This month, Sandwiched KC is celebrating a big milestone: eight years of creating space for family caregivers to connect, share wisdom, and feel a little less alone.
What started as a small idea has grown into a community shaped by the caregivers who show up, speak honestly, listen generously, and support one another through some of life’s most demanding seasons.
Whether you’ve joined us once or have been with us from the beginning, this community exists because of you.
Over the years, we’ve grown in ways that reflect what caregivers told us they needed most: more connection, more access, and more opportunities to be together.
What began as monthly gatherings has expanded into twice-weekly virtual support groups, making it easier for caregivers to find support that fits their schedules. We now host in-person groups twice a month, offering face-to-face connection and shared understanding. And each year, our annual conference continues to grow, bringing caregivers together for learning, reflection, and community on a larger scale.
We were even able to launch our Caregiver Respite Fund and paid out 38 respite vouchers, providing nearly 1,000 hours of respite since 2022!
But growth has never been about numbers alone. It’s about the conversations that happen in these spaces. It’s about caregivers realizing they’re not the only ones feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or unsure. It’s about shared laughter, quiet moments of understanding, and the collective wisdom that emerges when caregivers are given room to be real.
As we celebrate eight years, we’re also looking ahead. The needs of family caregivers continue to evolve, and Sandwiched KC remains committed to meeting caregivers where they are… with accessible support, thoughtful programming, and community-centered spaces that honor lived experience.
If Sandwiched KC has been part of your caregiving journey, we invite you to celebrate this milestone with us. A birthday donation helps sustain our support groups, expand our reach, and ensure caregivers can continue to find connection when they need it most.
Whether you support us by attending, sharing our work, donating, or simply being part of this community, thank you. We are deeply grateful for the caregivers — past, present, and future — who make Sandwiched KC what it is.
Here’s to eight years, and to everything still ahead.
