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Promote, Strengthen & Support Individuals with Disabilities & Their Families
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DON'T DELAY - FORM YOUR TEAM TODAY!
SKSF's 7th Annual "Bowl for the Green" Bowl-A-Thon is only 2 weeks away! Lanes are limited so register your team today!
Don your best Irish wear & come JOIN US for some bowling fun during our St. Patrick's Day themed fundraising event. All proceeds will help fund our Zach's Place program for kids with disabilities and special needs.
$30/person
$15/child
(15 & under)
Admission includes door prize,
2 games of bowling, shoe rental,
lane reservation,
participation in contest prizes,
and an awesome drawing for additional prizes from local area businesses!
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Can't make it to the event?
Make a PLEDGE to a bowler or team!
1:30pm - 5:30pm
King Pin Lanes
3410 N Academy Blvd, CO Springs
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Zach's Place Teens getting ready for Night to Shine (from left to right) Gianfranco, Abbey, Joseph, Cara (staff), Jennie (staff), and Nadine
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The Arc Pikes Peak Sweetheart Dance
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at Night to Shine & The Arc Pikes Peak Sweetheart Dance
More than 200 host churches in 48 states and 7 countries hosted Tim Tebow's Foundation
Night to Shine. More than 70,000 volunteers and 32,000 honored guests shared the same amazing prom experience on the same night around the world.
They received the royal treatment and were treated like Kings and Queens for the night while they were whisked away in a limo and each given crowns.
During the same Valentine's Day weekend, The Arc Pikes Peak Region held their annual 2016 Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 13th. A few of our adult program participants attended the dance, which featured great music, food and fun. They all had a wonderful opportunity to make lasting memories!
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ZACH'S TIME PLAYGROUPS
Monday, March 7th
9:00am - 12:00pm
4795 Granby Circle, Colorado Springs
What is Zach's Time?
A time available for ALL young children of any ability to attend Zach's Place to play and make friends with other children their age. We have story time, sing songs, make age appropriate crafts and have a snack. Playgroups are scheduled every other Monday.
Space is limited so be sure to sign up today! $20/session per child. Contact Tammy at (719) 329-1717 or
[email protected].
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ZACH'S PLACE FUN NIGHT
Friday, March 11th
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Zach's Place; 4795 Granby Circle
Socialization is an important goal for our youth at Zach's Place at The Laurie Hillyard Family Center. We offer a unique opportunity to meet this goal. Zach's Place Fun Nights are the second Friday of every month and are open to all ages and abilities. We provide pizza, make dessert together, create a craft and play games.
Registration & intake process is required for participation. Please allow 2 weeks to process. Contact Tammy or Dani at 719-329-1717 or email:
[email protected].
Limited space so sign up today!
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Lisa Kalell, Jessica Shubert & Renae Isakson during Trinity Brewing event
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Beer event on 2/17! We appreciate
the support and raised a few hundred dollars to support Zach's Place program!
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Working on social skills while in the community is one of the many goals
of our ICAN Program for adults.
Our group went to
Golden Corral at 1
970 Waynoka Rd CO Springs this
past week and were treated with
kindness and respect. They enjoyed
themselves and were learning at
the same time.
Thanks everyone at
Golden Corral for welcoming our group!
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for donating
chairs and a closet
organizer
to Zach's Place. We
appreciate
the donation for
the needed items.
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| Air Force Cadets Squadron 12 at Zach's Place |
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Air Force Cadets
Taking time on a Saturday, about 50 Air Force Cadets from Cadet Squadron 12 came to all three of our facilities - Zach's Place program (4795 Granby Circle), our Administration offices (424 W Pikes Peak Avenue) and our Adult Services facility (3450 N Nevada Avenue) to help with cleaning, organizing, yard work, and interacting with the youth at Zach's Place.
They were a tremendous help and their "can do" attitudes and willingness to work were just what you'd expect of such a fine group of young men and women. We appreciate all the hard work they provided and our facilities shine like new!
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We will continue to welcome new groups and individuals who enjoy sharing with our ever growing family. If you are interested in VOLUNTEERING with Special Kids Special Families, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Monika at 719-447-8983 or email her at [email protected].
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THE NETWORK
A Networki
ng & Educational Opportunity for Families
Families raising children with special needs repeatedly express frustration about not having the resources they require to not only meet their personal needs but those of their children. These requests led Special Kids Special Families to create a forum where families can learn about resources in the community as well as gain support and interact with other parents on the same journey who can relate their own personal struggles.
The Network meets on a quarterly basis. Please JOIN US for a relaxing time with people who understand what your journey is like.
If parents need childcare, please discuss when you RSVP. Pre-registration required, light refreshments will be served.
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RSVP Required / Contact:
Renae Isakson
Zach's Place Program Director
[email protected]
(719) 329-1717
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Upcoming Meeting:
Friday, March 4th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zach's Place; 4795 Granby Circle, CO Springs
Guest Speaker: Ginger Stringer, TRE
Topic: Understanding Your Service Plan |
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SIBSHOPS WORKSHOPS
For Siblings of Children With Special Needs
Saturday, April 2nd, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Sibshops is a monthly program run by SKSF connecting and supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping them recognize a community of peers in similar situations. Through fun and age appropriate activities with others in similar situations, they develop bonds, understanding and a support group all their own.
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We greatly appreciate your support of our organization and your help in SPREADING THE WORD!
While shopping online at Amazon.com, log in with your normal email
address and password that you use and select SKSF as your charity of choice! SKSF will receive .5% of all purchases made through this link:
Koscove Metal accepts all kinds of recycling and donates a portion of monetary value to SKSF when drop off is identified for the organization. Visit
koscovemetal.com for acceptable recycling materials.
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When you purchase a reloadable King Soopers Gift Card for $2.50, you provide support to Special Kids Special Families (SKSF) while you do your normal shopping at King Soopers (or any other Kroger Family Store) and while you receive your normal benefits, such as accruing fuel points. SKSF will receive a cash donation worth 5% of your purchases.
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