In 2004, we opened a thriving thrift shop in Waterville, Kansas that sells high-quality recycled clothing and housewares as well as baling and selling clothing for delivery to third world countries. This provides funding opportunities as well as work opportunities for our individuals. We have since opened a second location in Beattie, Kansas.
The first CEO of Twin Valley, Ed Henry was instrumental in the movement to encourage individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently, outside of large institutions.
Seeing success placing individuals into group homes and supported living, Ed took it a step further to foster even more independence for those who were able. Twin Valley has assisted many individuals to not only get their “own” jobs and live in their “own” place but to become active and very productive citizens in their local communities.
