PROGRAM HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS


In continuing our SKSF tradition, Zachs Place & Adult  Services programs held their annual Christmas party this past week celebrating the holiday season with gift giving, fun activities and mingling with their peers. We would like to thank the staff and volunteers for their help in making this event special for the individuals that attend our programs.



Special THANKS to the following organizations for donating gifts and food to make this event very special for everyone!

SKSF IN THE NEWS

Thanks FOX21 News for covering the Christmas party celebration  at Zach's Place
at the Laurie Hillyard Family Center.


SPECIAL THANKS - GRANT AWARDS
from left to right:  Sarah Kelso (SKSF Board Secretary), Brian Botka (Adult Services Chief Operations Officer), Greg Garrison (SKSF Board Member), Doris Ralston (Executive Director, Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation), Linda Ellegard (Executive Director SKSF), Joyce Morgan (SKSF Board Member), Mike Luginbuhl (SKSF Board President), & Jessica Shubert (SKSF Board Treasurer)

Special thanks to the Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation for granting $12,000 to SKSF's Zach's Place program.  Doris Ralston, Executive Director of the foundation toured the Adult Services facility and presented the check.  We appreciate your support!
Paula Munger, Chair - The Front Porch Giving Circle
Paula Munger, Chair - The Front Porch Giving Circle

Special Kids Special Families is the recipient of a $2,300 grant awarded by The Front Porch Circle Fund of the Pikes Peak Community Foundation.  We greatly appreciate the group's acknowledgement of the needed respite care we provide the community.
STAR VOLUNTEER 

Betty Jean Schaadt has been volunteering with Special Kids Special Families since July of this year.  She volunteers at Zach's Place four days a week.  The kids love her to read to them, sing songs, play games, do craft projects or sometimes just comfort them during quiet times.  She is also great with helping the staff with cleaning or whatever they need her to do.  Jean is very reliable and dedicated.  Her volunteer hours at Zach's Place for the month of November is 60.25 and YTD is 275.  She also volunteers at Joey's Place one day a week.  Her grand total for the YTD with both centers combined is 357 donated hours!!  

Betty Jean is our "star volunteer" for the month.  Thank you for all your dedication!  


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Interested in volunteering with SKSF?

Contact Janel O'Hayre at 719-203-3432 or email at jo'hayre@sksfcolorado.org for opportunities.


WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Use your everyday spending to support SKSF - you can make a difference with very little effort!  Participate in one of the following programs -
By using this link everytime you log into Amazon.com, Amazon Smiles will donate a percentage of your purchases to SKSF!
Login here: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/84-1476535
By purchasing a King Soopers Rewards gift card for only $2.50 from SKSF, everytime you load your card for shopping or purchasing gas, SKSF will receive a donation.
Check out the details here: http://sksfcolorado.org/king-soopers-reward-card/
UPCOMING EVENTS

TEXAS ROADHOUSE
Sunday, January 8th, 2017
11:00am - 10:00pm

Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
595 S. 8th Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
 
Stop by anytime between 11:00am - 10:00pm on Sunday 1/8/17 and  SKSF will receive 10% of your total food bill to help fund programs for individuals with disabilities. Be sure to print a fundraising flyer & present it to your wait staff.

Thank you for your participation!


2017 BOWLATHON
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, March 18th

King Pin Lanes
3410 N Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80917

Be sure to save the date for the 8th annual Bowlathon -
BOWL FOR THE GREEN!

Think about forming your team of 5 -  registration starts soon!

SKSF is seeking sponsorships for our upcoming 2017 events.  Sponsorships range from $250-$5000 supporting our Bowlathon, BBQ, Blues & Brews and Night of Comedy events.  If interested, please visit our website for details or contact Kasi Dwyer, Events and Fundraising Manager at 719-447-8983 or kdwyer@sksfcolorado.org.  
Without YOU these events wouldn't be possible!

Welcome
Stephanie Rich!
Foster Care Home Supervisor
CPA Program
Welcome
Kelly Forester!
Accounting Clerk
Finance Dept.
Welcome
David Deans!
Residential Home Supervisor
Residential Services Program
Welcome
Bailey Brown!
Case Aide
CPA Program


WE'RE HIRING!


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During this holiday season, your donation in any amount, is important to continue the valuable work
that Special Kids Special Families provides the Colorado Springs community. 

Respite care is the common theme among all three of our major programs.
Did you know that respite care is the most frequently requested service by families caring for
a loved one with a disability, but is one of the least funded services?

By donating to SKSF, we can continue to provide families with valuable respite care.

YOU ARE TRULY MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN THE LIVES OF FAMILIES!



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