Dear Friend of SKSF,

Do you believe the second month of the year is nearly come and gone? February not only brings love and positivity but also exciting SKSF news and updates. In this edition, we're highlighting mission moments, upcoming events, and noteworthy milestones that reflect the dedication and passion of our community. From innovative garden projects to heartfelt stories, there's a lot to celebrate and look forward to.

So, grab a cup of your favorite warm beverage, settle in, and dive into SKSF’s latest news! Wishing you a fantastic year filled with joys and accomplishments!

With Warm Regards,

Everyone at Special Kids Special Families

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SKSF PROGRAM NEWS

Dreaming of this summer's garden or eager to learn how to garden indoors? Our Building Connections group is here to guide you! In this video, join JZ, Jess, Austin, and Bryan as they walk you through the essentials of what a plant needs to survive, to ensure your garden thrives!

OUR GROWING GARDENS

Spring is almost here, and gardening offers a therapeutic and inclusive experience for our clients with disabilities promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being. As we prepare our Adult Services and Zach’s Place gardens, we want to be sure accessible raised beds, adaptive tools and sensory friendly plants create an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone! We are seeking support and donations to help with tools and supplies needed for a successful gardening season. Please consider donating items from our Garden Wish List (ranging from $10-$500) and make a difference!

GARDEN WISH LIST

BUILDING CONNECTIONS FUNDRAISER

We are reaching out with great excitement and enthusiasm to share an inspiring garden project that is close to our hearts. Our adult clients at Building Connections are raising funds to build an awning in the garden to provide needed shade to create a work and relaxation space. Currently, they have a flimsy popup canopy that doesn’t do well in the wind or weather. Would you like to be a part of making this happen? The group is trying to raise $500 to purchase the awning (can be seen here on Amazon.com) A donation in any amount is appreciated! The Building Connections clients are also planning on hosting a fundraiser shortly – more info SOON!

DONATE TO AWNING FUNDRAISER

A SPECIAL FAMILY OPENING THEIR HEARTS

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SKSF FOSTER PROGRAM

Ronald and Stacy Woodson have been foster parents with SKSF since 2019. They have fostered over 15 children throughout the years with caring for as many as 6 children at a time. While some children had returned to their homes, others had come back into their care. They do an amazing job with the children keeping them busy and providing a loving, structured home that allows them to thrive. Mr. and Mrs. Woodson have also fostered two of their grandchildren which resulted in being able to adopt them both successfully. SKSF has gratitude for the incredible love and support that families like the Woodson family provide for children in their care. Their selflessness and dedication make a profound impact on the lives of these young ones, offering them stability, love, and hope for a brighter future. Foster parents are truly invaluable and make a positive difference in children’s lives every day.

GENEROUS DONATIONS RECEIVED

We are grateful to announce the generous support we've received from local businesses in our community. Their heartfelt contributions have significantly bolstered our mission and allowed us to make a positive impact. These donations will be used in upcoming event drawings and silent auction to help raise funds to address the needs of those we serve. Thank you for your generous donations!

Adventure Mini Golf
Balance Chiropractic
Broadmoor World Arena
Colorado Railroad Museum
Crystal Park Cantina
Curves
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Fargo's Pizza Co.
Flipshack Gymnastic Fitness
Ghost Town Museum
Little Monkey Bizness
Main Event (formerly The Summit)
Overdrive Raceway
Panera Bread
Peppertree Restaurant
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Safesplash Swim School
Scheels Colorado Springs
Space Foundation Discovery Center
Urban Egg Restaurant

We are so fortunate to have a community partner like Tender Care Pediatric Services & Medical Supply! They donated thousands of dollars worth of medical supplies to our organization to help families in need. We appreciate their generosity!

GRANT RECEIVED

With grantor support, we can amplify our impact and make a meaningful difference. Each grant received enables us to provide more opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families. Thanks to this grantor for their support:

ANNUAL SPONSORS

We appreciate our new annual sponsors for supporting our mission and making an impact in our community:

Interested in partnering with Special Kids Special Families? Our 2024 Sponsorship menu has fantastic benefits at each level, starting at $1,000. When you align with our mission and commit to becoming an annual sponsor, you enable us to amplify our outreach, broaden our scope of influence, and create a ripple effect of positive change. Won't you join us in sustaining our vision of giving people in need the resources, compassion and freedom to achieve the life everyone deserves?

LEARN MORE ABOUT SPONSORSHIP

IN THE NEWS

Thanks Frank & Lisa from Be Encouraged with Frank & Lisa for having Derek Wilson, SKSF Director of Development & Communications on your show recently! We appreciate the community partnership and it was great meeting new faces!

Read all about our latest press release!

https://sksfcolorado.org/2024/02/special-kids-special-families-celebrates-25-years-serving-the-pikes-peak-region-with-bowl-for-the-green-event/

UPCOMING EVENTS

LANES ARE FILLING UP FAST!

If you’d like to participate, reserve your lane TODAY & register online for SKSF’s15th Annual Bowl-A-Rama event! This “Bowl for the Green” event is a fun St. Patrick’s themed fundraiser that everyone looks forward to every year held on Saturday, 3/16/24!

This year the event will be at King Pin Lanes 2-4pm. $35/per adult; $20/child; includes a meal voucher, buy one get one free drawing coupon, shoe rental and 2 games of bowling with a reserved lane.

We will have a drawing offering great items from area businesses and contest prizes will be awarded throughout the event. JOIN US! Space is limited so get your lane reserved today!

BOWL-A-RAMA

FUNDRAISE FOR SKSF!

Reach out to your followers and friends on Facebook and FUNDRAISE for SKSF! It’s super easy to do. Click here for more information .

CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE BOWL-A-RAMA?

HELP SPREAD THE WORD!

Print out an event flyer and help us spread the word. Post at your place of business or share with a friend. You can also share the event on your social media pages.

MAKE A DONATION!

Visit us online and make a donation to a bowler or a team.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS & SKSF TEAM HEROES

SKSF is teaming up with Special Olympics Colorado offering sports experiences to individuals with developmental & intellectual disabilities (ages 4 to 40+). We are excited to be a part of this collaboration and look forward to signing up athletes to join SKSF Team Heroes! If you’d like to join or have a loved one that would like to participate CLICK HERE for more information.

COMFORT CASES FOR KIDS IN FOSTER CARE

Did you know that 1 child every 2 minutes is placed in foster care? SKSF Foster Care team attended the collaborative event hosted by the Colorado Health Alliance & Comfort Cases to collect donated gift bags for children in foster care. Thanks to Rob Scheer, Founder of Comfort Cases for making this all possible!

Maggy Wolanske FOX21 covered this great story - providing bags of love for foster youth in our community! CHECK IT OUT HERE

WE ARE HIRING

Check out our job openings -

Great pay, great benefits, great people!

COMMUNITY CONNECTOR ASL
ADULT SERVICE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
ADULT MENTOR / CAREGIVER / DIRECT CARE PROVIDER

AVAILABLE JOB POSITIONS

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Adult & Senior Services

Residential Host Home

Behavioral Health

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