Samaritan Center

Central Missouri Food Bank is a regional disaster and hunger relief network that acquires and distributes millions of pounds of donated food annually. The food bank distributes food to people in need through a network of more than 140 agencies in over 30 counties in Missouri. These agencies in turn serve people living at or below the poverty level and those who are at greatest risk of hunger. These people assist working poor families, low-income and abused children, senior citizens, the disabled and homeless, and victims of domestic violence. The food bank is affiliated with America s Second Harvest network of more than 190 food banks across the United States. Central Missouri Food Bank is located in Columbia, Mo.

Christos Center for Spiritual Formation is a welcoming community dedicated to teaching and practicing contemplative spirituality through various experiences and learning opportunities. Located in Moberly, MO, they offer retreats, spiritual direction, and training programs that emphasize deep connections to God through silence, solitude, prayer, and pilgrimage. The center's signature program, "Tending the Holy," is a two-year training course in Spiritual Direction aimed at transforming lives by holistically engaging the head and heart. Additionally, Christos hosts a range of retreats and workshops, both in-person and online, to support individuals on their spiritual journeys and invite deeper contemplative practices into their daily lives. Generated from the website

Welcome to MPCDD Website The Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities is a federally funded, 23-member council, appointed by the Governor. Our mission is to assist the community to include all people with developmental disabilities in every aspect of life." Learn More Five-Year Plan Development The Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities is required by federal law to develop a five-year plan to guide our efforts in planning, advocacy, and providing advice as to programs and services for persons with developmental disabilities that will increase their opportunities for self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration into communities. We are beginning this process by collecting input through a comprehensive survey of Missourians with developmental disabilities, family members and others who provide their supports. This information will then assist the Council in completing a comprehensive review and analysis of the unmet needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. In order to truly understand the needs of Missouri citizens, we need to hear from people like you. If you would like to tell us about your needs, the needs of your family member, or of those who you serve, please complete this survey. It will take 10-20 minutes to complete and is strictly voluntary. No names will be used in reporting data. Only summary information will be reported. We appreciate your interest in helping us. This Year's theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month is "Talent Has No Boundaries". This effort is spearheaded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy ( ODEP ), US Department of Labor, with the goal to reach out to businesses and community members to emphasize the important contributions and value of persons with disabilities in the workplace. Please look over and use the resources available below. There are a limited number of posters available by contacting Chaz Nickolaus ( cknickolaus@mpcdd.com ) or download a copy by clicking the poster link above. Also available here are a sample proclamation, guidelines and a sample lette r to use when contacting your local reporters, and other ideas and resources to promote this important event.