Welcome to Heartstrings
We create meaningful jobs and brighter futures for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Join us.
Choose Your Path
For Families & Caregivers
See your loved one thrive with purpose.
Learn how our programs offer daily engagement, job training, and life skills in a safe and empowering environment.
For Sponsors & Partners
Make a lasting impact through your brand.
Align your brand with a mission that uplifts lives. Learn how to sponsor events, fund initiatives, or become a corporate partner.
For Volunteers
Donate your time, talents, or expertise.
From event support to professional services, there are many ways to make a difference serving with Heartstrings.
Our Passion & Commitment
Heartstrings Community Foundation is dedicated to creating a world where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can thrive. Our mission is:
To provide unique employment opportunities for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities within local business communities.
Empowering People Through Purpose
Heartstrings offers a variety of programs where adults with I/DD gain real-world experience, build life skills, and earn a paycheck—all while engaging with the community:
Goody Delivery®
A snack delivery service connecting employees with businesses across the KC metro. What started with just two businesses now serves hundreds.
Sacks on Santa Fe
A boutique store in downtown Overland Park where employees learn retail, customer service, merchandising, and window display.
HeArtfully Made
This creative program features handmade items crafted and sold by employees, allowing for artistic expression and income generation.
Our staff and team leaders work side-by-side with employees, empowering them to succeed in roles like sales associate, designer, and customer service representative. We’ve seen individuals who were once shy or anxious confidently greet customers, speak in front of crowds, and proudly say, “Yes, I can help you.”
Success Packet & Annual Reports & 990 Documents
Join Our Heartstrings Family
Our strength lies in community—staff, donors, partners, and supporters like you—who believe in inclusion, dignity, and opportunity.
Whether you’re here to learn, volunteer, donate, or partner with us, we’re grateful for your interest. Together, we can build a more inclusive world where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Welcome to Heartstrings.