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NEWS & EVENTS
New and exciting things are always happening at AYS! Check back regularly for information on upcoming events, news items, and other interesting information. Check out our exciting annual fundraiser Stack the Decks!
Special Events!
See what AYS has going on this year...
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Tickets are $20.00 for adults
Visit aysusa.org/comedy to purchase your tickets now!
Comedy City's style of improv comedy is to be enjoyed by all ages, so don't hesitate to bring the whole family to enjoy this event!
There will be food available for order (not included in your ticket purchase) from the Westport Flea Martket, here's their menu if you're interested! |
Thursday, July 22 - 7:30 p.m.:
AYS Comedy Night
Join AYS at 7:30PM on July 22, 2010 at our Improv Comedy Night and enjoy a night filled with laughter and merriment. All of the proceeds from ticket sales directly to funding AYS in its mission to assist over 4,500 community youth in crisis situations each year.
AYS' Comedy Night Benefit will be held at Comedy City
Comedy City is located inside of the Westport Flea Market, at:
817 Westport Rd.
Kansas City, MO
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Wednesday, September 24:
Quarterly "Get to Know AYS" Breakfast
We want to get to know you better and tell you a little about the 4,500 youth in crisis we reach each year!
In just one hour, you will enjoy a hot, homemade breakfast, meet our CEO, and hear truly inspiring stories from an AYS Academy youth and his mother.
Join us at our downtown Kansas City, Kansas location at 803 Armstrong from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. We'll have you on your way in one hour - we promise. To reserve your spot, call or email Matt Insco by Thursday, September 23: minsco@aysusa.org or 913-831-2820, x215. |
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On April 23, 2010:
Stack the Decks 2010
Stacking the Decks in Favor of Kansas Youth Since 1972
"Stack the Decks" is a casino game-themed annual fundraiser that includes strong hors d'oeuvre; a cocktail bar;
live, silent, and online auctions; and blackjack, roulette, and other fun casino games. Check out the Stack the Decks website for more information!
Location: Overland Park Convention Center; Time: 7:30PM; a suggested donation of $75/ticket. For more information, contact Matt Insco by email at minsco@aysusa.org or call him at (913) 831-2820 x:215. |
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In December, 2010:
Winter Chill 2010
Making Sure Every AYS Youth
Can Celebrate the Holidays
Each year at AYS we hold a celebration for 300 AYS youth, family members and foster families, complete with all the trimmings! A delicious meal, goody bags, entertainment—all the things our youth and families may not otherwise be able to afford.
Sponsorship Gift Opportunities
Can't decide what to get your loved ones this year? Try giving the gift of a spectacular holiday meal to our community's youth in-crisis, and recieve a certificate that we can send to anyone you choose!
For every $50.00 donated (for $500.00 you would be the sponsor of an entire table of 10 place settings!), you will be the sponsor of one youth/parent/staff, which means:
Your name (or someone that you choose) will be displayed on the table at the event, and that
You (or whomever you choose to honor in the donation) will recieve a certificate of thanks for your contribution.
All Winter Chill sponsorships are fully tax deductible.
If you would like to sponsor a table at Winter Chill 2009, or make a gift of an any amount you choose, you can give online through our secure online donations provider, or please download this giving form and mail it with a check to:
Associated Youth Services
Attn: Teri Kriege
P.O. Box 171234
Kansas City, KS 66117
If you have any questions, please contact Matt Insco at (913) 831-2820 x:215 or email him at minsco@aysusa.org.
NEWS
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July News/Events
Thursday, July 22
AYS Comedy Night
Join AYS at 7:30PM on July 22, 2010 at our Improv Comedy Night with Comedy City in Westport. All of the proceeds from ticket sales directly to funding AYS in its mission to assist over 4,500 community youth in crisis situations each year. Comedy City's style of improv comedy is to be enjoyed by all ages, so don't hesitate to bring the whole family to enjoy this event! To purchase tickets, please visit aysusa.org/comedy or call Matt at (913) 831-2820 x.215. For more information, visit our news/events page.
Posted at: 1:35; July 5, 2010
May News/Events
Friday, May 24
AYS Academy Graduation Party
Last week on Friday, May 21, the students in the AYS Academy were thrown a party to celebrate the conclusion of a year full of hard work. At the event each student to the chance to describe some of their experiences at AYS to an audience of their family and friends. One student, Terence was a Senior at AYS and is going to graduate from High School this year at AYS. Congratulations to all of our students for putting in the hard work this year! Check out our Facebook page to look at some of the pictures.
Posted at: 12:10; May 24, 2010
Friday, May 14
AYS Academy Art at 2nd Friday Art Walk
Join us between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. at the Pressroom Studios/Kaw Valley Arts & Humanities - 756 Armstrong Avenue (right across the street from AYS) for the 2nd Friday KCK Art Walk. We'll be featuring the work of students enrolled in our AYS Academy program and our newly initiated arts program, Art on 8th. Read more about this exciting program and what you'll see!
Posted at: 12:00; May 11, 2010
Wednesday, May 26
Get to Know AYS Breakfast
Our next breakfast will feature one of our star AYS Academy students and his mother! Join us for a hot, homemade breakfast while you learn more about the youth touched by AYS' programs. As always, the breakfast is complimentary! To RSVP by May 24, please contact Matt Insco at minsco@aysusa.org or 913-831-2820, x215. For more info, check out our News and Events page.
Posted at: 12:00; May 11, 2010
May & June 2010
Park at Zona Rosa to Raise Money for AYS!
As a recipient of Zona Rosa's "Change for Charity" Program, AYS will be receiving the contribution based off of total parking meter receipts during May and June, 2010. We would like to thank Zona Rosa for their support of AYS' youth. For more information, click here.
Posted at: 12:13; May 11, 2010
April News/Events
Wednesday, April 28
Stack the Decks Was a Great Success!
Stack the Decks Casino Night 2010 was a great success in raising money for AYS' over 4,500 youth every year. We hope that everyone had a great time, because we sure did! View the exciting photo montage to get an overview of the evening's festivities. We've also posted pictures from the event on our Facebook profile, so check them out and see if you're in one.
Updated at: 11:53; May 11, 2010
March News/Events
Friday, March 5
AYS Continues to Host Important Resource Parent Trainings
AYS hosts trainings for its resource (foster) parents and parents at other agencies. These trainings help to provide important information and experience pertinent to mentoring a child in foster care. Trainings range from general parenting counseling to gang involvement and drug use awareness. For more information, please visit AYS' resource parent webpage.
Posted at: 11:00; March 5, 2010
February News/Events
Tuesday, February 24
Award Winning Addiction Counselor Delbert Boone Speaks at AYS
On February 23, Delbert Boone confronted youth participating in AYS' Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Program, also known as ADAPT, by challenging the myths and culture involved in substance abuse. Senior Vice President, Debra Terrell McKenzie stated, "Both the staff and the youth in ADAPT are thrilled to have Mr. Boone speak at AYS. His powerful style mesmerizes our teens, as he challenges them to eliminate drugs and alcohol from their lives and to set positive goals for themselves and then to pursue them with passion." Boone is one of the nation's foremost authorities on addiction and criminal behavior, an identity established through his ability to consistently help drug offenders and substance abuse counselors understand the parallels between addiction and criminal behavior.
Posted at: 2:30; February 24, 2010
January News/Events
Tuesday, January 18
Looking Back on MLK Day of Service
AYS celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a day of service. Volunteers had a great time making cards to celebrate various special occasions for AYS Youth, including birthday and graduation cards. Check out this photo montage for some pictures from the event. You can also find fun photos on Facebook.
Posted at: 11:17; January 26, 2010
Monday, January 11
Read About One of AYS' Partners
The Youth Volunteer Corps. of Greater Kansas City is one of AYS' partners in assisting our community's youth in-crisis. Read a little more about YVC and our partnership in their quarterly newsletter, or check out their website to find out more about them.
Posted at: 11:32; January 11, 2010
December 8, 2009
Looking back on Winter Chill 2009
Winter Chill 2009 was a success! Thank you so much to all of our gracious volunteers, who worked very hard to make sure the evening was enjoyable for all of our youth and foster families. If you would like to see the pictures, please visit our Facebook profile! Or you can take a look at a photo montage accompanied by stories from the night.
Posted at: 13:22; December 22, 2009
September 2, 2009
AYS HOSTS AWARD-WINNING SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
Associated Youth Services recently hosted internationally reknowned addiction and criminal behavior counselor, Delbert Boone as a guest speaker on August 25, 2009. Boone confronted youth participating in the Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Program, as known as ADAPT, by challenging...... Click here to read the full story. |
