The Mission Project

12/22/2025

We are excited to partner with Shake Shack Merriam Grand Station for a Donation Day benefiting The Mission Project.

Join us Wednesday, January 14 from 10 AM to 10 PM. Mention Donation Day at checkout or use code DONATE and 25 percent of your meal will be donated to support our participants. We hope to see you there.

📍Shake Shack
8811 Shawnee Mission Pkwy
Merriam, KS 66202

More info ➡️ https://themissionproject.org/portfolio/shake-shack-donation-day-january-14-2026/

12/19/2025

The Mission Project is proud to participate once again in the City of Mission, KS Window Decorating Contest. This year’s window was designed and decorated by our Art Club participants, and their creativity is on full display downtown.

There are only a couple days left to vote, and Sunday is the final day to cast your ballot.

📱 Scan the QR code on our storefront at 5909 Dearborn Street
🗳 Vote for The Mission Project as your favorite window
📅 Voting closes Sunday, December 21st

Vote now for The Mission Project: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2K5YGQW

Thank you for supporting our participants and celebrating their artistic talents. We hope you’ll stop by, take a look, and vote before time runs out. 🎄

12/18/2025

20 years. One incredible milestone. 💛

Our participant, Jonathan recently celebrated 20 years of working at The Home Depot, and we couldn’t be more proud of his commitment and accomplishments.

At The Mission Project, we support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building independence, confidence, and meaningful employment. Seeing long-term success like Jonathan’s is exactly why this work is so important.

Congratulations on 20 years, Jonathan. What an achievement!

12/15/2025

Spreading holiday cheer, one ugly sweater at a time! 🎄✨🎅

Thank you to Rockhurst University Occupational Therapy for joining us at our Christmas party!

12/12/2025

This story means so much to us because our participants are part of it. Seeing individuals with Down syndrome stepping into meaningful jobs, being valued for their talents, and finding real joy and confidence in their work is exactly what inclusion should look like. 💙

Thank you to KSHB 41 and reporter Ryan Gamboa KSHB 41 for shining a light on what’s possible when opportunity meets support, and to Down Syndrome Innovations for the incredible work you do every day to open doors and create pathways to independence.

Read the full story here: https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/down-syndrome-employees-find-dream-job-with-kansas-city-chiefs

12/10/2025

Join us in celebrating the season through art, creativity, and community! The Mission Project is excited to participate once again in the City of Mission, KS Holiday Window Decorating Contest!

This year’s window was designed and decorated by our Art Club participants, and we can’t wait for you to see their creativity on display.

Our windows are officially decked out,now it’s your turn to help us:

📱 Scan the QR code posted on our storefront at 5909 Dearborn Street
🗳 Vote for The Mission Project as your favorite design
📅 Voting is open through December 21st

Thank you for cheering on our participants and supporting their artistic talents. Happy window watching, Mission! 🎄

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

It was such an honor for our participants to be invited by Sollie Flora, Mayor of Mission to help light the tree at the Mission Market Tree Lighting Ceremony recently. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the season with us here in the City of Mission, KS! We absolutely loved being part of this beautiful tradition! 🎄✨

12/05/2025

Tonight’s the night! We’re thrilled to be part of Mission's Holiday Lights & Festive Sights, and so proud that our participants Josh and Jacob were asked by the Sollie Flora, Mayor of Mission to help with the lighting ceremony.

Hope to see you all there ✨

12/03/2025

A huge thank you to Target Circle™ for sending a donation to The Mission Project. Being part of their Community Giving program was such an honor, and we’re so grateful for every person who chose to support us with their votes.

This gift helps us continue creating opportunities for our participants to learn, grow, and thrive in their community. We appreciate you more than you know.

From all of us — thank you for believing in our mission.

12/02/2025

On Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating the incredible growth and independence happening every day at The Mission Project.

Because of supporters like you, adults with Down syndrome, autism, and other intellectual disabilities are building friendships, learning new skills, finding meaningful jobs, and living independently in the heart of Mission, KS.

This year alone, you helped make possible:
• 50 participants gaining independence
• 400 activities and events
• 8,000 rides to and from work

Your gift today helps sustain this life-changing work and expands programs that open doors to connection, confidence, and opportunity.

Give at https://themissionproject.org/donate/ 💛

11/30/2025

A quick reminder: our Sibling Support Group meets tomorrow night, and we have a special guest joining us.

🌟 Guest Speaker: A sibling who has spent 13 years supporting his brother with autism/IDD, sharing real experiences and practical wisdom.

🗓 Tomorrow – Monday, Dec. 1
⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 Zoom

If you’re a sibling of someone with Autism or an IDD, this hour offers connection, understanding, and space to talk with people who truly “get it.”

Free for adult siblings — all are welcome.