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The Courage to Forgive
Aug 10, 2010
Local author and speaker Joyce Villieneuve will be participating in a book signing for her first release, The Courage to Forgive at Pikes Perk Coffee and Tea House on 5965 North Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs on Aug 21st from 10am to 1pm. A portion of sales from this event will go to benefit the ministry of Family Life Services. “This is an exciting opportunity for Family Life Services.” reports Julie Abel, Executive Director of FLS. “Joyce’s book represents a theme that our families wrestle and work through every day, so we are blessed to be asked to partner with Mrs. Villieneuve as she shares her personal story of hope and forgiveness with others.”
Family Life Services (FLS) is a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to serving single mothers and their children right here in Southern Colorado by providing a residential program that offers low-fee housing, and ongoing counseling for up to two years. Family Life Services places these women on the path to financial and emotional independence. As an additional service to the community, we also offer counseling on a sliding scale fee to any individual or family seeking our counseling services.
Help the Eagle Scout Project
July 27, 2010
Alex Jessen is planning an Eagle Scout project that will benefit Family Life Services, but he's needing help with fundraising. So we're helping out by posting this and allowing him to collect through our online giving page. If you desire to help help Alex achieve Eagle Scout then please do so. Alex's own words:
Hello,
My name is Alex Jessen, and I am a Life Scout in Troop #194 of Gleneagle. I am working on a project for Family Life Services to help earn my Eagle Scout rank. I plan to make some improvements to the property at Family Life Services.
Firstly, I plan to build two and a half foot tall, wooden fences to enclose the flowerbeds at two of the buildings on site. The fences will be painted the color of the houses and will be attached to metal posts cemented in place for stability. The fences will provide protection for both the landscaping and the children playing in the area.
Secondly, I will correct a drainage problem at the main house by burying a thirty foot drainage pipe in the ground. Right now the water drains into a low spot causing flooding. In the winter, the water freezes and becomes a slipping hazard.
Lastly, I will be trimming overgrown vegetation at the back fence of the property. I will also rake up dead leaves and trash in the area.
Right now I desperately need donations to buy materials to complete this project. The total project costs about $500, but donations in any amount would be greatly appreciated. You may give through Family Life Service’s online giving page.
Thank you for your help and support.
Calling all Businesses and Artists!
July 23, 2010
Family Life Services (FLS) is a non-profit 501c(3) dedicated to serving single mothers and their children right here in Southern Colorado by providing a residential program that offers low-fee housing, and ongoing counseling for up to two years. Family Life Services places these women on the path to financial and emotional independence. As an additional service to the community, we also offer counseling on a sliding scale fee to any individual or family seeking our counseling services.
FLS is hosting our second annual Heritage of Hope Art Show & Reception on November 12, 2010, at the Fine Arts Center. This year we are excited to have several businesses in the local community providing sponsorship to grow this event. We will be having a silent auction, a live auction, and art pieces that have been donated by partners and friends of the ministry for sale.
FLS is seeking art donations such as framed photography, sculptures, framed paintings, gift certificates and services for our event. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase local artists and businesses as well as create awareness for an amazing organization doing relevant work in our community.
Donations can be dropped off at our facility on 1880 S. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, 80905, or arrangement can be made for items to be picked up by calling our Event Coordinator, Joyce Villeneuve at (719)282-3741. Donations will be accepted through October 1, 2010. All participating artists and businesses will be given recognition for their contributions. FLS can also provide you with a gift in kind receipt for tax purposes.
We look forward to hearing from you about your participation in this event and thank you in advance for your kind donations.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2010
The resident children at Family Life Services have a new reason to smile!
Thanks to a grant from the Pikes Peak Community Foundation the resident children at Family Life Services now have an exciting new feature to play on. With the help of Mr. Mark & Crystal Miller, Mountain Springs Community Church, Eric Garrett (FLS Child & Youth Coordinator), Stan & Linda Peters (FLS Operations Manager and Resident Couple) volunteers from Mountain Springs Community Church were utilized to construct an outstanding tree house for the children of the ministry. Family Life Services was also able to update several landscaping features around the home due to this gift.
“This construction is more than a tree house, it is testimony to what our community can do to help hurting families when we pull resources and man-power together. Our resident children will be blessed by this endeavor for years to come.” – Julie Abel, Executive Director.
Family Life Services (FLS) is a non-profit 501c(3) dedicated to serving single mothers and their children right here in Southern Colorado by providing a residential program that offers low-fee housing, and ongoing counseling for up to two years. Family Life Services places these women on the path to financial and emotional independence. As an additional service to the community, we also offer counseling on a sliding scale fee to any individual or family seeking our counseling services.
WAY-FM Colorado
July 6, 2010
Family Life Services is very excited to be partnering with WAY-FM Colorado at the upcoming Satellites & Siren's concert at Radiant Church July 11th from 6-7:30 PM. A drop off for school supplies to benefit FLS resident kids will be set up in the entry. Stop by and tell us hi and plan on a fun night with the family
Check out Way FM’s Facebook link about the event to get more details.
Eric Garrett’s Interview on Rising Voice
July 2, 2010
Recently Family Life Services was featured on Rising Voice’s web site. Rising Voice is Focus on the Family’s public policy forum for Millenials to discuss and “give a voice” to the social issues that they care about. Eric Garrett, our Child & Youth Coordinator talked to Kristen Darr about the work he does for FLS and why mentoring the fatherless is so important. Check it out!
FLS Sponsorship
June 14, 2010
Family Life Services is pleased to offer ministry partners the opportunity to participate in our new sponsorship program. Now your church, small group, civic or work group can participate in our new giving program to help even more families in our community. Please feel free to share our new program sponsorship with anyone you know who may be interested in supporting the vital work of FLS. FLS Sponsorship brochure.
Baubles that Bless
March 24, 2010
You're invited to our second Baubles that Bless benefit for Family Life Services! The event will be held at Family Life Services May 5, 2010 6-8 PM. Enjoy shopping a wonderful display of jewelry for yourself or moms you love at Baubles that Bless. Refreshments will be served.
We also welcome your gently used donated jewelry, which you can bring when you come or drop off at Family Life Services, 1880 S. Cascade Avenue, Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30. Receipts will be available for tax deductions. (We'd love to have it by April 28, 2010, if possible.) Be sure to also check out this event on our Facebook fan page
The mission of Family Life Services (FLS) is to provide single parents and their children with spiritual and emotional healing through counseling, mentoring and training in a secure environment. All net proceeds from this event will be used in support of the mission of FLS.
Open House for Church Ministry Leaders
January 26, 2010
Family Life Services will be hosting an Open House for church ministry leaders on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 1-3 PM. All pastors, ministry directors, and staff paid and/or lay are invited. Come to hear more about the rich history of FLS, our resident program for single moms and their children, as well as counseling services we offer to local individuals and groups on a sliding scale rate. Please RSVP with Peg at 632.4661 to let us know how many will be coming from your church.
Family Life Services is excited...
to be one of the recipients of Inspired Studios’ And to All a Goodnight Christmas campaign 
to help our resident children this holiday season. Inspired Studios is asking local Falcon residents to drop off new pajamas and books at participating businesses to provide a special gift to Family Life Services’ resident children, as well as other local charities.
Drop off locations are: The UPS Store, Heritage Cleaners of Falcon, Falcon Dental, The State Bank, Comfort Dental, Avalar Real Estate, and Inspired Studios Photography. We are thankful for our partnership with this local this local business. You can visit Inspired Studios on facebook. 
Creation Inspirations
November 23, 2009
Family Life Services is partnering with Cheryl Pickett to help our families this Christmas. For every Creation Inspirations book that Cheryl sells she will donate a portion of her proceeds to Family Life Services’ Residential Program. Creation Inspirations is a wonderful book that combines faith, family time and fun. It's also another helpful tool for anyone who works in Children’s Programming or Education. So get your copy today and help support our resident families at the same time.
Be sure to order by December 8th to get your order in time for Christmas.
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