Watch Impact - Nov. 3rd, 2011 on PBS. See more from IMPACT.
Watch Impact - Nov. 3rd, 2011 on PBS. See more from IMPACT.
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 […]
**Edited: Please note the change of date for this event! Our first work day at the drop-in center is coming up soon! Saturday November 19th from 9-3 we'll be cleaning out junk, moving some items to storage and cleaning, cleaning, cleaning! All to get ready for the BIG community work day coming in November. To sign […]
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 […]
College Hill United Methodist Church is hosting an event over 3 days (Oct. 14-16) focused on the fight against human trafficking. flyer poster Nita Belles, author of "In Our Backyard" will be the featured speaker. A panel of experts will also be presenting including: Marc Bennet, Deputy District Attorney Lt. Jeff Weible,Wichita Police & EMCU Karen Countryman-Roswurm, […]
Thanks to everyone who was able to make it. Big thanks to Youthville for presenting and Glenn Park Christian Church for hosting! Notes from the meeting are available on the Meeting Notes tab. If you haven't joined our newsletter yet, please take a moment to do that! And- if you or someone you know would […]
Our August meeting is coming up! Tuesday, August 9th at 6:00 pm. Glenn Park Christian Church. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=120480468046106 We will have speakers from Youthville and we are collecting school supplies and backpacks for the kids at Youthville as well. More info on that here: https://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=221540384556026 I have a few new people to introduce to […]
ICT SOS is a grassroots non-profit, founded in Wichita, whose mission is to connect the organizations who work directly with victims of human trafficking with members of the community who are compelled to help. Through this link, our community has an outlet to donate items, raise awareness of the sex trafficking issue and educate our children about safety. Contact us today to learn how to help. Or check out our get involved page to find out how to help the victims of sex trafficking.