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The Mission Project
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Mission Statement

• The Mission Project is designed to enable capable
  adults with developmental and cognitive
  disabilities to live independently in a safe
  environment with minimal support.

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History

• 2004 Three couples and parents of young adults
  with developmental disabilities share concerns
  about alternatives after high school.
• Summer 2004 First participant moves into chosen
  apartment complex.
• 2007 14 participants living in Mission.

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Goals of The Mission Project

• Create a community and support system for
  participants to enable them to live as fully and
  independently as possible and providing them
  opportunities for
• Socializing
• Continuing education classes and cultural
  activities
• Participating in recreational activities.
• Developing healthy lifestyle that includes
  fitness and nutrition.

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Whos Involved

• Parents, families, guardians and friends.
• Dedicated professionals
• Advisory board
• Supporting members in community

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March 2007
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Acting, Iv. 445pm SO Bowling SO Basketball Area Games JCC Dance 10 am
Group Swim or Basketball 3pm SO Basketball, 7-8 pm CLEAR 5 pm Problem Solvers 730 pm SO Basketball League Game ( Fitness with Lee 7-8 pm SO Bowling CLEAR _at_ JCCC, Iv. 9 am Scary movie pizza 6pm 6
Daylight savings time begins set clocks forward 1 hour World War I museum 1pm 10 St. Pats Party 5pm SO Basketball, 7-8 pm (Lamont) CLEAR 5pm (Berry, Randall) Problem Solvers 730pm Dinner Rights Training 6pm _at_ Anders 5 SO Basketball State Games begin, take to Antioch Park Acting, Iv. 445pm SO Bowling CLEAR _at_ JCCC Dance 10am Club MP 430 St. Pats Day Celebration SO Bball State Games end, pick-up Antioch Park
Group Swim 3pm Problem Solvers 730pm First Day of Spring Travel Club 7pm 10 SO Bowling Dance 10am Game Night and Dinner 5pm
Healthwise 5pm Action Club _at_ RJs 600pm 10 .25 , Kiwanis) CLEAR 5pm Problem Solvers 730pm Fitness w/ Lee 7-8pm - assist w/ registration) Bring 38 for April SO Bowling CLEAR _at_ JCCC, Iv. 9am Dance Party 530pm
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CORE VALUES HOW WE ACCOMPLISH THEM (In order of
importance)

1. SAFETY 24 hour help line.
2. EMPLOYMENT Access to employment specialists
3. CONTINUING EDUCATION Johnson Co. Comm College
4. PHYSICAL FITNESS Sylvester Powell Jr. Comm.
   Center
5. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES organized by
   parents/guardians, Service Provider, Sylvester
   Powell
6. PARENTAL INPUT
7. INCREASING INDEPENDENCE
8. CONTINUITY
9. TRAVEL CLUB
10. AKTION CLUB A Kiwanis Club fostering
    leadership skills.

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Why Mission, KS?

• Its a well-run community that has jobs ,
  services, entertainment, and a community center
  within walking distance of apartment complexes,
  decreasing participants need for transportation.
• Close proximity to Police and Fire services.

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Funding

• 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit corporation
• Grants
• 3 year special fund raising events
• Mission Project golf classic
• Mayas taco Sunday
• Kentucky Derby party

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10th Annual
The 2008 Mission Project Golf Classic
Prairie Highlands Golf Course
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Benefiting The Mission Project, Inc. The Mission
Project is a unique program designed to enable
highly capable adults with developmental
disabilities to live independently in a safe
environment with minimal support.
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Measuring Success
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For additional information

• www.DonorEdge.org
• Search for Mission Project
• Robin Silverman 913-492-7505

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Transportation

• Currently two vans in operation with two drivers
  transporting participants to and from work.
• Parents utilize vans to transport participants to
  special events outside the Mission area.