Planting Independence - April 25th & 26th, 2025
TWP is “Planting Independence – One Yard at a Time”
On Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, 2025, The Whole Person and volunteers provided our TWP consumers' homes with a spring makeover. Scroll down to view the image gallery.
This program provides assistance with general yard clean-up to consumers who receive services, or are in any of our programs, who own or rent their homes. TWP partners with volunteer groups to perform low to moderate-risk activities such as mowing, raking, weeding, and planting. (Excluded activities are lifting over 50 lbs or handling or removing any hazardous material.)
Yard maintenance can be a tough situation for people with disabilities. This activity with our volunteers helps TWP Consumers get a handle on their yards and avoid unnecessary fines from the city where they live. This is an excellent volunteer opportunity for individuals, families, clubs, schools, scouts, organizations, and businesses who are looking for an activity to give back, be outdoors, and serve individuals in our community who live with disabilities.
Our 9th annual “Planting Independence” weekend was featured in Northeast News, which spotlighted the impact of our volunteers and the difference this program makes for individuals like Darlene Victoria de Lyon, a longtime consumer of The Whole Person. The story captures the heart of the event—neighbors helping neighbors—and the value of community partnerships in helping people with disabilities maintain their independence. Read the full article here.
Thank you to the amazing volunteer groups who supported this year’s event—we couldn’t have done it without you!
Synchrony
Apex Systems
KCMO (Kansas City Neighborhood Service Department)
Numotion
Worcester Investments
Country Club Bank
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy
Cerris Systems
Oakland United Methodist Men’s Group
Lexitas Legal
2025 Sponsors
Landscape Architect Sponsorship Level
