Nonprofit remodels home for 3 men with developmental disabilities who couldn’t afford rising rents

Members of Friends of Johnson County Developmental Supports, from left, Tammy Brooks, Susie Swanson, Janel Bowers and Alayna Chipman, joined the community in celebrating the completion of the nonprofit's 17th affordable, accessible house (this one's in Overland Park). The three men who will live there receive services from Johnson County Developmental Supports. Photo credit Leah Wankum.

While a local group of volunteers put the finishing touches on an affordable, accessible home in Overland Park, the new residents dropped by for a visit.

They were over the moon in their surprise and delight for their new home.