Project Search Connects - Lawrence

Sunflower Cafe not only provides our LMH Heath Project SEARCH crews with a 3rd place (i.e., a place in the community to belong outside of home and school), they also go above and beyond to provide a “we see you, know you, and know your name” environment for all community members and patrons. We appreciate all you do for us and our community, Sunflower Cafe
& Bike Shop!

Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop
Project SEARCH

Sunflower Cafe: Cafe With Patio In Lawrence, KS This bike shop and cafe with patio in Lawrence, KS is great for grabbing healthy eats and chowing down while people watching!

Congratulations to our 2026 Project SEARCH graduates! It was a packed house as we celebrated Tavaris Davie, Jacob Daugherty, Jacob Gale, Sam Spaeth, Cameron Jackson, Leo Nathan, Charlotte Baldwin-Faling, Steven LaMarche, Gabe Gibson and Isaiah Sellers. Worksite of the Year Awards were given to KU Bookstore, Ambler Rec Center, LMH Health’s 4th Floor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation and LMH Health’s Facilities Management. Mentor of the year was given to Josh Simms at KU Ambler Rec Center, Jake Viscomi at KU Bookstore’s Jayhawk Ink and Shane Clark at LMH Health’s Central Supply. This group of Project SEARCH interns has made their mark on the lives of many this year. They will be missed!

LMH Health Transition Week

* Tour Les Jour
* Rock Chalk Park
* Dance practice
* Breakfast at Pinckney
* Sunflower Cafe
* Workforce Center with VR experience
* Plasticon Tour
* IHOP Tour and Breakfast
* Graduation Practice

We made the most of our last week together. Now…on to graduation!!!

At our Kansas Project SEARCH 15 year Ruby Anniversary, awards were presented to the following supporters of our LMH Health program.

Sodexo’s LMH Health Environmental Services and Food and Nutrition Departments

The Yellow Brick Road Award

In Recognition of your commitment to creating clear, inclusive pathways to meaningful employment. Their partnership has opened doors and guided interns towards sustainable and successful futures.

Shane Clark - Worksite Mentor in Central Supply

The Emerald City Award

In Recognition of going above and beyond to support Project SEARCH. His leadership, mentorship and dedication has strengthened the program and created opportunities for interns to thrive.

Tucker Wagner, former Project SEARCH intern

The Courage Award

In Recognition of exceptional courage demonstrated through advocacy, perseverance and personal growth.

Taco bar with Facilities (Jacob G.), Purple Day in Oncology (Jacob D's favorite color), last day on the Patient Tray Line (Tavaris), Cupcakes on 4th Floor (Jacob D.) and we can't forget to mention LMH Health employees Sam (Sodexo Dish Room) and CJ (Central Store Room Clerk)! What a great way to end the year! Thank you for your support this year!