KHYP Needs Your Help This Holiday Season!

We need your help this holiday season. It is that time of year again where we start to gather donations for our Holiday Kare Package Program. Did you know that we provide vulnerable middle school, high school, and young adults with care packages for the holidays? Since 2012, we have made over 1,000 young people in Otsego County have a little bit brighter Christmas and holiday season.

Please feel free to check out the list of items needed in the attached graphic. If you can share this list with your friends, family, co-workers, and community to help spread the word 😊

All donations can be dropped off at Bill Marsh Ford Gaylord at 1928 S Otsego Ave Gaylord, MI 49735 or the Gaylord Chamber of Commerce. If you need to arrange specific pick-up/drop-off, or have any questions, please call or text us at (989) 448-6654.

If you or your business is looking to sponsor our Holiday Kare Package Program by donating in-kind items or giving a financial gift, please send us an email info@thekaringhomeyouthproject.org or consider making a donation at www.thekaringhomeyouthproject.org/donate 💙

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor for this program, Bill Marsh Ford Gaylord and Bill Marsh Auto Group. Thank you for your steadfast support in our missions and programs in Otsego County.

Thank you for your continued support of vulnerable teenagers and young adults in Otsego County this holiday season!

Warm wishes,

The Karing Home Youth Project Board of Directors

Harvest A Home: A Night of Community and Giving to Empower Homeless Youth in Otsego County

Gaylord, MI | August 1st, 2023 - The Karing Home Youth Project (KHYP), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting homeless teens and young adults in Otsego County, MI, is thrilled to announce its second annual Harvest A Home fundraiser, auction, and harvest dinner event. This unforgettable evening of community, philanthropy, and fun will take place on Thursday, September 21st, starting at 5:30 pm in downtown Gaylord at the Pavilion on Court.

The Harvest A Home event promises an immersive farm-to-table experience with delectable dishes curated by local restaurants and vendors , ensuring a delightful culinary journey for all attendees. The evening will kick off with a cocktail hour sponsored by Snowbelt Brewing Co. at 5:30 pm, followed by an exciting lineup of activities including live music:

- Cocktail Hour at 5:30 pm

-Event begins at 6:30 pm

- Dinner served at 7:00 pm

- Auction ceremony at 7:30 pm

- Closing & checkout at 8:00 pm

Tickets for this not-to-be-missed occasion are now available for purchase at give.thekaringhomeyouthproject.org/harvestahome for just $75/ticket.

All proceeds will directly benefit the KHYP's ongoing efforts to empower and support young people facing homelessness in the region. If you are unable to attend the event, but are looking to contribute a financial gift, you can do so on the previously mentioned site.

To learn more and RSVP on Facebook to the event, click here.

KHYP passionately works towards creating awareness about the pressing needs and available opportunities for housing and education among at-risk teens and young adults. The organization strives to foster better communication, coordination, and collaboration with community partners to achieve its mission of providing a brighter future for those overcoming adversity.

Businesses and organizations looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these young individuals are invited to become official sponsors of KHYP and the Harvest A Home event. More information about partnership opportunities can be found at thekaringhomeyouthproject.org/becomeasponsor or by reaching out to info@thekaringhomeyouthproject.org.

This momentous event is proudly managed and produced by Wohlfeil Events, LLC, and 989 Creative Group, LLC, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for all participants.

"We believe that together, as a united community, we can make a significant difference in the lives of homeless youth in Otsego County," said Kari Jo Stefanski, President of The Karing Home Youth Project. "The Harvest A Home event is an opportunity for us to come together, celebrate our shared values, and create lasting change for those in need."

Join us on Thursday, September 21st as we Harvest A Home, celebrate the power of community, and uplift the lives of young individuals striving to overcome homelessness. Together, we can build a brighter future for all.

For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact:

Cameron Stefanski

KHYP Marketing Consultant | 989 Creative Group

cameron@thekaringhomeyouthproject.org

KHYP main phone line: (989) 448-6654

Learn more at www.thekaringhomeyouthproject.org

THANK YOU to all who supported our Matching Grant Campaign!

We are happy to share that we met our fundraising goal for the Matching Grant Opportunity we were awarded from the Funds for the Community of the Otsego Community Foundation. ⁠
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Thank you to each and every person who helped make this possible! Whether you made a financial gift, helped us raise funds, attended or participated in our micro-fundraising events like our Corn hole tournament & Girl Scout Cookie Mini-Auction. All of your support helped us meet our $10,000 goal. ⁠
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We are using this $20,000 to complete a feasibility study. This study will help us determine what it will take to secure a physical space for our mission, expand our capacity as an organization, and will also help us understand how our community can be involved in making that a reality. ⁠
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We are continuing our work of helping young adults who experience adversity in the face of homelessness in our community. We cannot do that without your support. Please stay tuned for upcoming fundraiser announcements and ways to get involved. If our mission aligns with you, please subscribe to our KHYP e-community to stay up to date on our project at thekaringhomeyouthproject.org/subscribe 💙⁠
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A special thank you to the team at the Otsego Community Foundation for their ongoing support in expanding the capacity for nonprofits in our community. ⁠
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We are thankful to the following funding partners from the OCF and their support of this matching grant: Kiwanis Club of Gaylord, Otsego Community Foundation, Otsego County United Way, Munson Health Care: Otsego Memorial Hospital, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, Rotary Club of Gaylord, Drzewiecki Agency, & the OWLS-Otsego Wildlife Legacy Society.⁠
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Thank you for your continued support of our mission! 💚

PRESS RELEASE: KHYP Awarded Matching Grant Opportunity through Funds for the Community of The Otsego Community Foundation.

A statement from The Karing Home Youth Project Board of Directors:

"Now through June 30th please help us reach our goal of raising $10,000! Funds raised will specifically help us expand our capacity & complete a feasibility study as an organization that assists young people who experience adversity in the face of homelessness in Otsego County.

All donations made to KHYP's General Fund will be matched by funds at the Otsego Community Foundation up to $10,000. If all $10,000 is raised through the Karing Home Youth Project's campaign by June 30th this will be a total of a $20,000 impact for vulnerable youth in our community.

Please consider giving now at thekaringomeyouthproject.org/donate

A special thank you to the team at the Otsego Community Foundation for their ongoing support in expanding capacity for nonprofits in our community. We are thankful to the following funding partners from the OCF and their support of this matching grant: Kiwanis Club of Gaylord, Otsego Community Foundation, Otsego County United Way, Munson Health Care: Otsego Memorial Hospital, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, Rotary Club of Gaylord, Drzewiecki Agency, and the OWLS-Otsego Wildlife Legacy Society."

KAMP FOR A KAUSE RESCHEDULED TO 2024 TO BENEFIT THE KARING HOME YOUTH PROJECT

The Karing Home Youth Project Board of Directors unanimously voted to reschedule their upcoming fundraising event, Kamp for a Kause, to 2024.

The fundraising event was scheduled to take place at Gaylord Community Field overnight on April 29th starting at 8pm and concluding April 30th at 8 am.

The KHYP Board of Directors also voted that an announcement on the new date would be released to the public later this year to allow all involved parties the time to consider what will work best.

To learn more and read the full press release and statement from President, Kari Jo Stefanski,

click here.