Cottonwood, Inc.

Cottonwood, Inc. Services and supports for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities since 1972. Cottonwood, Inc.

is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that was established in 1972 to provide services to people with developmental disabilities. Over the years Cottonwood has earned a reputation for quality services and care as a community service provider. In 1995, Cottonwood was awarded an additional responsibility through the Developmental Disability Reform Act. It became the Community Developmental Disabilities Organization (CDDO) for Douglas and Jefferson County. As the CDDO, Cottonwood is the single point of entry connecting individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities to the network of services in this area.

A big thank you to the crew from City of Lawrence, Kansas - Municipal Government Lawrence Fire Station House #4 for...
08/30/2025

A big thank you to the crew from City of Lawrence, Kansas - Municipal Government Lawrence Fire Station House #4 for taking the time to visit with our retirement program participants earlier this week! Your kindness, stories, and presence made the day extra special. We truly appreciate your service and the joy you brought to everyone! 🤝❤🚒🔥

Happy Birthday, KD! She was up bright and early, ready to kick off the celebration in style!Cake, presents, balloons — t...
08/29/2025

Happy Birthday, KD!
She was up bright and early, ready to kick off the celebration in style!
Cake, presents, balloons — the whole party package! 🧁🎁🎈
Here’s to a day full of joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Thanks to our wonderful residential staff for making KD's birthday so special!

Cottonwood will give you a welcoming work experience that broadens your understanding of an appreciation for the diversi...
08/29/2025

Cottonwood will give you a welcoming work experience that broadens your understanding of an appreciation for the diversity of our fellow community members, sharpens your problem solving strategies, hones your organizational skills, provides numerous teamwork and collaboration opportunities- the list is long. Cottonwood employment also ties in directly with many fields of study, social work, speech/language pathology, healthcare, etc.

Learn more here https://www.cwood.org/careers/

We at Cottonwood appreciate our caring partners like New Heights Therapy! Such a fun celebration!
08/28/2025

We at Cottonwood appreciate our caring partners like New Heights Therapy! Such a fun celebration!

No doubt the folks in retirement had a blast whipping up fresh salsa from the veggies they lovingly grew in their garden...
08/28/2025

No doubt the folks in retirement had a blast whipping up fresh salsa from the veggies they lovingly grew in their garden this year! Nothing beats the taste of homegrown goodness and the joy of sharing it.

Cottonwood Industries had a fantastic time hosting Adam Carpenter and Grant Schmidt from Kinedyne last week! Great con...
08/26/2025

Cottonwood Industries had a fantastic time hosting Adam Carpenter and Grant Schmidt from Kinedyne last week! Great conversations, fresh ideas, and a lot of inspiration. Grateful for the visit — and looking forward to new opportunities together in 2026!

Congratulations, Eric Kreitz! Employee of the 2nd Quarter!Eric truly goes above and beyond every day. Eric shows up with...
08/21/2025

Congratulations, Eric Kreitz! Employee of the 2nd Quarter!

Eric truly goes above and beyond every day. Eric shows up with a smile, a great attitude, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed.

He’s built strong, meaningful relationships with both clients and business partners. He developed a new business partner at the end of last year. Since then, they hired four additional employees through JobLink. Eric has been able to do this by forming a great relationship with management to better understand their needs, job duties, and workplace expectations. He has similar relationships with several other businesses and as a result, he has been able to help many individuals find jobs.

In addition, Eric is always a team player. He is always listening to other JobLink employees on what their job seekers are looking for. He’ll help brainstorm ideas while considering which of his business partners might have a similar need to what the client is looking for and is always willing to talk to businesses and advocate on the client’s behalf.

Eric’s positive attitude is contagious. He treats everyone with kindness and respect. He is a great example of what it means to live out Cottonwood’s values and is very deserving of this recognition.

08/19/2025
This is awesome! Congrats to Sheila on 23 years! ❤
08/18/2025

This is awesome! Congrats to Sheila on 23 years! ❤

08/17/2025

JobLink Employee of the Month is Karen! Congratulations! 👍❤👏 ​​​​​​​​
08/15/2025

JobLink Employee of the Month is Karen! Congratulations! 👍❤👏

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Address

2801 W 31st Street
Lawrence, KS
66047

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(785) 842-0550

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Cottonwood, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that was established in 1972 to provide services to people with developmental disabilities. Over the years Cottonwood has earned a reputation for quality services and care as a community service provider. In 1995, Cottonwood was awarded an additional responsibility through the Developmental Disability Reform Act. It became the Community Developmental Disabilities Organization (CDDO) for Douglas and Jefferson County. As the CDDO, Cottonwood is the single point of entry connecting individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities to the network of services in this area.