L’Arche

L’Arche Heartland provides housing and care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They have 5 residential homes in Overland Park where members and assistants live together to create an amazing community! Derek has served as board treasurer for 3 years and became involved when asked by a client to attend the annual dinner. One trip to the dinner and he was hooked on supporting the L’Arche community!

Children’s Mercy

Derek and Meagan have had family members who have received care at Children’s Mercy and are passionate about supporting the Hospital. Derek’s wife Meagan has been on the Hands and Hearts Board of Directors for Children’s Mercy’s Annual Red Hot Night Gala for the past 5 years and she will serve as the event’s Co-Chair in 2023.

Wayside Waifs

Wayside Waifs is a no kill animal shelter and is near and dear to Derek and his wife Meagan’s hearts. They have adopted 2 dogs from Wayside. Meagan adopted Bizie (dec. 2021) during Wayside’s Strutt with your Mutt 5k and Derek and Meagan adopted Mitchell in 2013 to grow their furry family! Each year, Derek and Meagan support Wayside through their Annual Fur Ball Gala and Strutt with your Mutt.

American Foundation For Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is dedicated to providing support and resources to those affected by suicide. Specifically they offer suicide support lines, therapy, and mental health resources for those struggling with suicidal thoughts and tendencies.

As a firm, we support AFSP as we are aware that statistically nearly everyone has been affected by suicide, whether directly or tangentially. We’ve supported multiple events in the past four years and will continue our support for years to come.