BE ABLE

About Be Able

A community space where people find help, purpose, and belonging—side by side.

Our Mission

To engage with those in adversity by creating connections, cultivating skills, and opening doors of opportunity.

Our Why

We’ve seen the gaps and the individuals burdened by falling through – and we believe they are deserving of the assistance we can provide.


Our Story

Rooted in Community.
Built on Relationships.

For years, Scott Voos carried a vision — not just of a place, but of a community shaped by a shared question:

When people face ongoing adversity, how do we move beyond
 temporary fixes and walk with them toward lasting change?

 

And just as importantly:

Whose responsibility is it to notice those falling through the
 cracks — and to respond with care?

 

In early 2020, Scott gathered a small team to begin shaping a space rooted in relationship, dignity, and presence. Together, they spent months listening, learning, and acknowledging the very real challenges many of our neighbors were facing in our community.

 

In September 2020, that vision became Be Able.

 

From the beginning, Be Able was created to serve neighbors in a different way — meeting people where they are, without judgment or institutional barriers, and centering relationships as the foundation for growth. Our approach is rooted in walking alongside individuals day by day, offering connection before solutions.

 

Since opening our doors, Be Able has continued to grow in response to real needs — expanding from a community center and resource connector to include laundry and shower access, a free community closet, and sober living transitional housing.

 

While our programs have expanded, our purpose remains the same: to be a place where neighbors are seen, supported, and encouraged toward stability — together.

Our Staff

Scott

Executive Director

Marlon

Program Director

Stephanie

Outreach & Jail Coordinator

Lawrence

Mentor Coordinator

Hank

Case Manager

Jarad

Operations Director

Rachel

Volunteer Coordinator

Joy

Office Specialist

Val

Administrative Coordinator

Edward

Operations Assistant

Chad

Housing Director

Our Board Members

"The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

Greg Denver

President
University Christian Church Outreach Pastor

"The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

“Resiliency takes a community, and I want to be part of comeback stories, which can be stronger than setbacks.”

Lucas Shivers

Secretary
USD 383 Elementary Education Director

“Resiliency takes a community, and I want to be part of comeback stories, which can be stronger than setbacks.”

“I was drawn to Be Able because the people involved in this organization work hard to provide a community of love and support for our neighbors starting where they are. Teaching others to fish and supporting them in their journey is my life mission.”

Dee Johnson

Treasurer

“I was drawn to Be Able because the people involved in this organization work hard to provide a community of love and support for our neighbors starting where they are. Teaching others to fish and supporting them in their journey is my life mission.”

"Besides loving God, I don’t believe there is a greater calling than “to love your neighbor as yourself!” I want to help the Be Able Community make a difference."

Brad Roberts

Board Member
Retired Business Executive

"Besides loving God, I don’t believe there is a greater calling than “to love your neighbor as yourself!” I want to help the Be Able Community make a difference."

“I wanted to establish a connection between the Police force & a community project that makes a positive impact.”

Mark French

Board Member
Riley County Police Department Captain

“I wanted to establish a connection between the Police force & a community project that makes a positive impact.”

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Cheryl Grice

Board Member
K-State Director of Strategic Relations

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"There, but for the grace of God, go I."

Sara Fisher

Board Member
Salina Area Tech College Social Science Instructor

"There, but for the grace of God, go I."

“I love the Be Able Community Center because all people matter to God & here, they can experience that reality.”

Jake Voos

Board Member
Oak Park High School
Teacher & Mentor

“I love the Be Able Community Center because all people matter to God & here, they can experience that reality.”

Dirk Daveline

Board Member
Steel and Pipe Supply
Chief Financial Officer

Brian Niehoff

Board Member
RETIRED K-STATE
ASSOC. PROVOST

Ron Fowles

Board Member
RETIRED RF Construction
Owner

Todd Chyba

Board Member
The Trust Company
Vice President

Chris Nobert

Board Member
RETIRED K-STATE
Vice President
KS State Bank

Our Supporters

Our Community Partners