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January/February 2021
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Happy New Year & Valentine's Day
Thank you to everyone who has helped to make this past holiday season a special time for our youth! From financial donations, collections of stocking stuffers, and gifts for all of the kids to providing meals, activities, and experiences, together you are making spirits bright!
As many of you experienced, we also kicked off our new year with an unusual three weekends in a row of ice and snow. And the kids made the best of it! You can see more photos on our Facebook page here.
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10% Tuesday at Famous Toastery
Our fearless leader, Executive Director Emily Parrish, joined Wilson about the Home's mission to care for children ages birth to 21 who have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care. See the full news story here.
To support this mission, Famous Toastery Tega Cay is donating 10 percent of proceeds through this Tuesday February 15th! Famous Toastery COO, David Burgess, shares why they support the mission of the Home. Take a look!
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The Good Stuff
Every day, our youth are working hard towards their goals. The community provides nearly half of the Home's resources - our mission would not be possible without you! Here are some of the "wins" you made possible last month:
- Todd was able to finish another high school credit and get his state ID!
- Five youth made honor roll, and Hope is starting classes at York Tech!
- Jay passed his permit test!
- Eleven youth became First Aid/CPR certified!
- Our youth living in one cottage completed a scavenger hunt around Rock Hill with our staff!
- Some of our youth experienced new flavors for the first time! One had the first taste of Bojangles at the annual Bojangles Christmas party, and others enjoyed steak and shrimp for the first time at another holiday gathering hosted by long-time volunteers. Thanks to our meal partners, there were many "first tastes" over the holiday break!
Your support changes what's possible for these youth. Thank you!
*Details are changed to protect the confidentiality of the youth, but the stories are real accomplishments you make possible!
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Crossroads Program
Youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless stay in the shadows. Unlike the stereotype many hold for "homeless", these youth work to blend in, hiding their true needs from those around them for fear of judgment or to simply protect themselves.
Not only can you help by sharing that youth homelessness is a problem in our own community, you can help youth find help, home, and hope!
How You Can Help
- Posting flyers around town (Download or reply to this email to request printed copies)
- Sharing the video on your social media
- Inviting a speaker for your group from the Children's Attention Home to learn more
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Getting Ready for Spring!
Even though it's not spring just yet, we have some projects we're already planning for and we could use your help!
Just like your home, we have a shopping list, too! Our Amazon wishlist is full of ways you can help make the Home a great place for our youth, including some lawn care supplies we need for the spring projects! Be sure to select the Home for Amazon Smile!
Outdoor Service Projects
Looking to schedule a team-building activity for the spring? Volunteer and help us knock some items off the punch list! To learn more about available opportunities, email maintenance @attentionhome.org.
Join Our Lawn Care Team
We are looking for wonderful folks . Interested or know someone who may be? Email maintenance@attentionhome.org.
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Schedule a Visit!
Campus Tours
Every Tuesday, 11am-1pm, 5-6pm
Come for a visit! We would love to show you the Home, share our mission in action and ways you can help. Each tour lasts for about 30 minutes. Select a date from the sign-up genius, or if you have a group of 5 or more, please email development@attentionhome.org.
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Other Ways to Help
Become a Service Partner
The Home is looking for businesses who can partner with the Home by providing discounted or donated services. We're currently looking for help with tree-trimming and gutter cleaning. Interested or know someone who may be? Email maintenance@attentionhome.org.
Help appreciate our teammates by treating them to a few surprises and goodies, such as doughnuts and coffee, holiday themed goodies, or come up with an idea of your own! For questions, contact Denise McNeill at development@attentionhome.org or (803) 328-8871 ext 6843.
The single most common factor for children who develop resilience is at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive parent, caregiver, or other adult. Volunteers who serve as a mentor help the our youth build community relationships and find their own pathway to success. This could be you! Learn more at bit.ly/cahmentor.
Monthly donors help make sure that the Home has the financial resources every month to provide for the many needs of our youth. For as little as $10 a month, you are helping us provide opportunity and hope to youth and families in need. Give today at attentionhome.org/give.
Invite a representative from the Home to speak with your group about the Home and opportunities to get involved! Submit your request here.
If you have any questions, or would like to learn about more ways you can propel our mission forward, we'd love to talk with you more! Contact Denise McNeill (info@attentionhome.org, 803-372-6843).
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