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The House of the Good Shepherd launches hope
May 26th, 2010 - Have you ever had a feeling that you wanted to change?
Last week the youth and staff at The House of the Good Shepherd participated in an Emotional Management Parade in hopes of just that; changing a negative feeling that they have inside of themselves.
The House of the Good Shepherd has adopted a new program called Sanctuary that is utilized around the world in trauma based care. Sanctuary calls upon us to change our fundamental question of what’s wrong with this child/person to what happened to this child/person.
The parade was a way to help the youth at The House of the Good Shepherd celebrate Emotional Intelligence; which is the 2nd of seven commitments in the program.
Once the parade around campus concluded, each child placed an “I hope Tag” on a balloon to represent a feeling they hope to change. The balloons were launched together and each child received a bracelet to keep as a reminder of the negative feeling they want to change. The sanctuary model has transformed the youth, staff and culture at The House of the Good Shepherd. Hope keeps the agency alive and sanctuary is something we could all use in every aspect of our lives.
A&P Master Images 2nd Children’s Future is a Huge Success!
Apr 19th, 2010 - On Friday April 16th, Howard Potter, alumnus of the House of the Good Shepherd and Owner of A&P Master Images hosted the 2nd Children's Future Bowl-A-Thon at AMF Pin-O-Rama Lanes in Utica NY.
Despite the challenging economic times, businesses and individuals were even more generous than last year. Howard was able to rise over $3,700 for the Children of The House of the Good Shepherd. 100% of the proceeds will go to the children at The House for field trips, pizza parties, and of course to give each child a duffel bag to travel with. Having a duffle bag may seem trivial to many of us, most children who come to The House have only garbage bags to tote their prized possessions and clothing with. Having their own duffle bag makes a big difference in their lives. Thank you for Changing Children’s Lives!
Staff Member Receives Recognition
Apr 5th, 2010 - THE HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD’S
Katie Weldon Receives Recognition
“Katie has brought hope to the lives of children within The House of the Good Shepherd’s care, the vast majority of whom have experienced a wide variety and number of adverse events in their lives,” says Graceann Guzski, Director of Community Services at The House of the Good Shepherd. For this very reason, along with her enthusiasm, integrity and her supportive management style; Katie Weldon was recognized at the Mohawk Valley Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers’ annual recognition dinner as The House of the Good Shepherd’s 2010 Social Work Honoree. This Rome, NY resident was selected for the recognition because of her skill in working with traumatized children, her leadership in developing a treatment culture that supports healing and resiliency, and her initiative in enhancing program services. Weldon has demonstrated her commitment to maintaining highest standards of professional excellence. She presented a workshop at the 2009 Sanctuary Network Conference, an international forum on trauma- informed care.
In January of 2009, Katie was promoted to Coordinator of Transitional Services at The House of the Good Shepherd. Her duties include the oversight of the Diagnostic unit, Milton Abelove Children’s Center, Non-Secure Detention and Diversion Services. Katie is known for her positive influence with the children in the agency’s care, among colleagues, and within the community.
Stars of Hope
Mar 22nd, 2010 - Stars of Hope:
Ms. Clayton’s class at Tilton School focused on their future by writing a hope on stars. Some of their hopes are:
To be a teacher
For my dad to heal
I hope that we can all keep each other safe
To go into the Marines/to have the best 12th birthday ever
Become a nurse
I hope to be a better person. Change my life around…and learn to be a better person.
I hope for nonviolence
I hope to leave HGS & return to my family
I hope I give the poor some money and be an excellent inventor
I hope to be a video game designer or a car customizer
The Magic of the Holidays
Dec 14th, 2009 - The House of the Good Shepherd had a night full of magic, thanks to Alan R. Leist III, CFA Managing Director Strategic Investment Advisors.
Mr. Leist sponsored a magic show on Wednesday, Dec. 9th at 4:00 in the Tilton School gymnasium. Leon Etienne was the magician who did a wonderful job keeping the youth and staff both mystified and in stitches.
Through the hustle and bustle of the Holidays, it is so important to enjoy the magic that this time of year brings. The generosity of individuals in our community such as Mr. Leist is a great example of the difference one person can make in the lives of many.
Caption: From left to right- Jamar Turner and Magician Leon Etienne
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