Insider – From the Director

Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

March 2, 2020

Do You Define “Emergency” Like This?

I recently was particularly attuned when listening to the intercom: Helpline call, line 72. Helpline call, line 73. These announcements…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

February 7, 2020

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

Even though February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, most teenagers and parents won’t be talking about it.…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

December 31, 2019

She Made Broken Look Beautiful

Happy New Year! One of my favorite poems hangs on the wall opposite my desk. "She made broken look beautiful…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

November 6, 2019

I Never Tire of Thanksgiving

Valentine’s Day is a little too sweet and sentimental for my taste. I love Independence Day, but we don’t need…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

October 2, 2019

Celebrating, Mourning and Sharing Our Message

Everyone on our staff takes turns washing dishes. While not everyone shares my sentiment, it’s a task I enjoy. Doing…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

September 6, 2019

Talking With Teens About Healthy Relationships

I volunteered with the youth group at my church for about 10 years. I loved it! They helped me learn…

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Melissa Echerd

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Insider - From the Director

August 7, 2019

‘You Sunk My Battleship!’ How game play builds self-esteem

I recently passed by the Children’s Learning Center at Sheltering Wings and heard one of our male volunteers, Mark, playing…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

July 3, 2019

It’s ok. I’ve got you. I won’t let you fall.

Do you remember learning how to ride a bike with no training wheels for the first time? This recently occurred…

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Melissa Echerd

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Insider - From the Director

December 5, 2018

Merry Christmas to All!

Dear friends: Our colleague, Autumn Bucy, was working in our information booth on a sultry summer’s day at the Hendricks…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

May 10, 2018

Asking for Help

As January began, I realized it was time to put my Christmas decorations away, including my eight-foot tree. It took…

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