Support SOAR Special Needs
Transform Lives Through Your Generosity
Join us in our mission to transform the lives of special families and empower them to soar in their local and faith communities. Your donation makes it possible for SOAR to serve over 1,200 individuals with disabilities annually through programs like the nation's largest disability day camp, monthly respite events, social clubs, and church partnerships nationwide.
Every gift, whether monthly or one-time, helps families access the support, community, and resources they need to thrive. Many families served by SOAR face significant financial challenges related to medical expenses, therapy costs, and specialized equipment. Your generosity ensures that no family is turned away due to inability to pay.
Ways to Give
Monthly Donations: Become a Friend of SOAR
Join as a Friend of SOAR by setting up a recurring monthly gift, providing steady support for our mission. Monthly donors are the backbone of SOAR's programs, allowing us to plan confidently for the future and serve more families each year.
Why Monthly Giving?
Provides reliable funding for ongoing programs like monthly respite events and social clubs
Reduces administrative costs, allowing more of your donation to directly serve families
Makes a significant impact over time with manageable monthly amounts
Can be adjusted or cancelled at any time
Monthly giving levels:
$25/month provides art supplies for one month of social clubs
$50/month sponsors a camper for one day of summer camp
$100/month supports a family's participation in multiple programs throughout the year
$250/month helps fund a monthly respite event
Every Donation Counts
Together, we SOAR
At SOAR Special Needs, every donation, large or small, directly supports children and adults with developmental disabilities. Your gift helps provide essential services — therapeutic programs, adaptive equipment, educational resources, and family support — that improve quality of life and increase independence.
How donations are used
Program funding: Therapies, social skills groups, vocational training, and recreational activities.
Equipment and technology: Adaptive devices, communication tools, and sensory materials.
Family support: Respite services, caregiver training, and emergency assistance.
Accessibility improvements: Facility upgrades, transportation assistance, and accessible materials.
One-Time Gifts
Make an immediate difference with a single donation, helping us address immediate needs and opportunities. One-time gifts support everything from camp scholarships and program materials to facility improvements and new program development.
Whether you give $10 or $10,000, your contribution directly impacts the lives of individuals with special needs and their families. One-time donations can be made online, by check, or by phone.
Camp Scholarships
SOAR Summer Day Camp is a life-changing week for children and adults with disabilities, but registration fees can be a barrier for families already stretched financially. Camp scholarship donations ensure that every individual who wants to attend camp can participate, regardless of their family's ability to pay.
The full cost per camper is $250 for the week, but many families cannot afford this expense. SOAR is working hard to secure additional scholarship funding through grants and business sponsorships. Your donation directly sponsors a camper's participation in the nation's largest disability day camp.
Other Giving Options
Company Matching Programs
Enhance your impact by exploring company matching programs. Many employers match charitable donations made by their employees, doubling or even tripling your gift to SOAR. Check with your HR department to see if your company offers matching gifts.
How company matching works:
Make your donation to SOAR Special Needs
Submit a matching gift request through your employer
Your company processes the match and sends an additional donation
Some companies also match volunteer hours with financial donations. If you volunteer with SOAR, check whether your employer offers volunteer grant programs.
In-Kind Donations
Contribute essential supplies and resources to support our programs and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. SOAR accepts in-kind donations of items needed for our programs, including craft supplies, sensory items, game equipment, office supplies, and program materials.
Needed items:
Craft supplies (paint, markers, construction paper, glue)
Sensory items (fidgets, weighted blankets, bubble machines)
Games and recreational equipment
Snacks and beverages for events
Office supplies and paper goods
Technology and equipment
Before donating items, please contact us at info@SOARSpecialNeeds.org to ensure your donation meets current needs and to arrange drop-off or pickup.
Amazon Wish List
Shop our Amazon Wish List to purchase specific items needed for SOAR programs. Items purchased through our wish list are shipped directly to our office, making it easy for you to support our mission with exactly what we need most.
❊ Taxes
Tax Information
SOAR Special Needs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax ID: 20-4179090.
All donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes. For donations of $250 or more, IRS regulations require a written acknowledgment. For questions about tax deductibility, consult your tax advisor.
IMPACT OF YOUR DONATION
$25 provides art supplies for one social club event
$50 covers snacks and materials for one respite event participant
$100 sponsors one day of summer camp for a child with special needs
$250 provides a full week of summer camp for one camper
$500 supports a family's participation in multiple programs throughout the year
$1,000 helps fund a complete monthly respite event for 30+ families
$2,500 sponsors sensory room supplies for a church disability ministry
$5,000 provides camp scholarships for 20 campers
❊ Make a Difference
YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
The future of SOAR is bright, and with your support, we can soar even higher. Join us in this exciting chapter by making your commitment today. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive community where every individual with special needs and their family has the support they need to thrive.
Come SOAR with us!
Contact Us
For more information about giving options, planned giving, or to discuss a major gift:
Email: development@SOARSpecialNeeds.org
Phone: (816) 782-SOAR (7627)
Address: SOAR Special Needs, 12201 West 88th Street, Lenexa, KS 66215
Mailing Address for Checks:
SOAR Special Needs
12201 West 88th Street
Lenexa, KS 66215
Please make checks payable to "SOAR Special Needs" and include a note indicating your donation designation (general fund, camp scholarships, etc.).
Questions? Contact info@SOARSpecialNeeds.org or call 816.782.SOAR (7627).