APRIL 2021 NEWSLETTER

A NOTE FROM BRYAN

We’re fond of April around here. Spring is in full swing bringing the remembrance of the ultimate sacrifice on the cross and the celebration of the resurrection. This Easter Sunday, we’ll reflect on Christ’s sacrifice and celebrate, because the story doesn’t end at the tomb for you and me, the same way it didn’t end there for Jesus. Thanks to your help, we’re continuing to convey the love we get to celebrate on Easter Sunday to our neighbors each and every day.

Bryan Stallings

Founder, Elevate Branson

AUTISM AWARENESS DAY EVENT ON APRIL 2

Join us for a new, Autism Awareness Day event on our campus April 2 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.! The Branson Police and Fire Departments, Branson RecPlex and several other organizations will be providing information on Project Life Saver and the Vitals Aware Services being implemented by first responders. The public is also invited to tour Elevate Branson, visit our sensory room, and meet our therapy dog, Theo!

HEALING REIGNS THERAPY IS BACK!

Elevate Kids’ after school program will be traveling to Dogwood Ranch again starting April 6 for a second round of horse therapy with Healing Reigns! Sessions are every Tuesday in April and May. Horse therapy has proven to be an incredibly successful grounding technique for kiddos. We’re excited about the opportunity to connect our Elevate Kids to their new friends at Healing Reigns!

GRADUATION CELEBRATION AND

NEW CLASS ENROLLMENT

Elevate Work recently celebrated the graduation of seven students who completed all requirements and course curriculum! We’re incredibly proud of these students and are confident they will be the top employees at their next place of employment! Enrollment for the next Elevate Work class begins on April 26th. Elevate Work and computer skill courses are open to all!

You can reach Donna McConkey at Donna.McConkey@ElevateBranson.org or visit ElevateBranson.Org/Elevate-Work for more details.

WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?

Made-To-Order Pizza And Chopped Salad Of Course!

The Elevate Café is open! Stop by for a delicious pizza or a “Chopped-Right-Before-Your-Eyes-Salad” today. Already a crowd favorite, the Café is also providing opportunities for our Elevate Work graduates to get hands-on experience in the food industry. Stop by Monday through Friday 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. for good food and good company!

MEET OLIVIA DARST

VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS

Originally from Branson, Olivia left her beloved hometown behind to pursue a college degree at Southwest Baptist University and then ventured to Kansas City for a career in the mental health field. Several years later, Olivia is back “home” and excited about her role on the Elevate Branson team. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve this community with and through Elevate,” says Olivia, “where I get to help mobilize the love of Jesus to support and empower the underserved in our community."

Welcome Olivia! If you have an idea or opportunity to help her tell the

Elevate Branson story throughout our region, contact her at Olivia.Darst@ElevateBranson.org or 417.559.2305.

Open For Business!

Come find a treasure while helping our neighbors and community prosper! All purchases support the programs at Elevate Branson.

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Monday – Friday: 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Saturday: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

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Get Involved And Make A Difference!

Call 417.335.9915 or email Info@ElevateBranson.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities where your time and talents can empower others to reach their full potential.