BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:548@kicmke.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T171500 DTSTAMP:20250828T223334Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/kic-connects-summer-service-series-5-creatin g-shine-on-hygiene-kits-for-kids/ SUMMARY:KIC Connects Summer Service Series #5: Creating Shine On! Hygiene K its for Kids DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nThis summer\, KIC launched its inaugural KIC Con nects Summer Service Series - Building Resiliency and Friendship Across Zi p Codes which includes monthly service projects uniting KIC families with youth served by Hope Street Ministry.\n\nJoin us at Shechem Community Cent er for our FIFTH and final service session!\n\nMany KIC volunteers come fr om the suburban greater Milwaukee area\, while Hope Street Ministry is in central Milwaukee’s 53206 zip code. By bridging geographic and social di vides\, we hope to empower young volunteers from KIC and Shechem to feel c onnected\, capable\, and confident as they work on service projects togeth er.\n\nThese hands-on service projects also teach essential life skills in cluding communication\, problem-solving\, leadership\, teamwork\, and a st rong work ethic - equipping youth to become engaged citizens in their comm unity.\n\nIn addition to our service project\, we will include social acti vities for the youth to play\, laugh and enjoy summertime fun together!\nA ctivities\nJoin us at this session for Creating Shine On! Hygiene Kits for Kids.\nThe session will begin with a brief photo slideshow highlighting m oments from our KIC Connects Summer Service Series\, followed by a time to enjoy snacks and connect with new friends.\nThen\, in our “take one\, g ive one” service project\, each child will decorate two canvas pouches a nd fill them with hygiene items tailored for kids and teens—one to keep and one to donate to the Shechem community needs basket. This creative\, h ands-on activity allows participants to express kindness while learning th e value of giving back.\nBy combining meaningful service with fun and soci al connection\, this project helps kids from across Milwaukee build friend ships and community while promoting dignity\, wellness\, and compassion fo r others.\n\nImpact\nAt the KIC Connects Summer Service Series\, we intend to:\n\n \n\n - Deepen Family &\; Community Connections: By engaging children in positive activities\, we create spaces where families can bond and connect with others.\n - Increase Engagement in Positive Activities: Youth will engage throughout the summer in unique service projects\, nurt uring confidence and reinforcing a culture of kindness and mutual support.  \n - Increase Access to Essential Resources: Assembling hygiene kits fo r Shechem kids\, providing meals\, and creating welcome baskets directly m eets basic needs such as food\, health\, and childcare resources for famil ies.\n - Promote Community Connectedness &\; Safety: Group service pro jects bring people together\, strengthening trust and fostering a safe\, i nclusive environment.\n - Celebrate the Power of Arts &\; Creativity: Whether through baking or crafting for others\, creative expression will p lay a vital role in reinforcing a sense of belonging.\n\n\n\nWhen &\; W here\nTuesday\, Sept. 16 from 4:15-5:15 p.m.\n\nShechem at Hope Street\n\n 2522 W. Capitol Drive\n\nMilwaukee\, WI 53206\nRegistration Information\nP articipant Cap: 30\nAges: Perfect for kids of all ages and their families! \nCost: This group is free to attend\, but you’re welcome to make a don ation to support this and future KIC service projects. Thank you to the Gr eater Milwaukee Foundation for the financial support of the KIC Connects: Summer Service Series!\nMaterials: Wear comfortable clothing and bring a p ositive attitude ready for fun!\n\nQuestions: Email rebekah@kicmke.org wit h any specific questions.\n\nCancellations: We count on our registered vol unteers to make these projects come to life. However\, we understand illne ss and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer participate\, please email rebekah@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.\nOur Partner\nHop e Street is the Greenhouse for People on 26th and Capitol. For more inform ation\, visit their website. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kicmke.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/KI C-Connects-Summer-Service-Series.png CATEGORIES:Children and Families END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR