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October 2024

Making a Difference

Friends of the Children - Colorado Springs

We're excited to introduce you to our new Caregiver Newsletter! It's designed to share information, resources, opportunities and keep you connected to your Friends!

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What drives us?

The children!


Meet Marcus. Marcus was very excited but a little hesitant about learning to ride a bike without training wheels. He was determined to succeed and, with some assistance and techniques on balance, he was able to achieve his goal. He mentioned the key to success was never giving up and the belief that he could accomplish the task at hand. It was a great day for him and for his Friend, and he couldn't wait to show off to his family!

Did you know that there is a food pantry available at our club house?


Visit today and pick up a variety of great foods and snacks!

Have you heard of Parent Powered? It's a family engagement program to boost your child’s learning!


Each week, you’ll receive 3-5 texts that are customized to your child's age with fun facts and tips to help your child learn and grow.


Sign Up Today by emailing enelson@friendscoloradosprings.org

Healthy Recipe

Healthy eating is one way to build up our children and families. Here is a quick and easy recipe you can make mostly using ingredients from our food pantry!


5 Ingredient Tuna Casserole https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/18871/easy-tuna-casserole/

~Meet our Team~


Dontae Bryant

Friend (Professional Mentor)

Dontae grew up in the Portland, Oregon area. After high school, he attended Eastern Arizona College on a basketball scholarship and finished his collegiate career at the University of San Francisco, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology. Dontae has worked with youth for over 15 years and was personally involved with the Friends of the Children - Portland program as a child.


In addition to making a difference in people's lives and giving back to the community, Dontae loves attending sporting events, as well as trying out new restaurants. He is delighted to be part of the Friends of the Children - Colorado Springs program and is excited to form lasting bonds with the children he mentors.

Friends of the Children - Colorado Springs |www.FriendsColoradoSprings.org

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