Our Mission
To enrich the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by creating and supporting programs that contribute to their physical, social, and mental well-being.
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The Stilwell House Residents enjoyed a luau party!
The Stilwell House Residents enjoyed a luau party!
We make this happen through the following:
  • Provide educational and recreational programs for the clients served by LCKS.
  • Provide information to families/guardians regarding financial, advocacy and health issues affecting their loved ones with I/DD.
  • Foster better understanding and promote good relations with other groups, organizations and companies providing services for the I/DD population.

​Organizational Membership an​d Structure

  • Membership is open to any individual who is a family member, guardian or friend of a client served by Life Centers of Kansas
  • Governance is by a volunteer Board of Directors.
  • Project committees are formed as needed to reach the goals and objectives of the organization.

Board Members

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​ Back Row: 
Jay Terry (fundraising),
Machele Haskin (treasurer), 
Connie Hart (secretary and staff recognition);
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Front Row:
Nancy Donahue (Home-Liaisons co-chair),
Beverly Williamson (chairperson),
Sara Zerr (Advocacy and education committee)
Not pictured Dr. James Wise - Vice-Chairman

Funding 
  • Friends and Families of LCKS is an IRS designated 501(c)(3) corporation operating in Kansas. 
  • ​Annual appeal letter for all family and friends of LCKS clients
  • 2021 Golf tournament
  • Grant writing
  • Corporate sponsorships

​​2021 Goals and Objectives
​Develop and research programs promoting healthy lifestyles for the I/DD population. Continue the Friends and Family food pantry and strengthen our Community Garden program.

Celebrate family and friends through the Home Liaison program

Commit to a year-long program of providing personal and household goods
for those residents with little or no family or community supports

Organize and implement educational forums for families of I/DD clients regarding financial issues, local and state laws, government social service
programs for the I/DD community, etc.

Promote and plan recreational activities for LCKS clients

​Recognize outstanding LCKS staff members through family/client nomination process 

Implement a stronger social media and community communication plan for the organization.​
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2020 Annual Report.pdf
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2020 looked so much different! We had a couple of months with out masks, or social distancing. Then Covid changed everything, except our clients still needed food, essential items, and some fun too! 
Friends and Family -Food Pantry -Client Thank You - Care Package Delivery
Food Pantry Work Continued - Client thankful for much needed items -Delivery of essential items
  • Food pantry provided 3,000 meals and replaced kitchen utensils, dishes, etc. for 16 group homes.
  • The new Community Garden project provided over 300 pounds of fresh produce for the homes.
  • FFLCKS funded activities and special meals planned by 14 home liaisons for their group homes.
  • The Client Need Fund provided $4,000 worth of personal items and household goods for LCKS clients with little or no family/ community support.
  • Our organization provided contactless thermometers to Life Centers for use with staff and clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Fundraising was a challenge in 2020! The annual golf tournament, our biggest fundraising event, was cancelled. The Annual Campaign, grants, memorials and donations combined to provide $25,000 for the organization’s projects. Giving Tuesday provided over $1300 in donations and 152 pairs of socks!
  • Friends and Family recognized 87 LCKS staff members with gift cards and a big THANK YOU! during Direct Support Professionals Week.
  • The 91 residential clients served by LCKS received a Christmas gift from the FFLCKS in 2020. 166 pairs of socks were distributed, and a restaurant gift card was given to each resident.

​Friends and Family of Life Centers of Kansas is a grassroots organization operated by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. We serve the 100+ residential and day service clients of Life Centers of Kansas. More than 30 volunteers work in the pantry, community garden, and on various committees. Fourteen parents serve as Home Liaisons. 
Have any questions? Want to find out more?
​Contact info@friendsandfamilyoflcks.org