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:628@kicmke.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260202T000855Z URL:https://kicmke.org/events/kic-connects-valentines-day-edition-hope-str eet-feb-2026/ SUMMARY:KIC Connects: Valentine's Day Edition with Hope Street DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nKIC Connects returns to Shechem for a special Va lentine’s Day service event bringing KIC families together with youth se rved by Hope Street Ministry. Participants will create floral arrangement s and Valentine treat bags to share with Hope Street residents\, combining fun\, connection\, and meaningful service in a welcoming community settin g.\n\nLast summer\, KIC launched its inaugural KIC Connects Summer Service Series which included monthly service projects uniting KIC families with youth served by Hope Street Ministry.  We're excited to head back at Shec hem community center for this Valentine's Day Edition of KIC Connects!\nAc tivities\nWe will start the session with an introductory game of Valentine 's Day Bingo and then transition to a service project. \n\nThis session’ s project will be: Flowers and Sweet Treats for the Hope Street housing co mmunity. \n\nParticipants will engage in creative acts of kindness by pack ing a Valentine's Day treat bag (one to take-home and one to donate). They will also create a floral arrangement to spread joy within the Hope Stree t housing community. \n\nAfter our service project\, the youth volunteers will have social time to connect and have fun with one another. It's a pow erful way to cultivate a sense of belonging\, dignity\, and joy within our community!\nImpact\nMany KIC volunteers come from the suburban greater Mi lwaukee area\, while Hope Street Ministry is in central Milwaukee’s 5320 6 zip code. By bridging geographic and social divides\, we hope to empower young volunteers to feel connected\, capable\, and confident. These hands -on service projects also teach essential life skills including communicat ion\, problem-solving\, leadership\, teamwork\, and a strong work ethic — equipping youth to become engaged citizens in their community. \nWhen &\; Where\nThursday\, Feb. 12 from 4-5 p.m.\nShechem at Hope Street\n\n 2522 W. Capitol Drive\n\nMilwaukee\, WI 53206\nRegistration Information\nP articipant Cap: 30\n\nAge: Perfect for kids of all ages and their families ! \n\nCost: This group is free to attend\, but you’re welcome to make a donation to support this and future KIC service projects. \n\nMaterials: W ear comfortable clothing and bring a positive attitude ready for fun!\n\nQ uestions: Email lynn@kicmke.org with any specific questions.\n\nCancellati ons: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to life. However\, we understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer participate\, please email lynn@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/2026/02/KI C-Connects-Valentines-Day-Edition.png CATEGORIES:Creativity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR