"Courage is the most important of all virtues, because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently"
— Maya Angelou
about SPRUCE
Special People Requiring Unique Care Equally is a residential program which provides real life skills assistance to physically and mentally challenged adults age 18 and over. Our program is conducted on a personal and spiritual basis to help each unique individual strive for greatness.
Our mission is to provide individualized skills to cope with everyday life with basic education, job skills, cultural enlightenment, habilitation and treatment for Missourians with mental illness and development disabilities.
Terry Mason Co-Owner & CEO
Terry is a philanthropist with a passion for providing assisted living for those with physical and mental challenges.
Tonya “Solé”Lumpkin Partner
Former hip-hop performer and advocate for providing assisted living and improving the quality of life for those with challenges.
Elgin “Ginuwine” Lumpkin Partner
R&B singing sensation and strong supporter of providing opportunities for those with physical and mental challenges.


