About the Promise Garden:

Participants raise flowers representing their promise to remember, honor, care and fight for those living with Alzheimer's disease and their caretakers. Through color, the Promise Flowers represent the diverse motivations of Walkers and participants have an opportunity to write a personal message on their flower.

Walk with us!

Heritage Community in Action