Looking for a way to truly help hurting families this Christmas? We are looking for groups to adopt our single-mom families for the holidays. Check out this article for information on how to be apart of this amazing opportunity.
Fall Volunteer Opportunities
August 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
School is back in full swing, and Fall is almost upon us! A few of the leaves are turning here on our property, and the mornings are feeling cooler. Piles of leaves, turkey, pie and sleigh bells are fast approaching. Fall is a wonderful time to volunteer at Family Life Services. There is always so
Honor A Special Mom in Your Life Through Our Mother’s Day Promotion
April 26, 2012 by 1 Comment
This Mother’s Day, we are offering a special opportunity for you to honor the amazing mothers in your own life by giving a designated gift in her name. This is a wonderful way to help support the single-moms and children we serve at Family Life Services through our Residential Program and Women of Courage Outreach.
Celebrating Service – Volunteering on the Board
March 16, 2012 by 1 Comment
When Steve Earll, the second of our Nancy Parker Brummett Service Award Recipients, first moved to Colorado Springs, he and his family were taken under the wings of Ron and Jane Knudtsen. (Jane, if you remember, is also being award the NPB Service Award this year.) A licensed professional counselor, Steve, with a little motivation
Celebrating Service – A Volunteer’s Story
March 9, 2012 by 2 Comments
Twelve years ago, Jane Knudtsen joined the volunteer team of Family Life Services as a Bible Study Mentor. She found out about this opportunity from her husband, Ron, who was working as a counselor on our staff at the time. Feeling the Lord calling her to minister to women in this capacity, she said “Yes”
Meet the Interns! Today We Interview Recent Colorado College Grad, Jessica Terrones
March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jessica Terrones was one of the first smiling faces that greeted me on my first day at Family Life Services. Working with her is such an uplifting experience because she is so real and genuine in sharing her heart for the kids here. Her background experiences are similar to many experiences that the children at
Meet the Interns! Today Meet Scott Gingerich, FLS Child & Youth Intern
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I heard a lot about Scott before I met him. He attended Focus Leadership Institute a few semesters ago, and everyone who knew him had only great things to say. When I met him, I understood why. Some people have a way of making you feel accepted and at ease in a new environment, and
Meet the Interns! Today Meet Our Focus Leadership Intern, “Katie from Georgia”
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Here at Family Life Services, I’m affectionately known as “Katie from Georgia.” I guess between my “southern belle” accent and my enthusiastic infatuation with the frequent snow, I kind of stand out here, but in a good way. I am happy to represent the Peach State! So yes, I am from Georgia, and I love
HBA Cares Invites FLS to Participate in Breakfast With the Builders
February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On Friday, February 17, 2012 Family Life Services was blessed to join HBA Cares at their host booth for 2012′s HBA’s Breakfast with the Builders at Mr. Biggs. HBA Cares is a local non-profit, separate from HBA that serves other non-profits in the city with construction needs that will further their ability to provide housing
New Beginnings Celebration Dinner
February 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This year, Family Life Services looks back with a heart full of gratitude at the Lord’s unending faithfulness over a rich history of what is now seven decades of ministry, and celebrates a future full of newness and life as we continue to provide a haven of hope to single mothers and their children. On
