Knights of Columbus annual fundraising campaigns benefits kids with disabilities
January 2016: Every year, an annual Tootsie Roll fundraising campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities is conducted by The Knights of Columbus. SKSF is grateful for being the recipient of several donations [...]
Grants awarded to support Zach’s Place program for kids with disabilities
from left to right: Sarah Kelso (SKSF Board Secretary), Brian Botka (Adult Services Chief Operations Officer), Greg Garrison (SKSF Board Member), Doris Ralston (Executive Director, Colorado Springs Osteopathic Foundation), Linda Ellegard (Executive [...]
Santa makes an early visit to children with disabilities at Zach’s Place
December 10, 2016: By Alexa Mae Asperin / FOX21 News; The big man in red made an early stop in Colorado Springs Friday at a very special organization called Zach’s Place, a respite center for [...]
Gazette AROUND TOWN Special Kids Comedy Night
AROUND TOWN: Special Kids' comedy night helps respite care for families of disabled By: Linda Navarro October 19, 2016: Night of Comedy Emcee Abby Acone, left, with Special Kids Special Families Executive Director [...]
FOX21 News BBQ, Blues & Brews 6 part event coverage
September 9, 2016: Check out the 6 part series FOX21 News coverage of our BBQ, Blues & Brews event -
KVOR AM740 Radio Interview
August 20, 2016: AM 740 KVOR with Sarada Connors during the "Our Town" show spotlighting Special Kids Special Families - thanks SKSF, Jessica Shubert for doing this interview - awesome job! Take a [...]
KRDO News Radio Interview
August 16, 2016: SKSF IN THE NEWS! Check out the KRDO NewsRadio 105.5 FM and 1240 AM interview http://www.krdo.com/newsradio/816-gold-hill-mesa/41223592with Executive Director, Linda Ellegard this morning!! Tickets for BBQ, Blues & Brews available [...]
Zach’s Place and Special Olympics, a Winning Team!
Colorado Springs, CO - August 21, 2016 - August was a busy month for Olympians of all types – those who were in Rio and those who stayed at home – reaching [...]
2016 Fall BBQ, Blues & Brews Festival Raises Funds for Children with Disabilities Program
August, 2016: Special Kids Special Families will once again host their BBQ, Blues and Brews Festival to raise funds and awareness for Zach’s Place at the Laurie Hillyard Family Center, the organization’s premier [...]
Together We Rise Donates over 30 Bicycles to Foster Care Program
June 27, 2016: Special Kids Special Families (SKSF) would like to thank the nonprofit organization, Together We Rise for the donation of over 30 bicycles to our foster care program. With the help [...]
Special needs student graduates high school, despite several challenges
June 1, 2016; published by Christina Dawidowicz FOX21 News: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — “He’s a big kid, he’s really good-looking. He’s got a great smile, he’s got beautiful eyes. He’s now getting to [...]
Graduation Day Accomplishment for Special Local Student
May 31, 2016. Transitions are a part of everyone’s life. The more significant ones occur when a young adult graduates from high school and are even more remarkable when that student is [...]
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Email from Special Kids Special Families Together We Did It & smashed our goals! TOGETHER WE DID IT! With your generosity, we not only exceeded raising $25,000 during the event, but overall we rai...
