Despite some construction delays- we are on pace and amazing things are happening at the Homeless Youth Resource Center! We now have a move-in date set. This will be our next work day, NOT Dec. 17th as we originally planned. Check out Volunteer Kansas and sign up to help! http://www.volunteerkansas.org/Opportunities/Opportunity/337:Extreme_Makeover_Day_for_Youth_Resource_Center Keep watching our Facebook page […]
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We have the green light on the few issues we were waiting on to move forward with the drop-in center!! Please sign up at: http://www.volunteerkansas.org/Opportunities/Opportunity/328:Daytime_Drop-In_Center_for_Homeless_Youth_Cleanup_Day Be sure to check out our Volunteer Opportunities page for needs and links to help! Time to roll up our sleeves!
A few months ago we were asked to be part of an event in Kansas City that we decided to decline. Through our partnership with ASERCA the decision was made not to participate in this particular event. Today, a news story was brought to my attention about the event: http://www.nbcactionnews.com/dpp/news/local_news/investigations/investigation-finds-donations-to-non-profit-dont-appear-to-stay-in-kc-or-help-catch-child-predators-nov2011swp The organization is said to […]
The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County and the EMCU have compiled a list of items they would like to have on hand in their facility for when they bring in kiddos who are in trauma. These items are not only basic necessities that the children often need but are also used to help gain […]
Tonight's meeting was held at the future drop-in center location at 11th & Emporia. In addition to sharing meeting time and space with the Homeless Youth Coalition, our group met separately to discuss the progress of our 3 action committees. Resource Development is currently working on preparations for the community workday at the drop-in center […]
Sorry for the late post on this, I've been out of the country. Our monthly meeting is Tuesday, October 11th at 6pm. We'll be meeting at the drop-in center location at 11th & Emporia like we did last month. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125434260894675&pending As always, our meeting are open to anyone who would like to […]
So, what is this drop-in center project we keep talking about? If you were at the September ICT S.O.S. meeting you got to see the space firsthand. But if you haven't been there yet- here's a sneak peek. The Good Neighbor Center at 11th & Emporia will soon be transformed into a space for Wichita's […]
A few things going on to share with everyone: 1. Today we were able to provide 10 cell phones to Carpenter Place for use with the older girls in the Independent Living apartments. They are pre-paid phones with talk & text capability that can be added to as needed. A HUGE thank you to AT&T on […]
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