Progressive Community Services

Progressive Community Services Our Vision -
An inclusive community where all people have value. Through the local tax levy, funding is provided to a number of local organizations.

We provide Support Coordination services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Buchanan County..Our Family Navigators can also assist families and individuals with applying for services and finding resources to fit individual needs Our Education Liaison provides a bridge of support between families and the school district. Our goal is to facilitate meaningful lives through these supports, creating more inclusion and relationships. For more information visit www.progressivecommunityservices.com

Please join PCS in celebrating Heather Z., whose 15 year anniversary with PCS is today! She is a committed, steadfast le...
03/13/2026

Please join PCS in celebrating Heather Z., whose 15 year anniversary with PCS is today! She is a committed, steadfast leader and has a wealth of knowledge, and we don't know what we'd do without her.

Congratulations, Heather!

[Image description: Graphic banner with text LET'S CONGRATULATE HEATHER Z. Support Coordination Manager with a photo below of a white woman with curly blonde hair wearing a black sweater. 15 Years + PCS Logo]

This week 🎥Don’t miss The Ride Ahead, a moving, funny, and real look at disability, independence, and finding your peopl...
03/02/2026

This week 🎥

Don’t miss The Ride Ahead, a moving, funny, and real look at disability, independence, and finding your people.

🎥 March 5, 2026
🎥 Film starts at 6:00pm
🎥 East Hills Branch, St Joseph Public Library
🎥 Open captioned | Free | Q&A included

Popcorn’s on us. The conversation is for everyone.
[Image Description: The Ride Ahead poster with a yellow and gray design of Samuel in his wheelchair on a road with his communication device in front of him showing the text “How you doin?” To his left are landmarks from New York, Niagara Falls, DC, St. Louis, and other locations in the film. Text on the poster reads “Love, tattoos, and other disabled things. THE RIDE AHEAD. A film by Samuel Habib & Dan Habib.” The film screening date, time, location, and co-hosts are listed below the film poster.]

We would like to take a moment to thank Representative Brenda Shields for spending time with families at our Disability...
02/27/2026

We would like to take a moment to thank Representative Brenda Shields for spending time with families at our Disability Rights Legislative Day Watch Party this week.

Thank you, Representative Shields, for your years of service, your transparency, and your heart for the people of Buchanan County.

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Movies are better when everyone is welcome.Our March 5 screening of The Ride Ahead is free, open captioned, and hosted i...
02/27/2026

Movies are better when everyone is welcome.

Our March 5 screening of The Ride Ahead is free, open captioned, and hosted in partnership with the St Joseph Public Library as part of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

🎬 Film at 6:00pm
🎬 Popcorn provided
🎬 Bring a drink with a lid if you’d like
🎬 Q&A following the screening

This is a community event... bring a friend, a family member, or come solo and meet new people!

[Image Description: The Ride Ahead poster with a yellow and gray design of Samuel in his wheelchair on a road with his communication device in front of him showing the text “How you doin?” To his left are landmarks from New York, Niagara Falls, DC, St. Louis, and other locations in the film. Text on the poster reads “Love, tattoos, and other disabled things. THE RIDE AHEAD. A film by Samuel Habib & Dan Habib.” The film screening date, time, location, and co-hosts are listed below the film poster.]

What does adulthood really look like... and who gets to define it?The Ride Ahead follows 21-year-old Samuel Habib as he ...
02/16/2026

What does adulthood really look like... and who gets to define it?

The Ride Ahead follows 21-year-old Samuel Habib as he sets out to move out, build a career, and find love. Along the way, he connects with disability activists who challenge expectations and push for access, independence, and joy.

🎥 Free screening | March 5 at 6:00pm
🎥 East Hills Branch | St Joseph Public Library
🎥 Open captioned | Q&A after the film

Come for the movie. Stay for the conversation.


[Image Description: The Ride Ahead poster with a yellow and gray design of Samuel in his wheelchair on a road with his communication device in front of him showing the text “How you doin?” To his left are landmarks from New York, Niagara Falls, DC, St. Louis, and other locations in the film. Text on the poster reads “Love, tattoos, and other disabled things. THE RIDE AHEAD. A film by Samuel Habib & Dan Habib.” The film screening date, time, location, and co-hosts are listed below the film poster.]

Happy Valentine's Day to all of our team members, community partners, and the people we serve 🍩💗[Image description: Blue...
02/13/2026

Happy Valentine's Day to all of our team members, community partners, and the people we serve 🍩💗

[Image description: Blue Banner with colored sprinkles at the top and white tree icons around the border with left-aligned text that says "WE DO-NOT KNOW WHAT WE'D DO WITHOUT YOU! Happy Valentine's Day from PCS" + a heart shaped donut with pink frosting in the bottom right]

The PCS office will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of President's Day. [Image description: White b...
02/13/2026

The PCS office will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of President's Day.

[Image description: White banner with a blue tree on the left hand side and an American flag at the top with centered text below: February 16, 2026 IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENT'S DAY The PCS Office Will Be Closed.]

Advocates from across the state will head to the Missouri State Capitol for Disability Rights Legislative Day (DRLD) on ...
02/09/2026

Advocates from across the state will head to the Missouri State Capitol for Disability Rights Legislative Day (DRLD) on February 25, a powerful day of visibility and advocacy! PCS is hosting a Watch Party for those who aren’t able to attend DRLD in person. Zoom options may be available. If you are interested in Zoom, RSVP, and we will reach out to you before the event with a link and instructions.

RSVP here: https://progressivecommunityservices.com/drld-2026-watch-party-rsvp/

[Image description: Black bar with white PCS logo across top, a whitebox with the Disability Rights Legislative Day logo and black letters WATCH Party, followed by event details]

Please join us in recognizing Shannon M. who has been with PCS for 5 years. Shannon is our Staff Accountant and we appre...
02/09/2026

Please join us in recognizing Shannon M. who has been with PCS for 5 years. Shannon is our Staff Accountant and we appreciate the talent he brings to the PCS team. Thanks, Shannon!

[Image description: White banner with a faded out orange tree in the background with text: LET'S CONGRATULATE SHANNON MILBOURN Staff Accountant + photo of a white man with gray hair and goatee wearing a blue jacket + text 5 years + PCS logo below]

Save the Date 🎥 Join us for a free, open-captioned screening of The Ride Ahead on March 5 at the St Joseph Public Librar...
02/06/2026

Save the Date 🎥

Join us for a free, open-captioned screening of The Ride Ahead on March 5 at the St Joseph Public Library (East Hills).

This powerful, funny, and honest film follows Samuel Habib as he navigates adulthood, independence, and relationships as a young disabled man—with the help of a community of disability activists.

🎥 Film starts at 6:00pm
🎥 East Hills Library, St. Joseph
🎥 Popcorn provided | Q&A to follow
🎥 In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

[Image Description: The Ride Ahead poster with a yellow and gray design of Samuel in his wheelchair on a road with his communication device in front of him showing the text “How you doin?” To his left are landmarks from New York, Niagara Falls, DC, St. Louis, and other locations in the film. Text on the poster reads “Love, tattoos, and other disabled things. THE RIDE AHEAD. A film by Samuel Habib & Dan Habib.” The film screening date, time, location, and co-hosts are listed below the film poster.]

The PCS team was proud to celebrate the good work of United Way today. We cant wait to see the continued impact of Unit...
02/05/2026

The PCS team was proud to celebrate the good work of United Way today. We cant wait to see the continued impact of United Way in our community in 2026. United Way of Greater St. Joseph

Mark your calendars for the next Good Life Group!We want to see you for Coffee and Connection at Hazel’s on Frederick on...
01/29/2026

Mark your calendars for the next Good Life Group!

We want to see you for Coffee and Connection at Hazel’s on Frederick on December 17 at 9:30 a.m. This month’s topic will be, Using CTLC for planning in 2026.

RSVP ENCOURAGED: EMAIL FN@SB40PCS.COM OR CALL (816) 364-3827

[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Flyer screenshot - Blue background with faded coffee mugs and coffee beans behind a big white circle that says, "Come to the next Good Life Group Coffee, Connection, & Charting the LifeCourse" in all caps above a light blue circle with the Charting the LifeCourse medallion above centered text that says, "February 10 9:30-10:30 a.m. Hazel’s Coffee 3829 Frederick Ave". Below to the right the flyer says "Come and enjoy some coffee, conversation, and Charting the Life Course (CTLC). This month’s focus will be using CTLC for planning in 2026 RSVP ENCOURAGED: Email FN@sb40pcs.com or call (816) 364-3827" Bottom right HOSTED BY + Progressive Community Services logo]

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1620 N Woodbine Road
Saint Joseph, MO
64506

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

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We provide Support Coordination services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Buchanan County. Additionally, our Family Navigators can assist families and individuals with applying for services and finding resources to fit individual needs. Our Education Liaison provides a bridge of support between families and the school district. Through local tax levy funds, funding is provided to local organizations that seek to enrich lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. For more information visit www.progressivecommunityservices.com