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West Texas
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Throughout Texas, hundreds of children are removed from their homes each month as a result of abuse and/or neglect. These children need foster homes and, sometimes, adoptive homes. LSS provides foster and adoption services in Texas, and the need for foster homes is greater now than ever. Call LSS for more information: Amarillo (806) 351-0168; Dallas/Fort Worth (800) 622-6697; El Paso (915) 598-5410; Lubbock (806) 698-0790; Mesquite (972) 682-0967; Mineral Wells (940) 325-3275; Tyler (903) 939-3438; and Waco (254) 714-2159. Visit www.LSSS.org and click on Children.
The group therapy playroom at the Nelson Children’s Center was recently remodeled and supplied with therapeutic toys thanks to a gift of $5,000 from Prospera Financial Services. The donation made possible the addition of new dolls, dress-up clothes and a sand box. These “toys” are designed to encourage the children to more easily share their feelings and emotions with the therapists who help the residents deal with emotional and behavioral problems. Prospera Financial Services also provided new tables, chairs and group activity books. Learn more about the Nelson Children’s Center at www.LSSS.org, or by calling Kristy McKinney at (940) 484-8232.
Several residents of Wedgewood South, the LSS assisted living community in Lubbock, have taken up golf, bowling, baseball and tennis – and they don’t have to leave their community to do so! Instead, they use a Nintendo Wii electronic game which is hooked up to the movie screen in the Wedgewood South chapel/theatre. Manager Christina Stephens says it’s the “latest thing” at retirement communities. She said the women of Wedgewood South have organized bowling teams! Learn more by calling (806) 798-1011, or visit www.LSSS.org and click on Seniors.
Celebre La Buena Vida, the annual fund-raiser for LSS adult day centers, raised $20,000. The event, attended by 225 supporters of the program, benefits the LSS Buena Vida Adult Day Centers in El Paso. Highlights of the evening were the silent and live auctions of "houses" painted and donated by more than 60 El Paso artists. For information about the adult day center program, call Peter Nicolaou at (915) 598-5403 or visit www.LSSS.org and click on Seniors.
Don’t miss Spring Fling June 6, the annual fund-raiser for LSS ministries on the South Plains. This year’s event begins at 5:30 p.m. at McPherson Cellars at 16th and Texas in Lubbock. Tickets are $25 in advance. Call (806) 792-5554 or visit
www.LSSS.org and click on
Event
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Central/Southwest Texas
Mayl 2008
Throughout Texas, hundreds of children are removed from their homes each month as a result of abuse and/or neglect. Offices in Harlingen, McAllen, Robstown, San Antonio and Victoria are actively seeking families willing to foster children in need. Thousands of children throughout Texas are in need of loving foster homes right now. Many also seek adoptive parents. To locate an LSS Foster Care and Adoption office in your area, please visit www.LSSS.org and click on Children.
July 20 is Lutheran Day at Minute Maid Park. Join us for a great day of baseball to benefit the Krause Children’s Center and LSS Adoption/Foster Care programs. Tickets for the Astros vs. Cubs game will be half price plus $2, with the additional $2 to benefit the children. The first pitch of the game will be awarded to the congregation that raises the most funds above and beyond the ticket prices. Call Dan Zieschang at (512) 706-7597 or email Dan.Zieschang@LSSS.org for more information.
Consider being a host for a Mother’s Day Tea on May 11! LSS has a way for you to honor the most important woman in your life and help children in need at the same time. Host a real or ‘virtual’ Mother’s Day Tea, with proceeds benefiting foster children and residents of our children’s centers. LSS provides a hostess packet and invitations; you provide the fun! Go to www.LSSS.org and click on the teacup!
Calling all golfers! Tomorrow’s Child Golf Tournament benefiting New Life Children’s Center and Austin Adoption Services will be Sept. 15 at Avery Ranch Golf Club in Austin. For sponsorship information contact Dan Zieschang at (512) 706-7597 or email events@LSSS.org.
The Bokenkamp Fashion Show returns to Corpus Christi! This year’s event takes place Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Omni Bayfront Hotel in scenic downtown Corpus Christ. Save the date for fun, fashion and charity, with silent auctions and a chance to see the latest fashions and trends in women’s wear. Call Miranda Burge at (512) 459-1000 for more information, or email miranda.burge@LSSS.org.
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Southeast Texas
Mayl 2008
Throughout Texas, hundreds of children are removed from their homes each month as a result of abuse and/or neglect. Offices in Houston and Victoria are actively seeking families willing to foster children in need. Thousands of children throughout Texas are in need of loving foster homes right now. Many also seek adoptive parents. To locate an LSS Foster Care and Adoption office in your area, please visit www.LSSS.org and click on Children.
Consider being a host for a Mother’s Day Tea! LSS has a way for you to honor the most important woman in your life and help children in need at the same time. Host a real or ‘virtual’ Mother’s Day Tea, with proceeds benefiting foster children and residents of our children’s centers. LSS provides a hostess packet and invitations; you provide the fun! Go to www.LSSS.org and click on the teacup!
Krause Children’s Center in Katy invites you to the 2008 Trinity Charter School Graduation Ceremony May 30. Commencement begins at 1 p.m., with a short reception following. Please consider bringing one of the following items for the boys and girls at the Krause Center: notebook paper, #2 pencils, construction paper, Elmer’s GGlue, map pencils, pocket folders, graph paper, non-toxic markers. Please RSVP to Krause at (281) 392-7505. For more information, visit www.KrauseChildrensCenter.org
Warm up your golf swing for the Tomorrow’s Child Golf Tournament on June 16 at Pine Forest Country Club in Houston benefiting Krause Children’s Center in Katy. For sponsorship information or to register to play in the tournament, visit www.KrauseChildrensCenter.org and click on the golf ball. For more information, contact Diane Covert, Krause development director, at
(281) 693-3826 or email diane.covert@LSSS.org.
July 20 is Lutheran Day at Minute Maid Park. Join us for a great day of baseball to benefit the Krause Children’s Center and LSS Adoption/Foster Care programs. Tickets for the Astros vs. Cubs game will be half price plus $2, with the additional $2 to benefit the children. The first pitch of the game will be awarded to the congregation that raises the most funds above and beyond the ticket prices. Call Dan Zieschang at (512) 706-7597 or email Dan.Zieschang@LSSS.org for more information.
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