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October Calendar
- October 10 - Zio's Restaurant will donate 20% of sales to TLC 11am -
10pm
(w/ flyer)
- October 17 - Culver's of Olathe will donate 25% of sales to TLC
4pm - 10pm
(w/ flyer)
- October 14 - United for Kids Gala at the Overland Park Sheraton
Hotel
- October 27- Family Fun Night at Celebrity's
Sidewalk Cafe
Jewelry Box Antiques
Gem Sale
Click
here for Culver's and Zio's Flyers
TLC's October Wish List:
- White socks, underwear/boxers, toothbrush/toothpaste, African
American hair products, chap stick
- Gift cards for restaurants, Wal-Mart, Target, hair salons and movie
theatres
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Monthly
E-Newsletter
October 7,
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President's Update... |
Johnson County
Young Matrons (JCYM) created a vision and developed a mission to
address the needs in the County in the 1970's. TLC's acquisition of
KEYS continues to expand the intentions of our founders. As KEYS
becomes a part of TLC we will be able to effectively serve more
children, youth and families. As KEYS and TLC become one, the
original vision of JCYM to serve an underserved population of youth
will be further enhanced.
The creation of
therapeutic foster care and transitional living facilities are among
two of the services that we are studying as we acquire KEYS. These
are incredibly exciting times at TLC. The commitment, passion, and
motivation to serve our community has never been higher, but as
always we know that any strides that are made in the quality of life
of our children only happens in partnership with you!
Thank you for
your continued support!
Warmest personal
regards,
Bob Drummond ,
Ed.D
 
CHANGING LIVES...
TLC
Merges with KEYS Youth Services
The Board of
Directors of both TLC and KEYS has approved TLC acquiring the assets
of KEYS. The underlying purpose of the TLC acquisition of KEYS
will be to further the mission of both organizations, serve more
children and youth in underserved areas, create administrative
efficiencies (particularly through technology), and combine the
strengths of two highly effective organizations.
The specific
goals of the acquisition includes the following:
- To create a continuum of care for children, youth and
families ranging from foster care through residential treatment in
Johnson County.
- To take advantage of efficiencies gained through an
economy of scale made possible with a larger organization.
- To provide more residential treatment beds for
underserved populations (Level 5).
- To create an overall stronger agency with higher
visibility, increase the ability to attract more private
government funds and to have a greater influence on public
policy.
- To provide transitional living beds in Johnson
County.
- To provide more foster care opportunities in Johnson
County.
- To strengthen TLC's Board with the addition of
several excellent KEYS Board members.
- To provide an opportunity for all Level 5 Johnson
County youth to attend the therapeutic alternative school
currently being built on TLC's campus.
- To strengthen all staff through increased training
opportunities and increased use of technology.
- To enhance the funding opportunities of the new
organization by combining donor bases.
During
this time of transition, we trust that TLC can count on the same
level of dedication and involvement you have given to TLC and/or
KEYS over the years. We are confident that this merger will
enable us to reach our ultimate goal...to help as many children in
need as our resources will allow.
Gift Planning at Your Fingertips
Do you have
questions about estate planning? Planned giving? Your
will?
Each month, we feature new articles and interactive
features on our Gift Planning website that cover such
topics.
New this month...
How much do you know about
estate taxes? Take our new quiz, "Q & A: Estate Tax Quiz," to
find out.
Do you have a vacation home that is no longer used?
Do your children have little use for the family farm or home?
Consider a gift of real estate to TLC and read "When Giving Real
Estate Makes Sense."
As the end of the year approaches, many
people take this opportunity to make a meaningful gift to TLC, and
they are awarded tax benefits as a result. "The Season for Giving"
will help answer your year-end giving questions.
And, take a
peek at the free e-brochures that we offer. Go to the article titled
"Discover Valuable Lessons With Our Free e-Brochures" to find out
more.
Expand your mind. Click
here to visit TLC's Gift Planning website.
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SHINING
STARS...
Recognizing Special
Volunteers
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KC
Cares is an organization that focuses on providing flexible
volunteer opportunities for busy professionals who may otherwise not
be able to find time to give back to the community. Linda
Sonnenmoser is a member of this organization and this is her first
time volunteering for TLC. With the help of Harper Fabric in
Overland Park, Linda and others were able to sew 59 curtain panels
to cover windows in TLC's shelter. Harper Fabric donated their
facility, as well as sewing machines, supplies and the fabric to
make this activity possible Linda says it is such a good
feeling to be able to get out and do something in the
community. She wants the youth in TLC's shelter to know that
somebody cares enough about them to give them something nice for
their home.
Curtains hanging
in the window of a bedroom at TLC's shelter.
For more
information on TLC volunteer
opportunities visit our
website.
Special Event Spotlight...
TLC's 2005 Holiday Cards
Again
this year, TLC will be selling greeting cards for the holiday
season. This is an excellent opportunity to support TLC while
also enjoying beautiful scenes from the Country Club Plaza in Kansas
City. Each package of 25 cards is sold for a minimum
contribution of $25.00 and the cards can be personalized for an
additional $15.00. This year's card is entitled Plaza for
the Holidays. You may purchase a package of 25 of this
year's card or a variety pack containing five of this year's card
and a variety of past years' cards. Orders can be placed by
calling Jessica Pham at the TLC office at 913-764-2887 or by
visiting TLC's holiday card artist, Gil Rumsey's Gallery in historic
downtown Overland Park. To view a complete selection of
holiday cards or to place your order on line, visit our website at
http://www.kidstlc.org/giving_cards.html.
TLC's 2005
Holiday Card
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INSIDE
SENTIMENT:
Greetings of the
Season and Best Wishes for the New Year.
Leawood Rotary's Bids for Kids
Leawood
Rotary's annual Bids for Kids event was held Saturday,
October 1st at The Ritz Charles in Overland Park. This
exciting event was sponsored by National Bank of Kansas City, BKD
and Kansas City Southern Lines. The evening included a raffle
ticket drawing for a wide screen TV and a silent and live auction in
which proceeds will be donated to TLC and Horizon Academy We
would like to extend our gratitude to the Leawood Rotary Club for
all of their support!
Jewelry Box Antiques Fund Raiser for
TLC
The
2004 United for Kids Gala author and "Gem Hunter", Gary Bowersox,
has partnered with Doug Webster, owner of Jewelry Box Antiques, to
create an excellent way to support TLC. Visit Jewelry Box
Antiques on October 26, 27, 28 and 29 for the Gem Event. Doug
and Gary will donate 10% of sales to TLC for all those who say they
came to the Gem Event to support TLC. In addition, they will
honor any Free Gem Coupons from http://www.gems-afghan.com/
and give TLC supporters a 10% discount on gems and mountings.
Jewelry Box Antiques is located at 2450 Grand, Suite 313 in Crown
Center and they can be reached by phone at 816-472-1760.
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