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:526@kicmke.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T170000 DTSTAMP:20250530T021524Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/kic-connects-summer-service-series-building- resiliency-friendship-across-zip-codes-1/ SUMMARY:KIC Connects Summer Service Series #1: Building Resiliency and Frie ndship Across Zip Codes DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nThis summer\, KIC is launching its inaugural KIC Connects Summer Service Series which includes monthly service projects un iting KIC families with youth served by Hope Street Ministry.\n\nJoin us a t Shechem community center for our FIRST service session!\n\nMany KIC volu nteers come from the suburban greater Milwaukee area\, while Hope Street M inistry is in central Milwaukee’s 53206 zip code. By bridging geographic and social divides\, we hope to empower young volunteers to feel connecte d\, capable\, and confident.\n\nThese hands-on service projects also teach essential life skills including communication\, problem-solving\, leaders hip\, teamwork\, and a strong work ethic - equipping youth to become engag ed citizens in their community.\n\nIn addition to our service project\, we will include social activities for the youth to play\, laugh and enjoy su mmertime fun together!\nActivities\nWe will start each session with an int roductory game and/or get-to-know you activity. Then we will do some learn ing together about the specific service project we will engage in together . After this\, we will do a service project together.\n\nProjects may incl ude one of the following:\n\n \n\n - Welcome Baskets: Assemble and deliv er baskets to celebrate members’ achievements\, welcome new residents\, and provide hygiene kits for Shechem youth.\n - Creative Acts of Kindness : Organize baking\, crafting\, and card-making to spread joy within the ho using community.\n - Inclusion: Partner with The Ability Center to bring wheelchair basketball to the community\, promoting inclusive play and enga gement.\n - Adoption Gifts Project: Create adoption cards to accompany st uffed animals for distribution during adoption ceremonies\, making these m ilestones even more special.\n\n\n\nAfter our service project\, the youth volunteers will have social time to connect and have fun with one another. It's a powerful way to cultivate a sense of belonging\, dignity\, and joy within our community!\nImpact\nAt this KIC Family Project\, we intend to: \n\n \n\n - Deepen Family &\; Community Connections: By engaging chil dren in positive activities\, we create spaces where families can bond and connect with others.\n - Increase Engagement in Positive Activities: You th will engage throughout the summer in unique service projects\, nurturin g confidence and reinforcing a culture of kindness and mutual support. \n - Increase Access to Essential Resources: Assembling hygiene kits for Sh echem kids\, providing meals\, and creating welcome baskets directly meets basic needs such as food\, health\, and childcare resources for families. \n - Promote Community Connectedness &\; Safety: Group service project s bring people together\, strengthening trust and fostering a safe\, inclu sive environment.\n - Celebrate the Power of Arts &\; Creativity: Whet her through baking or crafting for others\, creative expression will play a vital role in reinforcing a sense of belonging.\n\n\n\nWhen &\; Where \nWednesday\, June 25 from 3-5 p.m.\n\nShechem at Hope Street\n\n2522 W. C apitol Drive\n\nMilwaukee\, WI 53206\nRegistration Information\nParticipan t Cap: 30 families\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.\nMaterials: Wear co mfortable clothing and bring a positive attitude ready for fun!\n\nQuestio ns: Email rebekah@kicmke.org with any specific questions.\n\nCancellations : We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to lif e. However\, we understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you ca n no longer participate\, please email rebekah@kicmke.org ASAP so we can f ill your spot.\nOur Partner\nHope Street is the Greenhouse for People on 2 6th and Capitol. For more information\, visit their website. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kicmke.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/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