You and I Are More Alike Than Different
We all share the desire to live meaningful lives, build connections, and find purpose in the communities we call home. Just one year ago, three-year-old Neva struggled to communicate and participate in everyday activities many families take for granted. Playdates, family gatherings, and birthday parties often felt out of reach.
Through CHS’s coordination, Neva gained the skills and confidence to communicate, connect with others, and participate more fully in the world around her. Today, she speaks in full sentences, attends dance and swim classes, and is building friendships with her peers. At Center for Human Services (CHS), we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and thrive. Your support makes that possible.
Will you make a year-end gift today to help:
- Children develop critical skills and confidence
- Individuals build greater independence
- Families access life-changing support
- Communities become more inclusive and accessible
Because of you, more people can gain the skills and support they need to succeed. Our lives may look different, but our hopes are much the same. Together, we can look beyond labels, see each person for who they are, and help more people live a Life Beyond Limitations.
Just Like You, I Want to Belong
Your support helps children like Neva build skills, confidence, and meaningful connections that can last a lifetime.
Every child deserves the chance to play, make friends, and feel included. As an infant, Neva experienced communication delays and sensory challenges that made everyday activities overwhelming. Her mother, Claudia, often felt isolated and unsure how to help.
Through Missouri First Steps, our program supporting infants and toddlers with developmental needs, Neva developed the skills and confidence to communicate and participate more fully in the world around her.
Today, she speaks in full sentences, attends dance and swim classes, and is learning to build friendships. One of the most meaningful moments came when she attended her best friend's birthday party and joined in the fun she had missed just one year earlier.
For Claudia, it was a full-circle moment.
For Neva, it was simply a chance to be a kid.
Interested in receiving a 50% Missouri tax credit while making a difference?
Credits are limited! Contact Timolyn Hardy at thardy@chs-mo.org or visit our NAP Tax Credit page to learn more.
Donate Today!
Please make your year-end gift by December 31 so more people can experience belonging, opportunity, and a Life Beyond Limitations.
Helping More People Experience Belonging and Independence
A gift of $2,500 will help provide critical equipment like portable oxygen.
A gift of $1,000 will help send a child to camp.
A gift of $500 will help provide a tablet to support communication.
A gift of $250 will help purchase compression vest for sensory support.
A gift of $100 will help provide noise canceling headphones.
Just Like You, I Have Goals
"With support from CHS, I've gained the confidence and independence to work toward my goals. Today, I can tie my own shoes, order my own food, use my debit card, and even schedule my own haircut. These might seem like little things, but to me, they mean independence and the freedom to make my own choices."
Philip participates in Limitless Life Solutions, a program that helps people learn new skills and become more independent. Each new skill builds his confidence and helps him make choices about
his own future.
Our Lives May Look Different, but Our Hopes Are Much the Same
Please make your year-end gift by December 31
so more people can experience belonging,
opportunity, and a Life Beyond Limitations.
Whether attending a sporting event, joining a community activity, or spending time with loved ones, we all want to feel included and belong.
Through our Mobile Sensory and Accessibility Resource Center, more individuals and families can access sensory-friendly spaces, resources, and supports that help make community experiences welcoming and accessible.
