Make a Difference in Your Hometown

Support the places where community, culture, and nature come together in Independence.

Make a Difference in Your Hometown

Support the places where community, culture, and nature come together in Independence.

Kids playing on computers at the library

Library

The Library connects our community through learning and access for all. Your gift keeps these resources free

Two people looking at an exhibit inside the museum.

Museum

The Museum preserves our local history and stories. Help keep the past alive—support it with a donation today.

An image of two people walking on the sidewalk along a river.

Parks

Our parks bring people and nature together. Keep them safe and vibrant—give today to support our green spaces.

Support What You Love About Independence

Every Gift Builds a Better Community

One of the many ways you can help your community is by donating your time and/or resources. You now have the option to support the Independence Public Library, Museum, and Parks with a one-time gift or by becoming a monthly donor. Your contribution directly funds

Library Programs

Help Preserve Local History

Park Maintenance

Support What You Love About Independence

Every Gift Builds a Better Community

One of the many ways you can help your community is by donating your time and/or resources. You now have the option to support the Independence Public Library, Museum, and Parks with a one-time gift or by becoming a monthly donor. Your contribution directly funds

Library Programs

Help Preserve Local History

Park Maintenance

What Your Donations Do for Independence

Your support keeps our community strong—funding books at the library, history at the museum, and safe, welcoming parks. Every donation helps provide free access to learning, culture, and nature for all.

Library Programs

A place to grow minds and spark imagination. Support free public access to books, literacy programs, homework help, and technology services. Your donation helps keep the library doors open for everyone in the community.

Museum Exhibits

Preserve the past, educate the future. Your donation keeps local history alive by supporting new exhibits, artifact preservation, and educational programs at the Independence Heritage Museum.

City Parks

Green spaces for community well-being. Help maintain and improve local parks by funding new benches, playground equipment, landscaping, and clean-up events. Every gift keeps parks clean, safe, and inviting.

Library Resources

Books, events, and opportunity for all. Donations help fund expanded book collections, summer reading programs, children’s events, and educational classes. Every dollar helps keep knowledge accessible.

Recreation in Parks

Access to nature and recreation for all. Your donation supports youth sports, outdoor movie nights, community picnics, and trails. Parks bring people together—your support keeps them thriving.

Museum Programs

Hands-on history for all ages. Help us create free and low-cost programs for school groups, community tours, and special historical events. Donations support educational outreach and storytelling.

two children sitting on stools in the library with book shelves off to the side

Library

Group of people inside the Independence Museum. One is pointing to something on the wall

Museum

Kids playing on a swing set at the park.

Parks

Help Grow What You Love

More Ways to Create Your Community Legacy

Every gift helps build a lasting legacy—whether through donations, volunteering, or simply showing up to support the library, museum, and parks that make Independence shine.

Every gift helps build a lasting legacy—whether through donations, volunteering, or simply showing up to support the library, museum, and parks that make Independence shine.

Osprey with a fish in a nest

Streaming Nature

Osprey Camera

A photo of a life jacket station by water

Safe Adventures

Life Jackets

Two ladies standing with red heart sunglasses on at the library.

Inspire Readers

Library Volunteer

Every Dollar Makes a Difference

Join us in keeping Independence vibrant, connected and thriving.

Give a Gift That Stays Close to Home

Your donation isn’t just a gift—it’s a legacy. Whether it supports local parks, library programs, or the heritage museum, every contribution helps create a stronger, more connected Independence for everyone.