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Check-out the latest k2l Newsletter…

cris — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:18:40 +0000

…where you can read about Camp Hope 2010, interns4tomorrow, the 9th Annual Camp Hope Benefit Concert, Mentoring and the Dog Days Run (which is THIS Saturday!). Lots of good info so check it out HERE!

Sign Up Now!

cris — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:30:52 +0000

Join the fun of the 5th Annual Dog Days Run on Saturday, August 14 organized by the Rotary Club of East Cobb. All net proceeds benefit East Cobb charities including Camp Hope!

For more information, visit www.dogdaysrun.com or www.eastcobbrotary.com.

To register, visit www.active.com or download the Registration Form.

Summer 2010

cris — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:47:20 +0000

It’s been a busy time in the Camp Hope office this summer. Not only have we been planning the 11th Camp Hope, but we have organized some fun events for our kids.

On June 19, 13 Leadership boys went to Stone Mountain for the day. They did Sky Hike – Stone Mountain’s ropes course and then took the tram to the top of the mountain for a devotion.

Three Leadership girls came for a day of service at the Camp Hope office and helped us with some projects for camp. One Leadership girl helped Mt. Bethel with VBS.

Today was the Mentor/Mentee Braves game. Five Mentors took their Mentees to the Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers game at Turner Field.

Next up….Camp Hope in TWO WEEKS!!!

Blessings!

Cris

i4t Travels to NYC!

cris — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:14:31 +0000

11 students in the interns4tomorrrow program left for New York City on Thursday, June 24 for a fun and educational trip. For some of them, this was their first visit to New York City and for others, it was their first trip on an airplane. The trip has been a memorable one, and I have been receiving daily updates on their adventures as well as pictures taken by one of the students, Jamil Harris.

Day 1: After landing in the big city, they attended a meeting at Wells Fargo on the 42nd floor of the building, ate dinner and saw The Lion King on Broadway.

Day 2: Some of the kids saw Chris Rock this morning on their way to the Today Show! Afterwards, the students rode the subway to a private tour and scavenger hunt at The Museum of American Finance on Wall Street. They visited Ground Zero, rode a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Dinner in Chinatown was excellent followed with shopping at Macy’s on 34th street. The night ended on the 102nd floor of the Empire State.

Day 3: The girls spent the day shopping and sightseeing. The guys attended the Mets game and visited Central Park. We all took the subway to Brooklyn for pizza for dinner. While having ice cream at a food festival, we saw a NYC pre-4th spectacular fireworks display. We ended the night walking across the Brooklyn Bridge Building.

Day 4: The interns come home!!!

Blessings,

Cris

Get Your Belk’s Coupons!!

cris — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:47:35 +0000

Get your coupons for the Belk’s Spring 2010 Charity Sale occurring May 1 from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at all Belk’s locations. This sale is offered only to customers who purchase a ticket from a participating organization like ours, for $5 each. The ticket holder receives 20-50% off throughout the store, including rarely discounted brands. Plus, the ticket holder receives $5.00 off the first purchase!

Here’s how you can purchase tickets:

Visit www.kidz2leaders.org and click on “Support” in the top right. At the bottom of the page, enter in the amount of your donation and in the box below, please list how many tickets you would like. Press continue and enter your credit card information. Once payment is received, the tickets will be available for you to pick-up from the Camp Hope office or Mt. Bethel’s main office.
Visit the Camp Hope office, located on the campus of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, where you can purchase and pick-up your tickets.

Please contact the Camp Hope office with any questions – 770-977-7751. Thank you!

Belk’s Charity Sale

cris — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:53:21 +0000

Shop ‘till you drop! kidz2leaders, inc. is participating in the Belk’s Spring 2010 Charity Sale occurring May 1 from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at all Belk’s locations. This sale is offered only to customers who purchase a ticket from a participating organization like ours, for $5 each. The ticket holder receives 20-50% off throughout the store, including rarely discounted brands. Plus, the ticket holder receives $5.00 off the first purchase!

Here’s how you can purchase tickets:

Visit www.kidz2leaders.org and click on “Support” in the top right. At the bottom of the page, enter in the amount of your donation and in the box below, please list how many tickets you would like. Press continue and enter your credit card information. Once payment is received, the tickets will be available for you to pick-up from the Camp Hope office or Mt. Bethel’s main office.
Visit the Camp Hope office, located on the campus of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, where you can purchase and pick-up your tickets.

Please contact the Camp Hope office with any questions – 770-977-7751. Thank you!

Holiday Meal Sponsors

cris — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:50:56 +0000

Camp Hope Holiday Dinner Sponsors Needed: Your generous donation of $50.00 will purchase a holiday dinner for a Camp Hope family. Please stop by the table in the Connector at Mt. Bethel. We’ll be there Sundays, October 18th and 25th. Choose a family for whom you will sponsor a holiday dinner. Thank you for sharing and making a holiday meal possible for our Camp Hope “kidz” and their families. Please call the Camp Hope office with questions at 770.977.7751 or go to www.kidz2leaders.org.

Camp Hope Benefit Concert

cris — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:16:03 +0000

Come praise God with us as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary of Camp Hope with a special worship concert Sunday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m. featuring Rev. Diane Parrish and Robert McMichael. This annual concert helps raise funds for kidz2leaders, inc. which ministers to the children of men and women incarcerated in the state of Georgia.

Camp Hope Counselors: Wear your Camp Hope t-shirts!!

The concert will be held in the Sanctuary at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church located at 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068.

What Our Kids are Saying After Camp…

cris — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:20:38 +0000

After Camp Hope, our Cornerstone and Leadership campers complete an evaluation of their experience at camp. Here are the results from this year’s evaluation.

44% of our Leadership Campers reported that the most important thing that happened at Camp Hope was getting closer to God.

“I got saved and rededicated my life to God.”

“I have invited God back into my life.”

“To know that if you ask for forgiveness Jesus will forgive you and not hold grudges.”

51% of our Leadership Campers defined leadership as setting a good example.

40% defined leadership as responsibility.

“Leadership is building unity and a better world for future kids just like me.”

“It means being a unique person in God’s eyes, it can make you a better Christian by showing others the way to joy and Jesus.”

98% of our Leadership Campers want to be a counselor at Camp Hope.

“I want campers to learn about God and help them through their situation because I went through the same thing.”

“I want to be a counselor so I can help campers like my counselors help me grow in Christ.”

100% plan to graduate highschool!

100% said that Camp Hope helped them understand the importance of not making poor choices like using drugs or getting pregnant before marriage.

100% of campers that Camp Hope will help them at home, with their family and with their friends at school!

August/September Newsletter

cris — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:34:05 +0000

Check-out the August/September Newsletter with amazing testimonies about Camp Hope and interns4tomorrow! Also included are important dates such as the Camp Hope Benefit Concert and hope4christmas!

Read the newsletter here!