Big Lakes Developmental Center, Inc.

01/04/2026

Tool Time with Carley! 🔨

Together, we can build something truly great. With every donation, it helps us toward making homes safer, cozier, and welcoming for everyone.

biglakes.org/foundation

01/01/2026

✨ As we step into the new year, we want to give one last shoutout to our amazing staff!

Our Holiday Appreciation Week was filled with fun activities, including a DIY hot chocolate bar, mini games, raffle giveaways, photo opportunities, our annual potluck, and some truly impressive ugly sweaters.

💙 Congratulations to all of this week’s winners! Thank you to our incredible team for everything you do all year long. Here’s to a new year of teamwork, growth, and continued success together! 🎉

12/31/2025

What a fun evening at our Job Club holiday celebration a while back! With hot chocolate, games, and great company, it was the perfect way to celebrate friendships and a year of dedication and hard work. 🎉💙

12/30/2025

💙 Tomorrow, December 31, is the last day you can vote for Big Lakes using your Target Circle votes. If you haven’t already, we’d be so grateful if you’d give your votes to Big Lakes. If you already have, thank you so much! We truly appreciate your support and the kindness you show our organization and the people we serve. Happy New Year! 🎉✨
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Here's how:
Step 1: Choose 'My Target' in the Target app or 'Account' on Target.com
Step 2: Tap 'Cast votes'
Step 3: Find us & vote
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12/25/2025

Happy holidays from all of us at Big Lakes!

12/19/2025

Tool Time with Charles! 🔨

Every home improvement starts with the right tool and the right attitude. Your support gives “more power” to our Big Improvement Campaign! ⚡🏠

biglakes.org/foundation

12/17/2025

We had an amazing time celebrating at our Client Winter party last Friday! The day was filled with delicious food from McGraws Bar & Grill and awesome music from DJ Allen Bellinder. We were dancing all afternoon and having a great time!

Congratulations to our Client of the Year recipients, Matthew and Cedric! We're so proud to celebrate you both and all of your achievements.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this event possible.
Arthur-Green, LLP
Bayer Construction
Carpet One
Coughenour Foundation
D & R Construction, Inc
Five Star Vending
Holmes Cleaning Service
KS StateBank
WTC Fiber

We're so grateful for everyone who joined us and helped us make this winter party such a success! 🎉

12/10/2025

Cheering on the KSU Women’s Basketball team! 💜🏀

12/10/2025

Our 2025 'Big Improvement' Annual Giving Campaign is building momentum and adding 'more power' to our mission! This year, we're aiming to raise $90,000 to make the homes of the people we serve safer, cozier, and better than ever.

Since 1993, the Big Lakes Foundation has provided affordable and accessible housing for individuals in residential services. We currently own and maintain 16 homes. Keeping them in tip-top shape is no small task, especially our older homes that are in need of accessible bathrooms, updated flooring, and new furniture. In 2026, we plan to invest $225,000 in renovations across multiple locations. These expenses are not covered by government funding.

Join us in making a difference. Your donation helps create homes that are safe, welcoming, and full of warmth and love. Donate online today at: biglakes.org/foundation

12/05/2025

🎙️ Tune in to the latest episode of the Within Reason podcast featuring Liz!

Attitudes toward those with intellectual and developmental disabilities are evolving positively, but new government funding guidelines may make the work harder.

YouTube: youtube.com/
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/within-reason-with-mike-matson/id1777821215
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3QqEf7rT0SVcRasmEKE9JS?si=6pk-XVlkTdWoYePFlqFGMg
News Radio KMAN : 1350kman.com/within-reason-with-mike-matson

12/04/2025

Today we got to explore how Christmas is celebrated in Spain! ✨ We learned about their festive traditions and even made a delicious Spanish treat: apples with walnuts and honey! 🍎🍯

Such a sweet way to experience another culture's holiday celebration.