Kindness Courage Strength A registered nonprofit 501(c)3 organization formed in 2016, by adults with disabilities to help and support peers with inclusive activities in the Lansing Area.
Our Vision To be the leading local organization that provides support to people with disabilities.
Our Mission People with disabilities will enjoy safe, therapeutic recreation, physical activity, and life skills development in an inclusive environment.
Our Core Values Attitude: we respect each other and recognize our differences without judgment. Network: we are pursuing opportunities to strengthen our relationships with similar organizations in the community to build each other up. Give: webelieve in giving back to our community. Empower: we believe all people have their own unique abilities, we want to be the vessel that helps support and empower everyone. Love: all people need and deserve to feel valued, safe, and included in the community. Support: our foundation is to support each other; we do that by listening to each other's needs and desires and incorporating that into our daily life and activities.
We value every person within our community!
Additionally, KCS Angels is a place for caregivers/guardians to bring their Angel that allows them to work or just have a much needed break for a few hours withless worry and stress.
Meet our team All positions of the team are volunteer. These individual give of their time because they believe in the mission of KCS Angels and they enjoy working with the participants. It truly is a labor of love.
CEO/Founder -Tracy Smith - Tracy's brother Scott is one of the creators/visionaries of KCS Angels. Scott was not able to see his vision come to life, so Tracy has carried on his dream. Tracy has over 30 year of experience in working with adults with disabilities.
CFO- Pamm McDaniel- Pamm has been working with adults with disablities for over 3o years as well. She and Tracy over see the daily operations of the organization.
Peer Support Staff- Allan Lowther, Sanford Cole, Natasha Moore, Kristin Langin, Kyle Nelson and Tiffany Travis.
Thank You! We are grateful for the many people who support us with donations of time, money, energy and encouragement. Without all of you this would not be possible!