Adult Days Services celebrates five years in current location 

Adult Day Services celebrates five years at its current location at 2235 W. 37th St. North, marking a milestone filled with gratitude, growth and a strong sense of community. 

The building, once home to Michener Elementary School and later the Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center, has been transformed into a welcoming space centered on care and connection. 

Since opening at the site in 2021, Adult Day Services has expanded to serve nearly 165 participants each week. The 30,000 square foot facility sits on 5.5 acres and includes 10 program rooms designed to meet a wide range of needs. 

Originally founded in 1975 as the Downtown Center for Older Adults, the program now serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as seniors experiencing dementia, early Alzheimer’s disease or social isolation. Two structured day programs provide meaningful engagement for participants while offering caregivers peace of mind. 

For staff and participants, the anniversary is both a milestone and a celebration of the energy and joy that fills the building each day. 

It is an honor to be part of our participants’ daily lives. As this space celebrates its fifth anniversary, it continues to be an incredible place of care and connection. There is so much joy within these walls. This space enriches countless lives, allowing participants to engage in a wonderful community each day while giving caregivers peace of mind knowing their loved one is well cared for.”

Dana Bond, Adult Day Services program director

Leaders say the milestone also reflects strong community support. 

“We could not do the work we do without the tremendous support from the community and our donors,” said Traci Kennedy. “We are called to love one another and care for the least among us. This program is a testament to living out our faith each day, and God’s light shines through each participant we serve.” 

Five years in, the building has become more than a place for services. It is a place where lives are enriched, relationships are formed and hope is renewed each day.