PURPOSE IN EVERY ORDER
Meaningful Work
Real Opportunities
Stronger Community
Real Connections
Brighter Futures
Real Impact
All It Takes Is An Order
Real Change
OUR PROGRAMS
Opportunity In Many Forms
Our Wagoneers learn, serve, work, grow, and build relationships through meaningful, community-facing roles throughout St. Louis. These experiences give Wagoneers opportunities to interact with others, develop practical skills, contribute their talents, and become active, valued members of their community.
Waigand Wheels Deliveries
The Wagoneer Community Cart
The Wagoneer
Gardens
Waigand Wheels Community Service
OUR MISSION
The Heart Of It:
Waigand Wheels creates opportunities for our participants — known as Wagoneers — to bring their talents, personalities, and enthusiasm into workplaces and communities across St. Louis.
At Waigand Wheels, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to contribute, discover abilities, build confidence, and develop meaningful relationships.
Through innovative programs and strong community partnerships, we are building a more inclusive community where every individual is valued for their unique abilities.
OUR PARTNERS
Better Together
We believe our community is stronger when we support one another.
We partner with local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations to share their products, use our services, volunteer within our programs, and create new opportunities to contribute.
Together, we are building a more connected and inclusive community.
Our Journey...
While the Kirkwood High School Class of 2018 walked across the stage at Chafitz Arena, Lance Waigand was a few blocks away fighting for his life at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Daunted by the worst case scenarios, all his family could think about was Lance's future. On May 14th, Lance was released from the hospital. Days later he graduated in a small administrative room surrounded by cheering friends, family, and neighbors. As his family looked at the crowd of loved ones, they understood how significant Lance was to his community members.
In 2018, Waigand Wheels was founded to provide meaningful and productive work for individuals with developmental disabilities. Recognizing the gap in opportunities that exist for these hardworking individuals, the Waigand family created a program that allows its participants to feel a sense of pride and accomplishment while serving their community with a sincere service and powerful mission.
We strive to produce opportunities for individuals of all abilities to have a role in the communities in which they live. Waigand Wheels' emphasis on community engagement provides a platform for the world to see their tenacity and commitment.
OUR IMPACT
Small opportunities add up to something big.
As our programs grow, so does the number of opportunities for Wagoneers to work, serve, learn, and connect.
55+
Wagoneers
19+
Community Partners
2100+
Deliveries
