June 6, 2011: Life lessons through art; UCP preschool encourages children to value differences and creativity UCP preschool children's art will be on display at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art until June 12th. Go to the St. Joseph News Press Story "Life lessons through art"

June 5, 2011: If it works, keep it going; United Way follows H.O.P.E. model to help kids read Jodi Bloemker said when United Way looked into creating a summer youth reading program, noboby wanted to reinvent the wheel. Go to the St. Joseph News Press Story "If it works, keep it going"

March 7, 2011:  25th Annual Chili Challenge Surpasses Expectations; Brings In More than $120,000 for UCP Programs The 25th anniversary of the annual Chili Challenge broke records for contributions and participation, as well as community enthusiasm. Read the UCP event results announcement here. Go to St. Joseph News Press story "Serving Up Support."

Jan. 21, 2011: A very significant birthday Alan Walker, who has Down syndrome, celebrated his 70th birthday with a party at the UCP building. A little more than a decade before he was born, the life expectancy for someone with Down syndrome was less than ten years.

Dec. 25, 2010:  A Plan for Christmas  UCP partnered with community groups to host a special Christmas party, complete with games, food and gifts, for people with disabilities who might not otherwise have an activity to celebrate Christmas

Dec. 2010:  Trimming the Courthouse Tree  Each year, UCP Adult Program consumers take time to decorate the courthouse tree and celebrate the season with courthouse staff

Nov. 22, 2010:  UCP Selling Holiday Cards  Christmas through a child’s eyes: UCP of Northwest Missouri offers unique cards designed by children with disabilities

Nov. 11, 2010:  UCP of Northwest Missouri completes 1,700-foot expansion to Adult Program; Project funded by Buchanan County Senate Bill 40 Board and community support Open House and Ribbon Cutting set for Monday, Nov. 15