Sometimes making a big difference starts with something small—and sweet.
For the past five years, the team at Easy Living has supported the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)’s Out of the Darkness Walk. This year, the team knew they wanted to participate and were looking for a way to do more than simply raise money.
Step into the sensory garden at Easy Living’s Bolivar facility, and all five of your senses will come alive. The scent of herbs fills the air, wind chimes gently sway in the breeze, colorful flowers attract butterflies, and fresh vegetables are growing. More than just a beautiful outdoor space, the garden is designed to promote learning, independence, and connection.
Although the idea was first planted more than a year ago, the sensory garden has come to life over the past several months through the dedication of staff, volunteers, and community partners.
We’ve written about our big events, like annual proms, Miracle League games and Champions Day.
But smaller, but equally fun, outings happen every week. It might be calling balls and strikes with the Springfield Cardinals or throwing strikes at Sunshine Lanes.
We try to change it up 52 times a year because variety doesn’t just spice up life, it adds layers of benefits for our individuals.
Twelve players, seven coaches, six coed teams, two referees and 60 fans packed the court as part of Champions Day: The first of what is sure to be an annual basketball tradition in Joplin. Among the highlights made that day? A game-winning buzzer beater!
Lots of people decorate gingerbread houses or trees as a holiday tradition. Our Bolivar location? Well, we decorate… parade floats. On December 7th, we showed
From playing baseball to participating in Special Olympics and immersive digital experiences, our individuals enjoy days jampacked with as much fun as possible. While each
