Did You Know?
What
We Are:
We
are a private non-profit.
We are a business.
We are growing and changing to
meet community needs.
We exist on private donations
to do the work of the community.
What
We Are Not:
We
are not Federally funded.
We are not state funded.
We are not a hand out for clients.
What We Do:
We
provide over a half of a million services in Douglas County each year.
We provide hope.
We help put the pieces back together for people in crisis.
We keep people from becoming
homeless.
We help the sick get well.
We keep people from being hungry.
Who We Help:
The
homeless
The children
The Working Poor
Families
The Elderly
Did You Know That:
Individual
giving has declined over the past two years?
Each month the Ballard Center
can only help about one-quarter of those needing assistance?
100%
of the money donated to the Ballard Center goes to the children and
families that we serve?
We need your help more than ever?
Each year we set and meet stringent
outcome measures?
What are our Long-Term Goals?
To
build a new infant/toddler early education center for low-income families.
To start a Foster Grandparent
program.
To continue working with the
community to enhance the delivery and administration of non-profit human
service programs.
To continue improving the quality
of our early education program by committing our efforts to the support
of our college educated teachers.
"I
have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position
that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which one has overcome
while trying to succeed."
-Booker
T. Washington-
Ballard Community Services
Recognizes Community at Annual Award & Recognition Ceremony
On November 5, 2007 at Plymouth Congregational Church, Ballard Community Services recognized community volunteers and collaborating partners.
2007 Award Recipients:
Anna "Petey" Cerf Lifetime Recognition Award
Sue Hack
2007 Silent Hero Award
Don "Red Dog" Gardner
LaMerle McCoy Board Member Recognition
Bill Bayouth
Corporate Hero Award
EVCO Foods
Community Volunteer Award
Anita O'Keefe
Community Partners
Tiny-K
Douglas County Senior Services
ECKAN
Free State & Lawrence High Supported Work Program
Volunteers
Marilyn McElhenie
Margie Ray
D.J. Ray
Rebecca Frazier
Nicole Reno
Brian Runk
What Do You Do With Your Household
Goods and Clothing?
Many people call us
to ask about when we take donations of clothing, toys, furniture and other
goods. It is true, we do take donations during business hours. At the
Ballard Center, that is from 9:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
At Penn House, that is from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
The Ballard Center takes children's clothing only. Penn House takes adult
clothing, furniture and toys. Unfortunately, there are times, due to the
restrictions of the Fire Marshall, that we will be unable to take donations.
With the closing of the Salvation Army thrift store we are at capacity
with donations. The Goodwill Store also takes donations of goods and clothing.
We sincerely appreciate the donations and the fact that we can help others
through your generosity, please just understand that we will not always
be able to take your extra items and please keep in mind that we have
to clean up what is dumped outside of our buildings and we ask that you
be considerate and not do so.
Don't forget to support your local United Way campaign. It makes a very big difference!
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Aidan & Chloe
socializing on the playground
Ballard Board Welcomes New Members
Through the Brookcreek Learning Center consolidation, Ballard Community Services welcomes
three new board members, Jason Hornberger, Claudia Jones and Dennis Garrison. In addition, in January 2008 the Ballard Board will welcome
Shireen Chamany - Senior Resources Specialist at Hallmark and
Janet Bates - field base consultant and district employee in early childhood special education.
In addition, the following board members will be retiring from service on the BCS Board:
Gail Vick, Allison Vance Moore, Liz Meyer, Adrienne Paranjothi, Ryan Brittingham and
Christine Dobson
Volunteer
Opportunities!
If
you would like to volunteer at the Ballard Center there are several
available options for you. When you call to set an appointment to come
in the very first time please be prepared to let the person you talk
to know where you would like to volunteer. The following options are
available:
1. Classroom Volunteers Volunteers
are need in each of our five classrooms. The children attending our
program range in age from one to five. Please let us know what age group
you are most comfortable with.
2. Human Service Program Volunteers - We
are always looking for help stocking our food pantry, organizing our
clothing pantry or helping us in the office. Please let us know if you
have an interest in any of these activities.