Our Community Grows When We Include Everyone
Grant Funding
Grant funding is provided to local non-profit agencies and direct support services for vocational services, early intervention, residential services, independent living assistance, employment, and transportation. These funds are provided by the citizens of Greene County through a property tax levy to support people with developmental disabilities. The Abilities First Board of Directors is responsible for administering these funds.
Partners
Abilities First works closely with other community agencies by providing funding and additional resources. Funds provided by the Abilities First Board are not intended to constitute a permanent or recurring portion of the annual budget of any recipient. Funding by the Abilities First Board to not-for-profit service providers shall be used to augment rather than supplant funding received from other sources.
Our partner agencies include:
Abilities First Community Connect: Art Academy and Community Education
Champion Athletes of the Ozarks
City of Willard Inclusive Playground
Developmental Center of the Ozarks
The Department of Mental Health Partnership for Hope Waiver Match
Kiwanis Foundation – The Hatch Inclusive Playground
Missouri State University Bear Power
Dedicated to Inclusion
EXCLUSION
SEGREGATION
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Testimonials
“I am so happy that my son has a chance to do something like this. He has wanted to participate in school music and theatre, but was either told he was too disruptive or that he couldn’t keep up. It is a gift for him to be able to show the world what he can do.”
“My son is like a totally different child, and I feel so blessed to have been a part of these amazing early intervention services.”
“I don’t know what we would do without Abilities First. They have really helped our son and family a lot over the last few years.”
“First Steps will forever be a part of our hearts and our family!”
“Fantastic organization!”