Last week, our friends from GE’s IT Department stopped by and made donor cards using the brailler and craft materials. Thank you, GE. We can always count on you.
April is National Volunteer Month, and we would like to take a moment to thank everyone who donates their time to VIPS . From the cards to the cleanups, the effort is staggering. We couldn’t do what we do with you.
Our friends from the Kentucky Science Center paid us a visit and brought so much cool stuff to play with. There was a Squishy, Gooshy, Mushy station, tiny little plastic creatures so the kids could practice using a magnifying glass, and of course, homemade slime for everyone to take home. You’re welcome, parents. Thank you, KSC!
Yesterday, students from UofL’s Future Physician Assistants of Kentucky (FPAK) visited Kids Town to talk about the importance of good hand washing habits. Everyone had a turn at the sink and got to see their hands before and after using a UV light. The kids even got to take home free “germs.” Thank you, FPAK.
31 Delta Gammas visited the Family Resource Center to volunteer their time and take a tour. They are part of the Theta Chapter at IU Bloomington. The group made cards celebrating World Braille Day, as well as Thank You cards. They also took turns on the braille machines to make birthday card inserts. Before their visit, they purchased items from our Indiana Amazon Wish list. So kind and thoughtful. Thank you all for visiting. We loved spending time with you.
Rangers Erin and Ryan from The Parklands of Floyds Fork visited Kids Town and brought so much cool stuff for kids to play with. Sand complete with bugs (plastic, thankfully), sections of trees, pine cones, and small animal skulls and pelts. We love it when the Rangers visit each year. Thank you!
Yesterday, twelve volunteers from Mercy Road Church in Carmel, Indiana, spent a couple of hours serving at the VIPS Family Resource Center. After a tour of the facility, they helped create sensory books, brailled inserts for cards, made thank-you cards, and organized the playroom.
Today, the NCAA PR team made a return visit to the Family Resource Center in Indianapolis. They made birthday cards for our VIPS children and welcome cards for our new families. They also spent time on the braille machine typing inserts for the birthday cards. Thank you for always supporting VIPS!
On December 6, VIPS welcomed a wonderful group of friends to the VIPS Family Resource Center in Indianapolis. After a quick tour and Q&A, they spent the afternoon creating thoughtful welcome cards for the bags we give to new families. Katherine (in the red sweater) assembled this group of friends after volunteering at FRC during United Way of Central Indiana’s Go All In Day back in June.
Today is #InternationalVolunteerDay, and we would like to take a moment to thank everyone who donates their time and energy to making VIPS great. Your dedication to our families and support of our mission is invaluable. Thank you, thank you, thank you! We love our volunteers!
