A Special Kids Special Families E-Newsletter
to promote, strengthen & support individuals with disabilities, their families & caregivers within our community
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Thomas Hensley,
Zach’s Place Assistant Director,
with Kayla Thompson,
Program Coordinator for Kids on Bikes
and Doug Gunty, Mechanic & Retail Coordinator for Kids on Bikes with some of the donated strider bikes.
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Kayla Thompson, Doug Gunty, Thomas Hensley and Jon Karroll showing off some of
the donated helmets.
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Special Kids Special Families received a wonderful donation to Zach's Place from
Kids on Bikes
. We received
8 “strider” bikes and several helmets! Strider bikes have had the pedals and brakes removed, helping children learn to balance on two wheels. Kids on Bikes has three main goals: give kids access to bikes, opportunities to ride and provide bicycle education.
https://kidsonbikes.net/
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Our Zach's Place youth will LOVE this donation! Thank you!
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Blanket makers from the Linus Project donated several blankets to SKSF. The Linus Project is a nonprofit whose mission is to help children in need. Their blankets are lovingly made by adults and children from all walks of life and many different sources. To learn more about this charity visit:
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Myrna Rodriguez, Independent Consultant of Usborne Books & More has donated
Cuddle Bears and books to support foster children and kids that attend our Zach's Place program. Our children in foster care enjoyed the donations so much that we have decided to partner with Myrna to raise more funds to collect more bears and books to distribute to future children entering the system. We appreciate all that Myrna has done to coordinate this effort!
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Thank you to the support of these foundations and grantors for awarding Special Kids Special Families special funding to support programming for individuals with disabilities:
- Daniels Fund
- Carl W. and Carrie Mae Joslyn Charitable Trust
- Johnson Foundation of the Rockies
- Monument Hill Kiwanis Foundation
- H.A. & Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust / The Mary K. Chapman Foundation
- El Pomar Foundation
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SAVE THE DATE!
Help us spread the word!
& post at your place of business or pass to a friend!
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SATURDAY | MARCH 7th
KING PIN LANES
3410 N Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs 80917
$30/person; $15/child (15 & under)
Includes 2 games, shoe rental, lane reservation, goodie bag & participation in contest & drawing
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SKSF’s Bowl-a-thon is an annual tradition that many look forward to every year. During this St. Patrick’s Day themed event, everyone of all ages and abilities have fun dressing up in their green, bowling and mingling with friends and other SKSF fans. The funds raised during this event will support programming for adults with disabilities and their families.
We will hold a DRAWING for some great prizes offered by area businesses. We will also be awarding CONTEST PRIZES throughout the event.
We invite you to attend, donate or pledge to a team or bowler or participate as a corporate sponsor!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE from $250 - $3,000.
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THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR YOUR SUPPORT:
- NuStar Energy $2,000
- Blazer Electric $1,000
- Warren Management $500
- Berwick Electric $500
- Colorado Springs Commercial $250
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Sibshops is a program run by SKSF connecting and supporting siblings of children with disabilities (grades K-6th), helping them recognize a community of peers in similar situations.
Siblings of children with disabilities have challenges of their own, relating to others, working through the family dynamics and dealing with the realities of life with a disabled family member. Through fun and age appropriate activities with others in similar situations, they develop bonds, understanding and a support group all their own.
$15/child; advanced registration required
For future dates or to be placed on E-mail list:
Julie at 719-375-9285 or
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UPCOMING WORKSHOP DATES
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29th
3-5pm
Theme: Kritter Karavan
Come JOIN US to enjoy all the unique animals and critters!
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Interested in fostering youth?
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th
5:30pm - 6:30pm
This is the perfect opportunity to learn about the need for more foster families, what it takes to become a foster parent, and have all your questions answered. This FREE informational meeting also serves as our orientation to those who have decided to begin the process of becoming foster parents.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7th | 6-9pm
If you are looking for safe, fun activities for your TEEN with disabilities look no further! Each themed evening is packed full of fun and engaging activities providing teen interaction with other teens in a supported and supervised environment.
UPCOMING 2020 DATES:
(may be subject to change)
Friday, February 7th
Dining out on a budget (Chili’s/ Applebee’s)
Friday, March 6th
Penny Arcade
Friday, April 3rd
Glow Golf
Friday, May 1st
Let’s Go to the Movies
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MARCH 20th | 8:30am - 3pm
Offering QMAP course for Support Staff and Host Home Providers caring for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
All classes include Universal Standard Precautions.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
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Darrin Zeer and Kat Tudor with
Marmalade at Smokebrush
(photo at left)
have been volunteering for SKSF for nearly 10 years! They bring their calm demeanor and joyfulness into their yoga practice teaching our adult program participants weekly.
Don Goede
(photo at right) and the folks from
Smokebrush Foundation
volunteer on a weekly basis at our Adult Services facility working with our adults that attend the program with music lessons, dance parties and meditation.
Thanks for making a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve!
“Since 1992, the Smokebrush Foundation For The Arts has produced and presented innovative arts experiences that foster creativity and collaboration, inspiring positive change in the Southern Colorado community and beyond.”
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WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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