DSNWK
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas has announced that it has reached their $5 million goal in its inaugural capital campaign. The goal was reached thanks to a gift from the Robert E. and Patricia A. Schmidt Foundation.
Gary Shorman, Trustee of the Schmidt Foundation, presented a check to President and CEO Jerry Michaud, which officially marked the successful completion of the DSNWK’s Stronger Forever Together campaign.
“We are forever grateful to all of the supporters of our capital campaign who believe in our mission and who have shown it by their financial support," Michaud said. "Our special thanks is extended to the Schmidt Foundation for helping us reach the finish line. It is through all of this support and generosity that has allowed us to achieve our goal."
The money raised through the campaign was strategically targeted to benefit people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by improving the group homes and developmental centers where they live, learn and cultivate skills with purpose.
In addition, DSNWK improved energy efficiency, strengthened security and safety through needed upgrades, and enhanced the effectiveness of service settings by completing much-needed facility repairs, renovations, technology upgrades and accessibility improvements.
"DSNWK would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Stronger Forever Together Capital Campaign," Michaud said.