Brown County Developmental Services, Inc - BCDS

06/17/2026

Stacy Collins showing off her skills at her job with Maple Heights Rehab! We are so proud of her!

06/15/2026

Today we celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day! Caring for the most vulnerable in our community is what we do everyday! Here are pictures of some of our older friends at BCDS. Please be kind and caring to everyone.

06/05/2026

Thank you to those that donated to BCDS or any of the wonderful organizations in our community!

🎉 The numbers are in!

We've been busy reconciling every gift and every match, and today we get to celebrate!!

To every donor, every nonprofit, every sponsor and every HCF board member, you made this possible! THANK YOU!

05/22/2026

Karen and I are asking for donations to help purchase a new van.

05/22/2026

Come join us at the Hiawatha Community Foundation Match Day from 4pm to 7:30pm today at the Fisher Center. You can also donate all weekend online at www.givebacktomoveforward.com

05/22/2026

Today is the day. Consider donating to BCDS. Donations to BCDS go toward the purchase of a new vehicle for individuals with IDD in our services. If you can't make it today in person, you can donate online through Sunday, May 24th at www.givebacktomoveforward.com Thank you for support BCDS!

Today is Match Day, Brown County. 🧡

Three days. Over 50 local organizations. Every eligible gift is matched while funds are available. This is your moment to give back to the place you call home.

Give online right now at GiveBackToMoveForward.com, it takes two minutes and you can double your impact.

AND, join us tonight at the Fisher Center from 4:00–7:30 pm. Free and open to everyone. Meet the organizations making a difference right here in Brown County. Stay for our hourly drawings at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 and 7:30 pm, each winner directs a $250 HCF grant to the fund of their choice.

Brown County shows up. Today is the day. Let's go. 🎉💚

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05/21/2026

Tomorrow is Match Day. 🧡

One day. That is all that stands between right now and Brown County showing up together for the causes we love.

Give online at GiveBackToMoveForward.com starting tomorrow or join us in person at the Fisher Center from 4:00–7:30 pm.

Eligible gifts will be matched while funds are available. Over 50 local funds. One community. Let's go.

We will see you tomorrow, Brown County. 🎉💚

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05/20/2026

Match Day is almost here and we want you to be part of it! 🎉

Give Back to Move Forward Match Day is May 22–24, 2026 - three days of community giving that moves Brown County forward. Eligible gifts between $25 and $1,000 to participating funds through the Hiawatha Community Foundation will be matched while funds are available. Every eligible dollar you give helps unlock something bigger for our whole community.

💸WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO? Donations designated to BCDS will go towards the purchase of a new vehicle to transport individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in our services to activities, work, shopping, etc.

🎉Join us in person on Friday May 22! Come celebrate at our Match Day Happy Hour reception at the Fisher Center from 4:00–7:30 pm. Drop off your donation, and enjoy some great company. Hourly drawings at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, and 7:30 pm and each winner designates $250 to the fund of their choice.

🍔The Country Cabin food truck will be on site serving Chicken Strip Baskets, Breaded Tenderloins, Smash Burgers, and Mac & Cheese bites for purchase.

Can't make it in person?
>Drop your donation off at BCDS, 400 S 12th Street in Hiawatha May 21st or 22nd between 8am and 4pm.
Checks made payable to HCF.
>Give online or by mail. Donate anytime May 22–24 at GiveBackToMoveForward.com or mail a check with a completed donation form to HCF, P.O. Box 173, Hiawatha, KS 66434. Mailed donations must be received by May 24.

Brown County gives together. Let's go!

05/18/2026

Please consider donating to BCDS during Give Back to Move Forward Match day. Donations are accepted in person at the Fisher Community Center Friday, May 22nd from 4pm - 7:30pm or donate anytime online between May 22nd - May 24th at www.givebacktomoveforward.com
What a great way to give back to some wonderful organizations in Brown County!

Four days, Brown County. Four days. 🧡

Match Day 2026 is almost here and this year is going to be something special. May 22–24, over 50 local organizations, and every eligible gift is matched while funds are available.

Have you visited GiveBackToMoveForward.com yet? Go explore the funds and decide where your dollars will go. Your neighbors are counting on you.

Four days. Let's get ready.

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12/24/2025

Santa came to visit BCDS today and he brought gifts! BCDS clients and staff want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Thank you for supporting BCDS!