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Category: Youth Support

Guest Blog: BIST Manager Reflects on the Bold Impact of Educators this National Teacher Appreciation Week

Guest Blog: BIST Manager Reflects on the Bold Impact of Educators this National Teacher Appreciation Week

From a high school algebra teacher who inspired him to pursue a career in education to the sixth-grade teacher team at Guadalupe Centers Middle School, BIST Manager Nick Oddo shares his gratitude for outstanding teachers this National Teacher Appreciation Week.

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National Volunteer Appreciation Week: Chicktime Volunteers Empower Girls at the Ozanam Campus to Discover Their Passion

National Volunteer Appreciation Week: Chicktime Volunteers Empower Girls at the Ozanam Campus to Discover Their Passion

From building a campfire to crafting macrame wall hangings, the girls in residential treatment at the Ozanam Campus always anticipate an exciting Saturday when the Chicktime volunteers come visit. Feel inspired this National Volunteer Appreciation Week by learning more about the women behind Chicktime, our featured volunteer group.

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Building Bridges for Student Success: BIST Program Uplifts Struggling Middle School Student

Building Bridges for Student Success: BIST Program Uplifts Struggling Middle School Student

Learn how a dedicated school counselor, an assistant principal, and a supportive team joined forces with their BIST Consultant to implement the model and foster trust, skill-building, and, ultimately, success for one Hocker Grove Middle School student.

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For Ozanam Eagles, Basketball Gives a Sense of Purpose

For Ozanam Eagles, Basketball Gives a Sense of Purpose

The eighth-seeded Ozanam Eagles boys’ basketball team played its opening round of the Great Plains Athletic Conference tournament on February 20, facing the top-seeded Independence Home School Lions.

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Residential Youth Enjoy Diverse Adventures Across Kansas City Metro Thanks to Hunt Family Foundation Grant

Residential Youth Enjoy Diverse Adventures Across Kansas City Metro Thanks to Hunt Family Foundation Grant

From fighting dragons at Sandbox Virtual Reality to catching foul balls at a Kansas City Monarch’s baseball game, the youth in Cornerstones of Care’s on-campus living programs enjoyed a wide variety of field trip adventures in 2023.

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