Cottonwood, Inc.

Cottonwood, Inc. Services and supports for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities since 1972. Cottonwood, Inc.

is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that was established in 1972 to provide services to people with developmental disabilities. Over the years Cottonwood has earned a reputation for quality services and care as a community service provider. In 1995, Cottonwood was awarded an additional responsibility through the Developmental Disability Reform Act. It became the Community Developmental Disabilities Organization (CDDO) for Douglas and Jefferson County. As the CDDO, Cottonwood is the single point of entry connecting individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities to the network of services in this area.

Check out the current openings at Cottonwood!  https://www.cwood.org/careers/Cottonwood Industries Production WorkerDay ...
01/07/2026

Check out the current openings at Cottonwood! https://www.cwood.org/careers/

Cottonwood Industries Production Worker

Day Direct Support Professional - Life Enrichment DSP III

CORE Program - Day Direct Support Professional

Residential Direct Support Professional

At Cottonwood, you’ll be part of a supportive community that values purpose, growth, and impact.
Apply today and start a career you can be proud of!

01/01/2026
Make Your Impact Before Year-End!As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you for supporting ...
12/30/2025

Make Your Impact Before Year-End!
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you for supporting Cottonwood and helping us make a difference in our community.

If you haven’t yet, there’s still time to get your donation in before December 31!

Our Annual Fund Drive is raising funds for the purchase of new accessible vehicles that will allow us to replace some of our aging fleet with more accessible, safe transportation.

In 2024 alone:
• Our Health Supports team drove over 28,228 miles to and from medical appointments
• Our Day Enrichment Services teams drove to over 1300 community outings
• Our Residential Staff drove persons-supported to and from their residential sites and to evening and weekend
community outings
• Our JobLink staff are always on the road working with employers, employees and applicants

That’s a lot of miles!! Let’s “Ramp It Up” Together!!!

Won’t you help us to drive forward our mission? Your gift, no matter the size, will help us to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, has the freedom to be fully included in our community with dignity and independence.
Thank you for standing with us and for believing in a world where all people have the opportunity to shape their own future.

See QR Code for Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay, debit or credit card

Or you can send a check to
Cottonwood Foundation
2801 W 31st St
Lawrence, KS 66047

12/24/2025

CDDO Eligibility Specialist
CORE Program - Supervisor
Cottonwood Industries Production Worker
Day Direct Support Professional - Day Enrichment Rover
CORE Program - Day Direct Support Professional
Residential Direct Support Professional

Learn More Here : https://www.cwood.org/careers/

JobLink Employee of the Month is Koby! Congratulations!👍Thank you, 's  for your partnership!🤝               ​​​​​​​​    ...
12/17/2025

JobLink Employee of the Month is Koby! Congratulations!👍

Thank you, 's for your partnership!🤝

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Congratulations  Taco John's,  JobLink Employer of the Month!We appreciate your partnership🤝👍
12/16/2025

Congratulations Taco John's, JobLink Employer of the Month!
We appreciate your partnership🤝👍

 Douglas County Community Foundation  , our local community foundation, is hosting DCCF Giving for Good, a community-fun...
12/12/2025

Douglas County Community Foundation , our local community foundation, is hosting DCCF Giving for Good, a community-funding campaign to support nonprofit work in Douglas County this holiday season.

From , December 2, to December 31, 2025, you can donate online at
https://www.dccfoundation.org/ and help support Cottonwood, Inc.

Your donations will go directly to the project to make a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors this season. On top of your donation, other generous donors to DCCF will provide an endowed 50% match gift to all participating organizations on every dollar raised — a gift to help ensure the future of your favorite organization.

Online giving is easy. You can make a gift of any amount. We also accept checks, securities, and Qualified Charitable Distributions from your IRA. Participating nonprofit organizations must have a fund with DCCF. This campaign is meant to connect donors to mission-driven organizations serving our community.

*If you do not wish to donate online, send checks to DCCF with the following instructions:
Make checks payable to:
Douglas County Community Foundation
Memo line: Cottonwood, Inc.
Mailing address:
Douglas County Community Foundation
900 Massachusetts
Suite 406
Lawrence, KS 66044

Prefer to make a non-cash donation such as appreciated stock or another property transaction?
Please contact Chip Bl**er, DCCF Executive Director, at chipblaser@dccfoundation.org, or call 785-843-8727.

Address

2801 W 31st Street
Lawrence, KS
66047

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(785) 842-0550

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Cottonwood, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that was established in 1972 to provide services to people with developmental disabilities. Over the years Cottonwood has earned a reputation for quality services and care as a community service provider. In 1995, Cottonwood was awarded an additional responsibility through the Developmental Disability Reform Act. It became the Community Developmental Disabilities Organization (CDDO) for Douglas and Jefferson County. As the CDDO, Cottonwood is the single point of entry connecting individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities to the network of services in this area.