It only takes a few minutes to make a big difference in someone's life.

Michael is now living independently in his own home with the help of MERIL and the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program.
Michael is now living independently in his own home with the help of MERIL and the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program.
More than half of MERIL's board members and staff have a disability. We use our experiences to guide people with disabilities toward more independent lives.
More than half of MERIL's board members and staff have a disability. We use our experiences to guide people with disabilities toward more independent lives.
CDS participant Virginia (front) with her daughters Connie (left) and Debora (right). Virginia hired her daughters to be her part-time caregivers so she can continue living in her own home.
CDS participant Virginia (front) with her daughters Connie (left) and Debora (right). Virginia hired her daughters to be her part-time caregivers so she can continue living in her own home.
MERIL LPN Tiffany Diaz (left) with In-Home participant Roy (right). Roy receives nurse visits in his home so that he can remain independent and healthy.
MERIL LPN Tiffany Diaz (left) with In-Home participant Roy (right). Roy receives nurse visits in his home so that he can remain independent and healthy.
Participants in our youth pre-employment program learn how to prepare for life after school.
Participants in our youth pre-employment program learn how to prepare for life after school.
Jessica moved from a nursing home to her own apartment with the help of MERIL and the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program.
Jessica moved from a nursing home to her own apartment with the help of MERIL and the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program.
MERIL consulted with the development of this ramp to make the city hall in Craig, MO accessible to all visitors, regardless of their level of mobility.
MERIL consulted with the development of this ramp to make the city hall in Craig, MO accessible to all visitors, regardless of their level of mobility.
Jay, an Independent Living specialist at MERIL, spoke to a group of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic School students about diversity and overcoming challenges. Thank you for inviting us, St. Andrew!
Jay, an Independent Living specialist at MERIL, spoke to a group of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic School students about diversity and overcoming challenges. Thank you for inviting us, St. Andrew!
Jane is enjoying her independence after transitioning from a nursing home with the help of MERIL and the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program.
Jane is enjoying her independence after transitioning from a nursing home with the help of MERIL and the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program.

Donate to support our mission!

We are thankful for any amount of money you can contribute. Your donation will help people with disabilities live independently. Check out our News Page for stories about how MERIL has impacted the lives of people with disabilities in Northwest Missouri.

You can bring cash or a check to one of our offices, or you can donate to our PayPal account with a credit or debit card.

Let us know if you want your donation to support a specific service.

Spread the word about us!

We need your help with our outreach efforts. Our goal is to let everyone in Northwest Missouri know about the services we offer so they can get the assistance they need if they ever happen to experience a disability.

You can help us by telling everyone you know about the work we are doing. They may know someone we can help.

You can like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, encourage someone to sign up for our newsletters, print our brochure, or post one of our flyers at your organization:

Download our flyer for Andrew, Buchanan, and Nodaway counties.

Download our flyer for Atchison, Clinton, DeKalb, Gentry, Holt, and Worth counties.

Use Giving Assistant

Shop at thousands of stores and earn cash back. You can then donate some or all of your cash-back earnings to MERIL!

Use GoodSearch

Set Goodsearch as your default search engine. Each time you search, a penny will be donated to MERIL. That really adds up!

Donate Supplies

Call us to find out what items we can accept. People in our community could use lift chairs, portable metal ramps, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bed rails, grab bars, incontinence supplies, and more.

Volunteer

We could use your help around the office or out in the community. Let us know what you are interested in doing, and we’ll put your time to good use!

Man interviewing a caregiver.

Caregivers make a BIG difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Find out how you can work for a person with a disability and help them remain independent in their home.

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