Get your team ready for December 5th, 2020! Based off the Amazing Race, contestants compete as a team to drive around St. Charles to find clues and items to help them reach the finish line. There will be plenty of holiday cheer as you sled your way to multiple locations.
Get your team ready for December 5th, 2020! Based off the Amazing Race, contestants compete as a team to drive around St. Charles to find clues and items to help them reach the finish line. There will be plenty of holiday cheer as you sled your way to multiple locations.
At Emmaus, we know that the people we support want to be independent.
In order to do that, they need a community that embraces their unique abilities.
For over 125 years, as a faith-based organization, we have provided quality services, caring for the whole person for their whole life.
How We Help
1 Million+
Hours of Direct Support
Provided Yearly
$18,650+
Average Annual Charity Care
Per Client
100%
of Clients Choose
Their Own Home
National Average: 50%
94%
of Clients Developed
Relationships with Peers
National Average: 81%
81%
of Clients Experienced
a Sense of Belonging
National Average: 38%
The problem is that services for people with disabilities are underfunded and understaffed.
We believe everyone deserves the resources to live independently.
How Can YOU Get Involved?
DONATE
By giving to Emmaus, you are making a difference that will increase independence, inclusion, and self-advocacy in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities.
APPLY
Become a part of our family of dedicated Direct Support Professionals who support any wants or needs that arise in the daily life of the people we support.
ADVOCATE
Affecting change starts with you. We work with partners across the state to promote disability rights and ensure sustainable funding of disability services.
Our Success
Independent Clients
Randy has always pushed himself to continue learning and developing independence. His selflessness has been shown time and time again through applying what he learns to help out Emmaus team members, his housemates and the greater community.
Grateful Families
Brenda shares the impact Emmaus has made in her life and in the life of her son Brett. Hear how the love and compassion from Emmaus team members and housemates has helped him develop and grow to become more independent.
Emmaus-ing DSPs
Mona was chosen as Direct Support Professional of the Year for the state of Missouri. Listen to her story about recognition, dedication, and commitment to true community inclusion for the individuals we support and why she loves being a DSP at Emmaus.
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Do You Want to Make a Difference?
By giving to Emmaus, you are making a difference that will increase independence, inclusion, and self-advocacy in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities.