The summer heat is here and so are the new and exciting opportunities we have to connect with our neighbors this month. The resurgence of visitors in our area, the longer days, and the warmer weather allow for a renewed ability to connect and build relationships with one another. We have exciting events coming up that provide the opportunity to do just that with our neighbors in our community. Read in this month’s edition of our newsletter about how you can get plugged in. | |
Bryan Stallings
Founder, Elevate Branson
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Summer Bash Block Party
June 16th, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Elevate Branson Campus
Elevate Kids Summer School Begins
June 5th, 8:45 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. at the Elevate Branson Campus
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THE BLOCK PARTY OF THE SUMMER | | |
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Don’t miss our Summer Bash coming up on June 16th from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Elevate Branson Campus, 310 Gretna Road. This will be the parking-lot party of the summer, and you’re invited! Join us for live music, good food, fun inflatables, and fellowship with our community. Let us know you’re coming today! | |
Elevate Kids summer school program begins June 5th and continues through the months of June and July every Monday-Wednesday from 8:45 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the Elevate Branson campus. School may be out of session for the summer, but we’re still looking forward to providing educational, relational, and nutritional resources for our kiddos through our summer school programing. Interested in how you can get involved with Elevate Kids? Contact Cathy Brown at Cathy.Brown@ElevateBranson.org. | |
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Our Up with Kids! campaign kicks off this month in order to continue to sustain the hearts, minds, and bodies of our area kiddos while school is out of session for the summer. Many of the children living below the poverty line in our community depend on school for relational, social, and nutritional resources. Since school provides breakfast and lunch each day, many of the families in our area may struggle to find the means necessary to keep their kiddos fed and healthy during the summer months. You can help us continue to provide resources for kids in our area by donating to the Up with Kids! campaign here, or tossing your spare change in the Up with Kids! buckets that can be found at the participating businesses listed below!
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• Arvest Bank
• Auntie Anne’s
• Benders Body Shop
• Big O’ Tires Hollister
• Branson Meadows Cinemas 11
• Branson United Methodist Thrift Shop
• Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex
• Candy Emporium
• Central Bank, Hollister
• First Community Bank, Hollister
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• Gourmet Bouquet
• Grace Family Church
• Nature’s Wonders
• Orlando Sun Branson
• Pizza By The Chef
• Ruby’s Food & Fuel
• Treasure Lake RV Resort
• Vintage Paris
• WonderWorks
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WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD | |
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We have several new motorized scooters on the road with proud new owners, and soon, the J1 students in our area will have access to motorized scooters available for rent as well. We’re offering rental scooters for international workers in order to reduce costs for local businesses who utilize J1 students in their workforce during the summer months. Businesses who partner with Elevate Branson have access to this benefit for J1s, as well as our motorized scooter ownership program for Branson and surrounding area residents. Looking to learn more information about Elevate Rides featuring MyCityRides Branson? Contact Levi LaFee at (417) 295-7575 or Levi.LaFee@ElevateBranson.org.
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ELEVATE WORK GRADUATION
HERE'S WHAT YOU MISSED
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We hosted a graduation ceremony for 7 Elevate Work students who successfully completed the program with a solidified road map for next steps and a determined spirit to accomplish their goals! Our students along with their mentors were honored with a commencement ceremony for the momentous life change that’s happened over the course of the last nine weeks. We’re so proud of our graduates and their determination to actualize their potential, discover their passions, and find meaningful employment in our community. | |
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Have you ever visited our campus and wanted to take Theo, our therapy dog, home with you? Now you can! Theo plush toys are now available for just $20. All proceeds generated through our merchandise stays right here in our community and funnels directly back into our programs and services. You can also help support Theo directly by becoming a member of Theo’s Heroes. By joining as one of Theo’s Heroes, you help cover Theo’s expenses so he can keep doing what he does best – loving on our neighbors and our Elevate Kids. Visit Theo’s page on our website to learn more about Theo’s Heroes and to download Theo’s coloring pages.
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THRIVENT
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM IRAS
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If you are at least 70½ years old, you can make tax-free charitable donations directly from your IRA through Thrivent Financial. By making what's called a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), you can benefit Elevate Branson while excluding up to $100,000 annually from gross income. These gifts, also known as "charitable IRA rollovers," would otherwise be taxable IRA distributions. For more information on QCDs and how you can donate to Elevate Branson through IRA distributions, contact Matt Grindstaff at (417) 598-0962 or Matt.Grindstaff@ElevateBranson.org.
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START YOUR JOURNEY TOWARDS ENTREPRENEURSHIP | |
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Elevate Entrepreneurs is hosting two informational sessions on June 15th at 10:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. at the Elevate Branson campus. Elevate Entrepreneurs offers comprehensive education, tools and resources to individuals in the community looking to increase their financial margin, pursue their passions, and open their own side or full-time business. Interested in enrolling in the Elevate Entrepreneurs program? Be sure to sign up for an upcoming informational session below to qualify. For more information on Elevate Entrepreneurs, contact Chris Hunter at Chris.Hunter@ElevateEntrepreneurs.org.
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Swing by on your morning commute or stop in for a mid-day pick-me-up! Elevate Coffee provides hand crafted espresso based drinks, refreshing smoothies, and delicious desserts.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
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Great Food For A Great Cause.
Stop by on a Friday afternoon with a friend and have a buy one, get one on us, pizza or chopped salad of your choice! Are you a local or first responder? If so, locals receive 10% off and first responders receive 25% off their entire purchase. We can’t wait to serve you!
Hours
Monday - Friday: 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
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Open For Business!
Come find a treasure while helping our neighbors and community prosper! All purchases support the programs at Elevate Branson.
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Saturday: 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
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Shop on AmazonSmile and 0.5% of the purchase price will be donated to Elevate Branson! | | | |
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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.
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