Funds

Project Rose

"Area of Greatest Need"

Project Rose is a popular fund with donors. Donations to this fund go to the “area of greatest” need within the organization, impacting all DSNWK services and locations throughout the 18 counties of northwest Kansas.

Homer B. Reed Memorial Fund

In February 1967, the Homer B. Reed Adjustment and Training Center, now known as Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, opened in Hays, KS to serve individuals with disabilities in honor of co-founder, Dr. Homer B. Reed, Sr. This fund, established by the descendents of Dr. Reed, will assist DSNWK in the providing of opportunities in our service area.

Scheopner Family Fund

Clarence Scheopner was a founding board member and was instrumental in getting educational programs for those with special needs. Donations to this fund will make a lasting impact that gives hope to families that their child will live a life of dignity within the community, live close to home, and become empowered.

DSNWK Jim & Rose Blume Endowment Fund

The Jim and Rose Blume Endowment was established in honor of DSNWK’s beloved and respected leader, Jim (former President/CEO) and his wife Rose. While honoring this amazing couple for their many, many years of dedicated service to DSNWK and persons with disabilities, this fund will be an enduring, sustaining source of new funding to support the mission and vision of DSNWK in perpetuity.

DSNWK Joey Weber Endowment Fund

This endowment is the legacy of an Oakley, KS native with autism, Joey Weber, whose life was taken too soon. The Joey Weber Endowment was established in December, 2017 in memory of how Joey’s life was lived -- with independence and dignity. Family and friends now remember Joey for the honest, loving and independent man he was.

DSNWK Andy Betzen Memorial Endowment Fund

The Andy Betzen Memorial Endowment Fund provides lasting support to enhance programs and services that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with dignity, independence, and community connection.

DSNWK Alfred & Barbara Rietcheck & Sons Endowment Fund

Al and Barbara Rietcheck were charter members of DSNWK’s Legacy Society. Parents of 11 boys, the Rietchecks understood the importance of family and provided the best opportunities for each son including their youngest son Brian who receives services at DSNWK. The Rietcheck Family Fund carries that family spirit onward even after their passing by creating a fund that will serve people with developmental disabilities and their families for many years to come.

DSNWK Live with Purpose Fund

The Live with Purpose Fund supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ellis County, ensuring local donations make a local impact.

DSNWK Norton County Fund

The DSNWK Norton County Fund supports individuals and services in Norton County, helping maintain Frontier Developmental Center while enhancing daily life for those served there.

DSNWK Heartland Fund

The DSNWK Heartland Fund supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Rooks, Ellis, and Trego counties through locally focused services and support.

DSNWK Recreation Fund

The DSNWK Recreation Fund supports recreational activities and community event experiences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ellis County.