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Promote, Strengthen & Support
Individuals with Disabilities & Their Families
APRIL E-News Issue 1
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Volunteering takes time, energy and effort. We want to thank all of our SKSF volunteers for what you have given our organization over the years. You truly make a difference in the lives of the population we serve, beautifying our facilities, helping us with administrative work and serving on our board and fundraising committees. Your dedication is priceless!
SKSF Executive Director
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left to right: Griffis/Blessing volunteer group at Adult Services, Vista Grande Baptist Church group, Griffis/Blessing volunteers working on Adult Services buses and kitchen areas...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE DURING VOLUNTEER MONTH
April is National Volunteer Month and our community is reaching out generously giving their time and resources.
Griffis/Blessing employees participated in their annual "Volunteer Day" choosing to spend their time at SKSF in lieu of their normal daily activities. This group of generous volunteers assisted at the SKSF Adult Services facility, cleaning buses, working in the gardens and organizing the kitchen and common areas. "Volunteering has always been a part of Griffis/Blessing tradition. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to support local organizations in the communities we are involved in," says William J. "B.J." Hybl Jr., Griffis/Blessing President and COO.
Another group of 20 middle and high school age children from Vista Grande Baptist Church volunteered their time during their spring break at Zach's Place center, a program of SKSF providing respite and childcare for children with disabilities. They spent hours with the kids at Zach's Place playing games and assisting with craft projects. Michael Lusk, Youth Pastor who headed the group said, "I want to show my youth group how important it is to volunteer in the community and we chose Zach's Place because of the good work they do in our area."
read the FOX21 News blog article here...
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INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
We are looking for volunteers to join our 6th Annual NIGHT OF COMEDY fundraising committee. We need help in various areas like planning, organizing, decorating, auction items & help with gathering sponsors. Please consider joining! Meetings will be held monthly up until the event date - 10/28/17.
Contact Linda at LEllegard@sksfcolorado.org to be added to the committee
or call (719) 447-8983.
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Thanks again to Monument Girl Scout Troop #41625 for donating over 140 boxes of cookies to Special Kids Special Families/Zach's Place.
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SKSF & Zach's Place was highlighted in the Gazette / My Colorado section on 4/10/17
recognizing the Monument Girl Scout troop donation
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Zach's Place Director, Andrea Sedgley, was interviewed by KKTV
Channel 11
recognizing the Monument Girl Scout
troop cookie donation
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COLOR ME MINE
Thanks Gina from Color Me Mine located at 1710 Briargate Blvd #182, in Colorado Springs. They donated a VIP package to our 6th Annual Night of Comedy silent auction. This annual SKSF signature event will be held on Saturday, October 28th at the Hotel Elegante in Colorado Springs.
Please consider dropping by Color Me Mine for a great time - everyone can be an artist! Tons of pottery to choose from - pick it, paint it, fire it, take it!
If you'd like to donate an item or service to the Night of Comedy silent auction visit our
website for more details
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IN THE COMMUNITY
SKSF Volunteer Coordinator, Theresa Jordan and volunteer, Cody Lamkin attended the 2017 Community Resource Fair at Pikes Peak Community College where they made several contacts and met potential volunteers while mingling with other area agencies.
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Volunteer, Cody Lamkin, at SKSF booth during the Pikes Peak Community College Resource Fair
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THEME: Fun with Plants - come join us & build a mini garden!
LOCATION: SKSF Adult Services facility; 3450 N Nevada Avenue, CO Springs
Sibshops is a monthly pro
gram run by SKSF connecting and supporting siblings of children with disabilities (grades K-6th), helping them recognize a community of peers in similar situations.
Through fun and age appropriate activities with their peers, they develop bonds, understanding and a support group all their own.
Advanced Registration is required and space is limited!
Sibshops is sponsored by
The Arc Pikes Peak Region
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For future dates, to print a flyer, or to be placed on our E-mailing list contact: J
ulie at 719-375-9285 or
Linda at 719-447-8983 x19 or lellegard@sksfcolorado.org.
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Black Bear Diner
BEAR NIGHT!
1340 W Garden of the Gods Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017
Anytime 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Come dine during Bear Night at Black Bear Diner during 4-8pm and $1.00 from every meal sold will be donated to SKSF 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!
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Shayla Johnson
Case Aide
CPA/Foster Care Program
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Kathleen Winder
Center Registered Nurse
Zach's Place Program
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Jeremy Trujillo
Transportation Assistant
Adult Services
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Crystal Costa
Direct Care Provider
Zach's Place Program
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