2013 Giving Guide: Dignity Now, Inc.

1533 E. St. Hwy 76, Ste. 1 Branson, MO 65616-9485
(417) 335-4135
www.developmentalconnections.com

Total number of employees (FTE): 1
Annual revenues: $10,000

Executive Director: Max Lytle

Board Chairman: Chuck O'Day, General Manager, Hollywood Wax Museum

Board of Directors: Tracey Barton, Customer Service Coordinator, HealthMEDX; Cheri Coffelt, Retired; Kathy Dodds, Retired; Gail Edenburn, Assistant Vice President and Loan Officer, Hawthorn Bank; Don Ingrum, Attorney at Law, Ingrum Law Firm; Karen Lashley, Owner, Diakonia LLC; Dean Porter, MD, Cox Hospital-Branson; Clint Smith, Vice President, Dailey Enterprises

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Mission:
To development energy, direction and funding for early intervention services for children born with severe disabilities.

Service Area:
Taney County

Funding:
Grants, Donations and Events

12-Month Goals:
1) To create a summer activities program designed to delay and/or prevent regression of skills and abilities in young children with severe disabilities. 2)To raise funds necessary to ensure that all children with disabilities in Taney County can participate in and benefit from Music Therapy, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Summer Camps, Respite Care and Special Olympics.

Annual Events:
None Currently Planned

How People and Businesses Can Help:
Serve as Advisory Committee members, Donate, Identify Needy Children

Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers will be needed for planning and operation of the summer activity program scheduled to open in June 2014.

Testimonials:
"Fantastic, could not be happier. Thanks" Joe Hreha; "Fun, friendly, Very Helpful, Very Understanding" Nancy Howie; "It is so nice to know we have help anytime we need anything for Zeb" Harley Stiles-Wilson.