Welcome
Thoughts from Our Executive Director
The late spring and summer at Homespace Corporation have been months of change. We have seen the wet weather turn into a hot and humid July, we have said goodbye to some dear employees and hello to some new energy and fresh ideas, and we have welcomed many new young families into each of our programs. In the first six months of 2011 we have assisted a total of 21 young ladies/mothers with a total of 21 children between the two programs. We are encouraged that each and every one of our young families continue to have a huge list of strengths including a love for family, great smiles and an ability to laugh at themselves when needed. Each young lady has struggled but has talked about things that most of us can’t even imagine. Each child has been loved every single day, even through the tears and tough times. Our strong, charismatic, and outspoken young ladies have been able to move forward in their journeys to become independent! These young ladies and families are tough and will succeed. As a staff of just over 30 we can confidently say that we are proud of each and every one of the children, young ladies, and families that have walked through our doors this year and for the last 17 years.
There have been changes in the last few months that included saying goodbye to members of our team who were wonderful at their jobs, great with the families, and cared immensely about the work that they did here at Homespace every day. We wish them all the best! With those changes does come the chance to increase program expectations, introduce new ideas, and to have a refreshed energy to work with our families and children. Homespace welcomes the following new Child Care Workers including: Jacqueline Slagger, Geri Heath, Bianca Scott, Shawntay Respress, Chendo Okongwu, and Anita Howton. We welcomed Julie Bentz, BSW, as our Second Chance Home Child Care Supervisor and Jessica Noto, LMSW, as our IL Coordinator; both of which were promoted from the position of Child Care Workers at SCH. In addition, we welcomed Mr. Kevin McGriff into the role of Program Director, overseeing all functioning, management, staffing, and routines of both programs. We are excited to have new team members to join our current employees with a great deal of knowledge that can share their experiences at Homespace.
Child Care Workers at SCH. In addition, we welcomed Mr. Kevin McGriff into the role of Program Director, overseeing all functioning, management, staffing, and routines of both programs. We are excited to have new team members to join our current employees with a great deal of knowledge that can share their experiences at Homespace.
Believe it or not, Santa is coming to town, and Homespace is starting to plan to ensure that each and every young child and young parent/lady has a holiday season to celebrate! If you are interested in being a “Holiday Elf” please contact Jessica Noto at (716) 881-4600. We are always looking for companies, families, organizations/groups, churches, and individuals to share in the Homespace Holiday Cheer. We start planning in very early fall and make sure all plans are completed and in place by the 1st week in December. Please consider giving to our families and making their holidays a celebration like they have never experienced before.
Best,
Kim Morris
The late spring and summer at Homespace Corporation have been months of change. We have seen the wet weather turn into a hot and humid July, we have said goodbye to some dear employees and hello to some new energy and fresh ideas, and we have welcomed many new young families into each of our programs. In the first six months of 2011 we have assisted a total of 21 young ladies/mothers with a total of 21 children between the two programs. We are encouraged that each and every one of our young families continue to have a huge list of strengths including a love for family, great smiles and an ability to laugh at themselves when needed. Each young lady has struggled but has talked about things that most of us can’t even imagine. Each child has been loved every single day, even through the tears and tough times. Our strong, charismatic, and outspoken young ladies have been able to move forward in their journeys to become independent! These young ladies and families are tough and will succeed. As a staff of just over 30 we can confidently say that we are proud of each and every one of the children, young ladies, and families that have walked through our doors this year and for the last 17 years.
There have been changes in the last few months that included saying goodbye to members of our team who were wonderful at their jobs, great with the families, and cared immensely about the work that they did here at Homespace every day. We wish them all the best! With those changes does come the chance to increase program expectations, introduce new ideas, and to have a refreshed energy to work with our families and children. Homespace welcomes the following new Child Care Workers including: Jacqueline Slagger, Geri Heath, Bianca Scott, Shawntay Respress, Chendo Okongwu, and Anita Howton. We welcomed Julie Bentz, BSW, as our Second Chance Home Child Care Supervisor and Jessica Noto, LMSW, as our IL Coordinator; both of which were promoted from the position of Child Care Workers at SCH. In addition, we welcomed Mr. Kevin McGriff into the role of Program Director, overseeing all functioning, management, staffing, and routines of both programs. We are excited to have new team members to join our current employees with a great deal of knowledge that can share their experiences at Homespace.
Child Care Workers at SCH. In addition, we welcomed Mr. Kevin McGriff into the role of Program Director, overseeing all functioning, management, staffing, and routines of both programs. We are excited to have new team members to join our current employees with a great deal of knowledge that can share their experiences at Homespace.
Believe it or not, Santa is coming to town, and Homespace is starting to plan to ensure that each and every young child and young parent/lady has a holiday season to celebrate! If you are interested in being a “Holiday Elf” please contact Jessica Noto at (716) 881-4600. We are always looking for companies, families, organizations/groups, churches, and individuals to share in the Homespace Holiday Cheer. We start planning in very early fall and make sure all plans are completed and in place by the 1st week in December. Please consider giving to our families and making their holidays a celebration like they have never experienced before.
Best,
Kim Morris
Our Mission…
Homespace provides a safe and nurturing transitional living environment with supportive services for single parent families that prepares them to achieve and maintain their independence.
Our Values…
Homespace/ Second Chance is a Family. We are guided by Integrity, treating everyone with dignity and respect. Our families, guests and staff are given the Security of a safe and caring environment. We encourage Empowerment driven by knowledge. Homespace succeeds when we work in Collaboration with our internal and external partners who will help us achieve our mission.
Homespace provides a safe and nurturing transitional living environment with supportive services for single parent families that prepares them to achieve and maintain their independence.
Our Values…
Homespace/ Second Chance is a Family. We are guided by Integrity, treating everyone with dignity and respect. Our families, guests and staff are given the Security of a safe and caring environment. We encourage Empowerment driven by knowledge. Homespace succeeds when we work in Collaboration with our internal and external partners who will help us achieve our mission.
