Today has been a meaningful day for The Inclusion Gallery.
This morning, St. Louis Magazine shared the story of The Inclusion Gallery and the heart behind this project: creating a therapeutic indoor play space where children of all abilities can play, learn, regulate, and belong together.
Then this afternoon, a generous St. Charles County couple came to United Services for Children and made a $35,000 commitment to adopt the Woodland Cottage exhibit.
It was a beautiful affirmation that this vision is resonating with our community.
The article shared an important truth: accessibility is about more than adding a ramp. Children with sensory sensitivities, mobility challenges, developmental needs, or medical devices may experience traditional play spaces in very different ways.
The Inclusion Gallery is being created to offer something different: a space where children of all abilities can play, learn, regulate, build confidence, and belong together.
The Woodland Cottage will be one of the signature play experiences inside The Inclusion Gallery, and this generous gift will help bring it to life.
We are deeply grateful for this family’s commitment and for the growing support behind a space rooted in inclusion, joy, and belonging.
As momentum continues to build, additional giving and naming opportunities remain available for families, businesses, and community partners who feel moved to be part of bringing The Inclusion Gallery to life.
These opportunities are a meaningful way to support inclusive play and help create a space that will serve children and families throughout our community for years to come.
You can read the St. Louis Magazine feature HERE
To learn more about available giving and naming opportunities, please contact Julie Turner at jturner@unitedsrvcs.org.
Thank you for believing in a community where every child has the opportunity to participate, belong, and be part of something joyful.