NATIONAL CAREGIVER MONTH
The theme for National Family
Caregivers Month is
"Take Care to Give Care".

The first rule of taking care of others: take care of yourself first. Caregiving can be a rewarding experience, but it is also physically and emotionally demanding. The stress of dealing with caregiving responsibilities leads to a higher risk of health issues among the Nation's 90 million family caregivers. So as a family caregiver, remember to pay attention to your own physical and mental wellness, and get proper rest and nutrition. Only by taking care of yourself can you be strong enough to take care of your loved one.*

During National Family Caregivers Month, we remind our SKSF family caregivers that to be strong enough to care for your loved one, you must Take Care to Give Care!

SKSF IN THE NEWS

GAZETTE AROUND TOWN
Night of comedy raises donations for families of the disabled in Colorado Springs
by Linda Navarro 
A Night of Comedy filled with craziness and laughter thanks to featured Chicago-area comic Mike Toomey was a special evening for a cause. The nightclub dinner venue at the DoubleTree hotel held a sold-out crowd of 140 on Oct. 1, raising nearly $24,000 for Special Kids Special Families' Zach's Place 24/7 respite care for families with children with disabilities. A delighted SKSF Director Linda Ellegard greeted guests and shared that it's expected Zach's Place will provide more than 18,000 hours of care this year to a record number of youth served. A successful capital campaign drive had helped SKSF expand facilities to help meet the demand. Programs supporting Zach's Place ( SKSFcolorado.org) also include Amazon.com purchases and recycling at Koscove Metal.


Diana and Dan Nagel, 
long time supporters of SKSF
100116 Photo by Linda Navarro
Greg Garrison, SKSF Board
Member & wife, Caitlin
100116 Photo by Linda Navarro
NOC Emcee Abby Acone,
KRDO with Linda Ellegard.
100116 Photo by Linda Navarro

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We put the "FUN" in fundraising!
Seeking Volunteers to join our
Fundraising Committee
 for the following FUN 2017 events:
Bowlathon + BBQ, Blues & Brews +
Night of Comedy



MAKE A DIFFERENCE
& create a meaningful experience-
VOLUNTEER WITH SKSF!

For Volunteer Opportunities with SKSF, contact Janel O'Hayre,
SKSF Volunteer Coordinator at 719-203-3432

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COMMUNITY BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Partnerships between nonprofits and businesses
provide invaluable opportunities!
We are introducing a new segment in our E-News in which we will be highlighting a community business that supports our mission and objective to promote, strengthen & support individuals with disabilities either through donation, sponsorship or volunteerism.

We appreciate all you do and thank you for your support of our organization! 


We'd like to highlight Fillmore Veterinary Hospital in our Community Business Spotlight.
 
Fillmore Veterinary Hospital has sponsored our Night of Comedy event for several years and we greatly appreciate their contributions!

Fillmore Veterinary Hospital is a full service animal hospital and will take both emergency cases as well as less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues.  Their team is committed to educating clients in how to keep pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise.  They stay on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery.  
 
Beyond first rate pet care, they make their clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and provide a very calm environment so pets can relax in the waiting room before meeting the veterinarian.
 
Fillmore Veterinary Hospital
719-633-3808
1010 E. Fillmore Street,Colorado Springs, CO 80907






UPCOMING EVENTS

ZACH'S PLACE FUN NIGHT
Friday, November 11th
5:30pm - 8:30pm

Socialization is an important goal 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 us at  zachsplace@sksfcolorado.org.    Limited space. 

ZACH'S PLACE PLAYGROUPS
Monday, November 14th
9:00am - 12:00pm
Zach's Place at the Laurie Hillyard Family Center 
4795 Granby Circle, CO Springs
For children ages 2.5-5 years old of ALL abilities

What is Zach's Place Playgroups?
A time available for young children of any ability to attend Zach's Place to play and make friends with other children their age.  We will have story time, sing songs, make a craft and have a snack.  Playgroups will be scheduled every other Monday.

$20/child to cover session costs. If you are interested in enrolling your child, contact Tammy at


BEAR NIGHT FOR SKSF
Wednesday, December 7th
4:00pm - 8:00pm

Black Bear Diner
1340 W. Garden of the Gods Road
Colorado Springs, CO  80907
 
$1.00 from every meal sold will help fund SKSF programs for individuals with disabilities and their families.   Be sure to print the flyer  and show to your wait staff in order for SKSF to receive the donation from Black Bear!

Thank you for your participation!


Welcome Sammie Montgomery!
Her position in our organization will be
Finance Manager. 

Welcome Kasi Dwyer!
Her position in our organization will be
Fundraising Manager.

  • Zach's Place Program Director (seeking large center Director qualified applicants)
  • Residential Services Home Supervisor
  • Adult Mentor
  • Direct Care Provider - Zach's Place & Adult Services
  • Foster Care Home Supervisor






We are seeking sponsors for our upcoming BOWLATHON event in March.




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