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Events, In the News, Newsletter
February 1, 2021

Coming Spring: Easter Sun Run 2021   Join us virtually on Saturday, April 3 for the 27th Annual Easter Sun Run. Grab your family or running partner and choose your favorite place to run or walk. This will be a virtual event for the 10K and the Jeff Wenzel Memorial 2-mile Walk. It is one of Youth Horizons’...

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Mentoring, Newsletter
January 4, 2021

Kinloch Price Boys Ranch Update   [caption id="attachment_19264" align="alignright" width="300"] KPBR training session[/caption] Regular training is essential for staff at Kinloch Price Boys Ranch. There, Youth Horizons serves about 25 foster care youth who require nurturing, empathy and skilled intervention strategies to overcome adverse life circumstances. Recently, YH President Robert Garner and Risa Rehmert, Director of Program Development,...

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In the News, Newsletter, Residential
January 4, 2021

Wren Girls Home News   Shown here are photos of renderings and blueprints of the Wren Home for Girls. We are happy to announce that the project remains on schedule. Platting of the Wren land is complete and will be approved through the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. The plan is still to begin construction early in the...

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Mentoring, Newsletter, Staff Highlight
January 4, 2021

A New Addition to The Mentoring Team Hello, I am Kimberly Collins. I recently joined the Youth Horizons Family as a Mentor Coach. Before this, I worked for USD 259 for 8 1/2 years as a Paraeducator at Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet School. I am an Associate Minister at Tabernacle Bible Church under the...

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Newsletter, Staff Highlight
December 1, 2020

Meet Angela!   [caption id="attachment_19186" align="alignright" width="300"] Angela Lee, Admin. Assistant[/caption] Hi, I am Angela Lee. I recently joined Youth Horizons as an Administrative Assistant. I previously worked at a local independent investment firm for seven years. My amazing husband, Jonathan, and I have two beautiful daughters; Jacey and Jordyn, a preschooler and toddler, respectively. We enjoy being...

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Mentoring, Newsletter, Success Stories
December 1, 2020

A Community Partner Thank You   [caption id="attachment_19216" align="alignleft" width="363"] Mentor and protégé at botanica gardens.[/caption] We want to thank Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, for again providing Youth Horizons' Mentor-Protégé Matches with free tickets to the annual Illuminations show. Our Matches often express excitement and gratitude after attending the show. YH is grateful for our partnership with Botanica. Especially...

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Mentoring, Newsletter, Residential, Staff Highlight
November 3, 2020

Personnel Update from the President Greetings, There is so much excitement happening at Youth Horizons. Most of the excitement stems from the development of a committed staff and a new leadership team. God’s favor on the organization is so apparent. We continue to focus on what matters most even in the midst of COVID. My Pastor often says,...

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Mentoring, Newsletter, Success Stories
November 3, 2020

Aiming for Mentoring Success   A good indicator of Mentor-Protege success is common interest. For example, if the Mentor and Protégé both enjoy the same hobby that shared passion will strengthen their bond and time together. Take Matt Hampton and Tristan. They've been matched for more than five years. Their mutual hobby is trap shooting. They are...

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Events, Mentoring, Newsletter
November 3, 2020

New Programming at KPBR   Our boys out at Kinloch Price Boys Ranch have been enjoying the start of their school year. One of the highlights for them has been the new physical education program, led by Mark Washington, the new Activities Coordinator. The boys have participated in a football tire toss challenge, basketball lessons, and even...