Dear Friends, Supporters, and Volunteers,

As the summer transitions into autumn, I'm honored to share an update on the vital work you've made possible throughout July, August, and September. The third quarter was a time of immense growth, and every milestone reflects the power of our community working together to advance Sally Kate Winters Family Services.

Our work is powered by people. We are deeply grateful for every hour volunteered and every dollar donated. A massive thank you to our Volunteers! During this quarter, our dedicated volunteers contributed over 179 hours of service, which is equivalent to providing two full months of tutoring support for eight youth. They helped organize our clinic and redecorate our RHY room. Additionally, they led activities such as swimming, tie-dyeing shirts, movies, skating, and planting flowers. Volunteers provided cakes for youth birthday celebrations, donated hygiene products, clothing, and food, set up furniture for the Shelter and TLP, and painted and organized spaces for our programs. This commitment assisted the organization and made an incredible impact.

We held our Christmas in July and our signature fundraiser for Annual Christmas shirts, tiles, and ornaments also began. This year, every shirt, tile, and ornament sold will support our youth programs, bridge critical gaps and ensure effective outreach. For the first time, one of our youths designed our Christmas Shirts. I hope you can get a shirt, tile, or ornament this year and contribute to this meaningful cause.

Through presentations on Mandated Reporting and Safe Place, we helped organizations and groups understand the importance of safety. We taught how to recognize signs of unsafe situations and how to seek help. These conversations are an important part of our ongoing mission. We aim to protect children and empower our community with knowledge to prevent child abuse. As a result, over 200 individuals were trained, further extending child safety measures across various community activities and consistently reinforcing the safe environments we strive to create.

  We are proud to highlight our partnership with United Way and His Way; their support is instrumental in providing resources, grants, and expertise.

As we enter the final quarter of the year, our focus shifts toward Community Awareness and youth outreach, as well as preparing for the end-of-year giving campaigns, which are crucial for our sustainability. We are gearing up for Giving Tuesday on December 2nd. Mark your calendar and pledge to make a difference on this special day. Your support is vital, and together we can continue to drive our mission forward.

Thank you for being the driving force behind everything we do. Your belief in Sally Kate Winters Family Services is our greatest asset, and we look forward to sharing more milestones with you soon.

With Appreciation,

Cindy Tucker

Executive Director