There are no words to describe the pride I have for our community right now. In the darkest times we see somebody step up and really make a difference. Saturday it was HUNDREDS of people who, in a dreary rain soaked day, shone brightly and came together to show the Matteson family they are loved...Read More

Well, we made it through another summer of Parks and Cohesion programs. We visited 18 sites weekly, 506 unduplicated students served, 1155 books read and 92 kindness points given for going above and beyond to help peers and staff.   So honored to be part of such wonderful programs. Kudos to the kids for keeping...Read More

Dog days of summer!!!! Abby got to join us today for four groups. She was in HEAVEN!!!! Sorry for the amount of pics, but was so impossible to pick and choose. Abby couldn’t get enough, Amita tried on apparel, the girls braided Abby’s hair at one site and we were joined by Scout at Beecher....Read More

Some participants got into the project more than others. The goal…..name three things you can do to help eliminate bullying and make everybody feel included. Along with three suggestions, one young lady added……and I quote “an artist’s rendition of a person rendering help to a fall victim”. I want to know where this girl is...Read More

Wednesday Amita held down the fort by herself……..it looks like she had it all under control. She even selected her own book and read during silent reading. The kids who earned enough kindness and reading points got some prizes today. One of the prizes was a dog tag……of course, why wouldn’t it be….and the kids...Read More

Three more site visits completed. Another great day of reading, artwork and several new faces as we ran into Sarah and Scout who have been holding down the summer reading program at Beecher. We met a young girl who just melted into Ami and talked of her dog she recently lost to cancer. A young...Read More

K9 Pierce, the arson dog donated to Arkansas, hits it big his first call to duty working the fire scene and locating the origin!!!! Great job and welcome to the force 🔥 🐕  Read More

Priefert kennels ordered ✔ Doggie doors delivered ✔ Kuranda beds at the ready ✔ Building delivered on pallets in yard ✔ Site prep nearly ready ✔ Juli Lathrop ONE HAPPY CAMPER ✔ ✔ ✔ NO TURNING BACK ❤💕💕❤💕💕❤Read More

It’s getting there!!!!! Worked until dark. Found out things are being pre-fabricated at the garage, so once ground is done, building should FLY up! EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!Read More