Center for Human Services Picnic

 Glen Lee Cromley, left, gives his friend Michele Zgiet a napkin as the two make their way through a food line that served hot dogs and sides.

Center for Human Services Picnic

 Randy Jones catches a large fabric flying disk thrown by Kenny Gillaspie, a direct care worker with Bridges of Missouri.

Center for Human Services Picnic

Robert Barnier, who is blind, is handed several magnetic tipped darts to throw, by Erica Rennison, a supervisor for service coordinators with the Center for Human Services, at an outdoor picnic Thursday for more than 100 CHS clients and staff at Centennial Park. "We have seven social leisure events a year," Rennison said. After several attempts and vocal guidance from Rennison, Barnier was able to hit a metal target.

The Center for Human Services presents awards

Human services pioneer retiring

Roger Garlich, executive director of the Center for Human Services, visits with some of the clients the center has been helping during its more than 50 years of service in this file photo.

Greenhouse gives Center for Human Services clients chance to grow

Lori Fowler, who oversees operations at the Bloomin' Gardens greenhouse at the Center for Human Services, answers questions from Chamber members during Thursday morning's A.M. Exchange event at the Fox Theatre Events Center.

Center for Human Services benefits with $500,000 donation from Mason estates

The estates of Robert W. Mason and Mark W. Mason recently presented $500,000 to the Center for Human Services. Shown are Jim T. Buckley, from left, and John Berry, co-trustees; Ann Graff, CHS executive director; Carol Mason; and Zach W. Mason. The donation will be used to build a greenhouse to be named the CHS Bloomin' Gardens, which will house the Robert W. and Mark W. Mason Horticultural Training Center, and will provide employment opportunities for those with disabilities.

Great Missouri Garage Sale benefits Center for Human Services

Volunteers Anna Lee Bail, left, Susan Parker, center, and Alyce Miller sort and price clothing items intended for sale at the Great Missouri Garage Sale, which opens at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. The sale is a benefit for the Center for Human Services.

Great Missouri Garage Sale benefits Center for Human Services

Volunteers Lisa Johnson, left, of Sedalia, and Lynee Kroeger, of Smithton, arrange an assortment of Christmas decorations on Tuesday in advance of the Great Missouri Garage Sale, which opens Friday evening and continues through midday Saturday on the Miss

Great Missouri Garage Sale benefits Center for Human Services

Among items for sale at this weekend's event are an assortment of holiday decorations, including this selection of Halloween items.

Ann Graff sees progress in first year with Center for Human Services

Ann Graff is the executive director and CEO of the Center for Human Services, 1500 Ewing Drive.

Roger Garlich, former director of the Center for Human Services marks 50-year association with organization

Roger Garlich, former executive director of the Center for Human Services, stands in front of the Ewing Vocational Center, 1500 Ewing Drive. The purchase of the building and surrounding property in 1988 was one of the major milestones in the CHS's master plan to assist the disabled.