DSNWK
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas recently announced the receipt of a $20,980 grant from the Beach Family Foundation.
Jane Hipp, daughter of Ross and Marianna Beach, continue their legacy with this grant award to support DSNWK’s efforts to remodel and retool its workshop used to produce refurbished furniture and craft items for its new Custom Creations store in downtown Hays. Having a fully functional workshop will provide greater opportunities for new skill development and additional custom created projects for persons served by DSNWK.
DSNWK’s Custom Creations store officially opened its doors in October of this year. The store, located at 1107 Main Street in Hays, is now open to the public and is also used for learning, collaborating and developing talent, as well as sharing the creations of the people they serve with the community. Donations of solid wood furniture and other items from the community support the creation of unique items and custom created and restored furniture by people served through DSNWK.
“With the ability to work in a fully operational and safe environment, persons served will learn about the function of different tools, what they are capable of doing with each, and the innovative products they can produce,” said Jerry Michaud, DSNWK president. "DSNWK would like to thank the Beach Family Foundation for their continued support of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in northwest Kansas."
DSNWK is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving 18 counties in northwest Kansas with a mission to advocate for persons with disabilities and those who care about them by planning and supporting a life of dignity, interdependence, and personal satisfaction in the community.