by Casey Lozier | May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Since she was five years old, Eugenia Doreen Wallace – who goes by Doreen – knew she wanted to be a lawyer. From a young age, Doreen and her brothers would gather in the living room and act out mock trials with made-up evidence and arguments. Their pretend cases...
by Casey Lozier | Apr 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
How do we effectively prevent child abuse in our communities? Who should be involved in child abuse prevention efforts, and where do we start? At Cornerstones of Care, our dedicated team members work with hundreds of children and families in Kansas and Missouri to...
by Casey Lozier | Apr 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Book Buddies arrive at the Gillis Campus Day Treatment School library shortly before 1:00 p.m. every Monday with a book cart, a large tub of art supplies, and smiles all around as they prepare for an hour of reading, crafts, and fun with the kids. “Our goal is to...
by Casey Lozier | Apr 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
On the first day of National Women in Construction Week this March, Marcia Bolton walked into The Shop by Build Trybe for her Monday volunteer shift and gasped. In front of her were three young female apprentices and the Build Trybe Building Trades Manager, Kendell...
by Casey Lozier | Apr 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Thyme for Kids Plant Sale will be held at the Ozanam Campus greenhouse on Friday, April 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Following the in-person sale, plants will be available for online purchase from Friday, May...
by Casey Lozier | Apr 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
“I love how it starts as a piece of wood, and you put all this effort into it, and then you get this end result,” said Daisey, a graduate of the Build Trybe Building Trades program. “I love seeing the end result.” A similar transformation process occurs for many of...