The Dwelling Place, founded by John and Kathy Bangsund, is the home of The Five Amigos, five fantastically joyful developmentally disabled adult men.
Based in Leavenworth, WA, The Dwelling Place is a Washington-Licensed Adult Family Home and a 501(c)3 tax-exempt public charity with a faith-based mission. Our residents are men who experience developmental disabilities. They pioneering what it means to live out full, empowered lives as they make valuable contributions to their community. We provide full-time care for our residents, with the missi
on to empower them, secure their future, and share our vision with others who are interested in learning from our model.
08/09/2022
Did you know that The Dwelling Place is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year? In 2002 The Dwelling Place welcomed its first two residents – Matt and Christopher. Over the next few years, they were joined by Eric, Chris and Alex, and a brotherhood was formed. The Dwelling Place is the guys’ home. It is a place that gives them warmth and dignity. It’s a place that gives them good work, whether in the jump rope shop that we run out of the home, or at jobs in the community, like Dan’s Market, Upper Valley Christian School, Cascade Medical Center or Icicle Village Resort. As a nonprofit, none of this would be possible without the support of our community, and we cannot thank you enough!
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03/17/2022
We are so thankful for the generosity of this new, local business. Pick up a Pizza TODAY from Prusik Pizza and all proceeds will go to The Dwelling Place!
UPDATE: The meal pick up location will be at the Beaver Valley fire department location 19239, 19101 Beaver Valley Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Two years ago our awesome community came together and help support the meal kit program at Wildflour at the very beginning of the pandemic.
This St. Patrick's Day Thursday the 17th we have two special events.
First off we will be donating 100% of our St. Patrick's Day pizza sales at Prusik Pizza to support the Dwelling Place.
The Dwelling Place is a nonprofit, Adult Family Home in Leavenworth. Home to the Five Amigos.
Secondly we will be distributing a St. Patrick's Day meal kit that can be picked up on a first come first serve basis (one meal per car) 4 PM at Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue 21696 Lake Wenatchee Hwy, Leavenworth, WA 98826.
We will be preparing a traditional corn beef and cabbage dinner that will feed between two and four people. The meal kits will be free of charge so if you know of a family in need swing in and pick one up, or if you'd like to grab a meal and make a generous donation to the fire department that would be more than appreciated.
Happy St. Patrick's Day to our amazing community from Ben, Spencer and all of our team at Wildflour, Larch & Prusik Pizza.
03/08/2022
The Amigos enjoying some winter crafts!
10/19/2021
The Amigos enjoying the Autumn Leaf Parade a few weeks back!
09/20/2021
One of The Amigos, Alex, is excited to be back to work after a long year away! If you see him there, say hello!
07/27/2021
Wes, manager at Dan’s Market, says that Alex, who is on the store’s staff as a cleaner, brings much more than cleanliness to his role. He brings joy and friendship that brightens the atmosphere and puts smiles on customers’ faces. Read more of Wes’s story!
“It just was never a question for us,” Wes Worthen says, about Dan’s Food Market’s decision to keep Alex on staff after federal law regulating wages for differently abled people forced some businesses to let those staff go. “People coming in and not seeing Alex would be a detriment [to our...
05/12/2021
Bill got to know The Amigos through family ties. His growing love for the guys led him to join The Dwelling Place board of directors. He says the guys need their community’s support.
Read more of Bill’s story.
Bill Jones joined the board of directors for The Dwelling Place because of The Amigos. “I love the guys; they’re a lot of fun. You appreciate life a little bit more with them. They just make you feel better.” Bill and Mary’s relationship with The Amigos began about 10 years ago when they lef...
04/22/2021
The Hopkins’ competition jump rope company is “blessed” to have The Amigos as part of their team. For many years The Amigos have taken pride in manufacturing Olympic-standard jump ropes for teams around the world. Read more about how this partnership started and how The Amigos have brightened things at BuyJumpRopes.com.
For nearly two decades, the relationship between BuyJumpRopes and The Amigos has been one of mutual blessing, said Matt and Lennea Hopkins, founders of BuyJumpRopes. Over the years, what started as a home-based business has grown to 25 employees and a 14,000-square-foot warehouse in Wenatchee. The
04/09/2021
Did you know you can support The Amigos at The Dwelling Place in a variety of ways? We need volunteers for property maintenance and all kinds of other things. Check out a video of one of our wood stacking parties and email us at [email protected] to find out how you can help!
We need your help! Mar 4 Written By Gina Pottenger Dwelling Place invites everyone to help us with tasks around the property, such as stacking wood! Or let us know what other skills you may be able to share with us.Email us at [email protected], or call 509-548-7108 to discover how your sk...
03/18/2021
Brian Owens says The Amigos make him a better person. Brian shares the story of how he joined the staff family at the Dwelling Place, and what The Amigos mean to him.
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Watching The Amigos share hugs and friendship at church every week, Brian Owens thought it would be fun to be part of the Dwelling Place team who care for and hang out with the guys. In 2013, Brian and his wife, Belinda, had moved from Bellingham for Belinda’s job as a home health nurse, and Brian
03/04/2021
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The Dwelling Place, in Leavenworth, Washington, is the home of five fantastically joyful, developmentally disabled men: Matt, Chris, Eric, Christopher, and Alex.
We are a nonprofit Adult Family Home in North Central Washington state.
Through the invaluable support of our partners and our many friends, we are modeling what it can look like for adults with developmental disabilities to live rich, purposeful, and socially integrated lives, and to make valued contributions to their communities.
Our brotherhood of founding residents, known around town as The Five Amigos, have bravely pioneered a path of vibrant and independent living that is making the way for others to do the same.
We empower living
Physical, emotional, and spiritual support empower these men through every day. Achieving their dreams and goals, working meaningful jobs, exploring sports, hobbies, and relationships frame our days together.
We secure the future
As residents embark on the second half of life, they are helping to establish new models concerning how to care for and support independent, aging adults with developmental disabilities.
The Dwelling Place is committed to maintaining quality of life and continuity of relationships as people age in place.
We share our vision
We regularly share our story, experiences, and advice with others establishing adult family homes like ours, or who want to explore the possibilities.
The community of Leavenworth is remarkably supportive in partnering with The Dwelling Place and, hopefully, this joyful home will be an inspiration to other communities as well.
Join us!
We depend on people like you in sustaining this home through your prayers, your volunteer efforts, and your tax deductible charitable contributions.
Please consider partnering with The Dwelling Place for regular, monthly contributions. Your financial gifts go a long way! Consistent gifts, even if small, truly keep The Dwelling Place afloat!
