Big Lakes Developmental Center, Inc.

09/20/2026

There’s no better way to close out DSP Week than hearing from the people at the heart of it all. 💙

To our DSPs: We hope this week has shown just how valued and appreciated you are. Your dedication makes a difference in the lives of our clients every single day.

From our clients and all of us at Big Lakes, thank you for everything you do.

It’s hard work. It’s meaningful work. It’s heart work. ❤️

09/18/2026

Friday of DSP week was a good one! We’re lucky to have a staff that works hard, has fun and does so much for our clients every day. ❤️

09/18/2026

We exceeded our Gather for Good goal! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who donated and helped make Match Day such a success for Big Lakes. Your generosity means so much to us and the individuals we serve.

We’re also incredibly grateful to the Patterson Family Foundation, Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation and Greater Manhattan Community Foundation for making this opportunity possible.

Thank you, Clay Center, for showing up for Big Lakes. We are so grateful for your support! 🧡

09/18/2026

Big Lakes President & CEO Liz spent time in Washington, D.C. this week for ANCOR’s 2026 Policy Summit & Hill Day!

While there, Liz had the opportunity to meet with U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas to discuss issues impacting people with I/DD and the community-based services they rely on.

We’re grateful to have Liz representing Big Lakes and making sure the voices of the people we serve, our staff and providers like Big Lakes are heard in Washington.

ANCOR American Network of Community Options and Resources

09/17/2026

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09/17/2026

We brought the game-day energy to work for DSP Week today! 🏈

Today’s lineup: favorite team gear, a (mostly) friendly dessert competition and gift basket giveaways! 🍰🎁

Brooklyn won the dessert contest with a delicious lemon pie!

09/17/2026

Keep those donations coming for Big Lakes! Every gift helps us climb the leaderboard and makes an impact for the individuals we serve.

💻 Online donations must be made by 11:59 PM tonight!

Let’s keep it going! 💛
https://www.gatherforgoodcc.com/donate.cfm

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

Look who’s hanging out at The C4 today! 💛

Lori and Gia are there for Gather for Good and ready to see some familiar faces! Stop by, say hi, visit with them and make your Gather for Good donation to Big Lakes while you’re there.

📍 The C4 | 2316 9th St. Clay Center

Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation

09/17/2026

💛 TODAY is Gather for Good Match Day! 💛

It’s a great day to support Big Lakes and the incredible people we serve!

Every donation made to Big Lakes through Gather for Good helps us make important improvements to our Clay Center facilities—and thanks to Match Day, your gift goes even further.

💻 Donate online: GatherforGoodCC.com
Today from 12 AM–11:59 PM

📍 Give in person: The C4
2316 9th St. Clay Center | 12–8 PM

Choose Big Lakes when you give and help us make the most of Match Day! 💛

Gather for Good