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Fall/Winter 2013 Edition

IN THIS ISSUE

Black & Orange Bash 2 Holiday Heroes 3 Feature: Back to School Bash 4 What’s New @ CAPA 6 Community Corner 7 CAPA 2013-2014 Board 8

Pictured Above:Mac sharing in the excitement of the new school year at CAPA’s Back to School Bash. See more photos on Page 4!

Capa EvEnts

Join CAPA at the Boulevard Brewing Company for the 4th annual Black & Orange Bash, Kansas City’s

most entertaining costume party of the year!

Cherry Bomb will keep the dance floor moving all night, while Shining Stars Catering serves up delicious foodie appetizers, including a mac and cheese bar and pulled pork sliders. Pair that with bottomless Boulevard Beer, and why would you want to be anywhere else?

If you think your costume is the best in town, register online today to compete in the Costume Contest. Tell everyone why they should vote for you, and be sure to strut your stuff the night of the Black & Orange Bash for the chance to win great prizes!

Special thank you to this year’s sponsors, supporters and attendees. You make it possible for CAPA to continue our services for children and families as they work toward healing.

Black & OrangeBash

EVENT DETAILS:FRIDAY, OCT. 25TH

7-11PM

BOULEVARD BREWING CO.2501 Southwest Boulevard

Kansas City, MO 64108

SPONSOR A TABLE ORGET YOUR TICKETS TODAY:

www.blackandorangebash.org

Black & Orange Bash Fundraiser

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The CAPA staff is already gearing up for the holiday season. Yet, amongst the holiday cheer and

merriment, many CAPA families struggle to find the extra funds to provide presents for their children. CAPA understands the pressure the holidays can put on our families. We are calling on Holiday Heroes to help us ensure that each of these children has a present to open this holiday season.

Ways to become a Holiday Hero: Sponsor a family in need - we have their wish lists! Host a toy drive at your office or congregation. Donate unwrapped toys directly to the CAPA office.

Holiday Heroes do more than supply children with gifts; they help each of our families feel the joy and love of the holiday season. Thank you for your generosity!

My family is overwhelmed by the generosity and blessings you have given us this Christmas. I thank you with my heart and soul!

-Parent aided by 2012 Holiday Heroes

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Holiday Heroes Gift Drive

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To become a Holiday Hero, please contact us at

(816) 252-8388 or

holidayheroes@childabuseprevention.org

YOU CAN PROVIDE HOPE FOR A FAMILY

BY BECOMING A HOLIDAY HERO

TODAY.

In 2012, Holiday Heroes provided gifts and supplies for:

61 142ChildrenFamilies including

Capa spECial FEaturE

“This day has been awesome for me and my kids! Thank you so much.

- Back to School Bash Parent

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CAPA Supplies Backpacks to Over 200 Children

The Back to School season can be an exciting time of year, but with the excitement can come financial and emotional stress. Statistics estimate that parents spend an average of $576 for clothing and

supplies for elementary school students, $762 for middle school students and $1,223 for high school students. Affording school supplies on an already stretched-thin budget can weigh heavily on the hearts of parents. CAPA’s belief in the importance of children beginning the school year feeling excit-ed, prepared and capable of success was the driving force behind this year’s Back to School Bash.

Families lined up outside New Walnut Park Church, anxiously awaiting the doors to open for the second annual Back to School Bash on August 8th. The

gymnasium was filled with volunteers and area businesses hosting family games and activities tocelebrate the new school year. Yet, the most important reason many of these families rushed to the Back to School Bash was to ensure that their children would have essential school supplies.

The childrens’ smiles as they picked out their backpacks were matched by the expressions of gratitude from the parents standing beside them. They could breathe a sigh of relief knowing that their children were all set for their first day of school.

CAPA provided backpacks for over 200 elementary, middle school and high school children during the Back to School Bash. This accomplishment is due to your support. Each school supply collected, donation raised and hour volunteered helped a child in Jackson County begin the new school year with confidence.

Your support did more than provide school supplies.

It gave a child the confidence to succeed!

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What’s nEW @ Capa?Fresh Faces on Staff

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Name: Samantha GamblePostition: AmeriCorps Volunteer & Outreach CoordinatorBackground: In 2011, Samantha received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University of Kansas. She worked as a Family Support Services Case Manager for one year before becoming AmeriCorps Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator. She is excited about taking on her new CAPA role while pursuing her Master’s in Social Work from KU.“CAPA is a great place to work if you have a passion for improving the community. I am thrilled for the opportunity to do outreach and positively impact Jackson County.”

Name: Alena RodriguezPosition: Bilingual Case ManagerBackground: Alena was born in Cuba, and moved to the United States with her parents when she was 10 years old. She graduated with a BA in Psychology and Spanish at Rockhurst University in 2010. After college, she worked with children and families at the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired and then at Mattie Rhodes before joining the CAPA family.“I have a strong passion for working with children and families. As a new member of the CAPA team, I am excited about advocating and helping families become successful in their lives.”

Name: Daylin RodriguezPosition: Bilingual TherapistBackground: Daylin received her Bachelor and Master of Hispanic Letters and Linguistics from Havana University in Cuba. In 2007, she was awarded a Presidential Scholorship from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where she completed a Master of Counseling in 2010. She became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Missouri in March 2013.“Throughout my career, I have been passionate and focused on serving the Hispanic community of Kansas City.”

Community CornErCAPA VIA Volunteer Highlight: Leslie Tuttle

Puck booth during Missouri Maverick’sgames, helped with the HyVee Mother’s Day Diaper Drive and participated in the CAPA Independence St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Yet, Leslie has done more than just give of her time at various events. She, along with her husband Frank, helped to envision and create CAPA’s lovable “Heart” and “Home” mascots!

“I realized that a mascot could take an organization to the next level, and it is great to be able to take on that personality and interact with the kids!”

Leslie’s dedication to the Child Abuse Prevention Association has paved the way for future CAPA VIAs. “Kids who have been abused are vulnerable, and it is important to give them the confidence that someone cares about them. Any small participation you have with this cause will help you see the value in doing more.”

I love volunteering with CAPA and all these young people who stand for such an important cause.

- Leslie Tuttle, CAPA VIA

“CAPA is fortunate to have many dedicated community members as volunteers,

helping us further our mission to prevent and treat child abuse. One community member who has gone above and beyond as a CAPA VIA star is Leslie Tuttle.

Leslie began her relationship with CAPA last year while working as Community Liason for Speaks Family Legacy Chapels. She attributes her former position at the Chapel to her increased involvement in community causes. “Speaks is so involved in the community, and I was fortunate to have fallen into my role there.”

Since becoming a CAPA VIA last year, Leslie has been a shining example of the impact one person can make on a community. She has been a staple at the CAPA Chuck-A-

Leslie (far left) with Mavericks’ mascot, Mac, CAPA “Heart” and “Home” mascots and UMKC MuMu chapter volunteers at Chuck-A-Puck for CAPA.

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Capa Board oF dirECtors

2013-2014

Tracie GramkowFort Osage High School

Martin KunyK. Martin Kuny, PC

Judge Ann MesleCircuit Court

Renea NashReconciliation Services

Billie PrestonThe Preston Agency

Scott Roberson, DDSScott Roberson DDS

Kristen AbernathyHawthorn Bank

Kirk BeyeUPS

Dayla Bishop SchwartzCity of Independence

Sonci BleckingerBank Midwest

Kathleen Eubanks-Meng, DOSummit Family & Sports Medicine

Kelle C. GilmoreCASA

Patti SimcoskyIndependence School District

Tom SeckCockerell McIntosh Pediatrics

R. Scott SmithFurry and Smith, PC

Brad SpeaksSpeaks Family Legacy Chapels

Colleen WienckSocial Security Administration

Shelly Hall - Board ChairSymphonic Financial Advisors

Sharon Williams - SecretaryRetired - Shook, Hardy & Bacon

Denise Fears - TreasurerFears Case Harmon & Assoc LLC

Jeanetta Issa- CEOCAPA

CAPA is now offering our Newsletters online! Please help us save some trees and contact us via telephone or email by November 1st to let us know if you would still like to receive a paper copy of our Newsletter! (816) 252-8388 ext. 310 or capa@childabuseprevention.org

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