Our Vision

The H.U.B. @ Solace House exists to provide person-driven, trauma-informed residential and community support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities — in a therapeutic setting where every individual leads, every voice is honored, and every life is defined by the person living it, not the system supporting it.

The Meaning Behind the Name

The H.U.B. stands for Holistic • Uniquely Person-Driven • Belonging — three principles that shape every decision, every service, and every relationship within the organization.

Holistic was chosen deliberately over the more obvious Housing. The resident is the most visible piece of what The H.U.B. @ Solace House is, and our promise to that resident is bigger than a roof. It is to treat each person as a whole human being — whose home, work, health, relationships, and inner life are all equally worthy of attention. Holistic names that promise.

Uniquely Person-Driven means every voice is honored and every choice is followed through. Whether a resident’s path includes competitive employment, community activities, guitar lessons, horseback riding, softball, bingo, or church, those choices become the starting point — not an afterthought. Each individual begins to build a community around what matters to them, rather than fitting into a community someone else designed for them.

Belonging is the natural outcome of holding to those first two promises. As residents grow into employment, friendships, faith communities, and chosen activities, they build a real support system and a real sense of place — the kind of belonging that, alongside meaningful work, is one of the strongest known protective factors against isolation, crisis, and justice-system involvement for adults with IDD.

Our story

The H.U.B. @ Solace House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality residential, employment and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

At the center of everything we do is a simple but radical commitment: the individual leads. Their voice shapes every plan. Their goals drive every day. Person-centered, trauma-informed care is not a checkbox here — it is the architecture of how we work.

As we build that bridge. As each resident moves toward life in the community, we make sure they are ready — not on paper, but in practice. Our on-site competitive employment core gives residents the opportunity to earn real wages, develop real skills, and build the professional confidence that carries directly into community life. Transitional skills are not taught in a classroom here — they are lived, person-driven, practiced, and owned by the people building them. Because the goal was never just stable housing. The goal is a complete life — one where residential support becomes the launching pad for greater autonomy, deeper community belonging, and a future the individual designed for themselves. That bridge is one of the most important things we do. Leaving with identity, experience, and self-confidence is the difference between a transition that holds and one that doesn’t.

At The H.U.B., residents don’t just receive services — they direct them. From on-site competitive employment opportunities where residents choose where they work, how long they work, and when they switch job sites, to every aspect of their daily routine, our residents are in the driver’s seat. We are here to support their choices, build their confidence, and expand what is possible for them — on their terms.

Founded by Julie and Jeffrey Geist, The H.U.B. @ Solace House was born from a deep commitment to filling a critical gap in residential IDD services — a place where individuals are not just cared for, but truly seen, heard, and supported as whole people with the inherent right to lead their own lives.

Julie brings more than 25 years of experience in the field, with a background spanning outpatient therapy, case management role, direct support staff and as intensive foster care home with children on the autism spectrum, IDD and neurodivergent diagnosis. She has dedicated herself to understanding the complexities of trauma, neurodivergence, and intensive behavioral support. For over a decade, she volunteered as an education advocate through the Kansas Children’s Service League, walking alongside children in need and fighting for their right to be supported, educated, and valued. Julie has served as a volunteer guardian for an adult with IDD for six years — a commitment that began long before The H.U.B. existed, and that remains the heartbeat of everything it is building.

Jeffrey’s path has been equally rooted in service. With more than 14 years in foster care alongside KVC, he has invested himself in understanding what it truly takes to support individuals navigating trauma, neurodivergence, and behavioral needs. His ongoing education in trauma-informed care has shaped his deep, practical knowledge of what it means to show up — consistently and compassionately — for children and adults who need it most. Jeff has also volunteered his time as a soccer coach for individuals with IDD and dedicated his time to taking boys to several sports activities such as flag football, Bocci ball and softball.

Together, they didn’t just build an organization. They built a promise.

We are currently preparing to open our doors in May 2027. We invite you to follow our journey and join our community.