JANUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER

IT'S A WRAP!


A gigantic heartfelt thank you for all who donated gifts, time, and other treasures to our children for Christmas. Each youth received something they uniquely asked for from Santa because of the help of our special friends. We also accepted donations of hygiene items, socks, coats, luggage,

and homemade cookies and cakes.

 

The Knights hosted the annual day after Christmas pizza party on both campuses for kids and staff – stockings, gifts, and a visit from Santa were included in the event. It was a great day for kids and staff alike. Thank you for the Knights who continue to put our children first!


1st ANNUAL SANTA WITH

STAFF KIDS EVENT



This year Santa made a special trip to our Terre Haute Campus to visit with our staff and their children. The families got to spend time together creating crafts, taking pictures, playing games, and enjoying cookies and cocoa. A special

gift was given to the kids

from Santa too! Photos from the event are pictured right and below.


KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MIDYEAR MEETING 


The Indiana Knights of Columbus State Council held its 2025 Midyear Winter Meeting on our Terre Haute Campus in December. This is their annual Christmas party and toy collection for our youth. We were honored they chose our campus and hope to welcome them back next year. While the Knights met, the ladies spent time with our children baking and decorating cookies and playing Christmas themed games (pictured bottom left). It was a lovely way to get our children and staff into the Christmas spirit. Not

only did everyone have a great time, but we were also blessed with

a bounty of gifts and monetary donations! We are so excited to

host this event next year!


AROUND CAMPUS



Bugby North and South Dorms had a friendly tree coloring competition before Christmas. Pictured are the creative entries. The kids had a great time with this activity.

FUND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATE


The Fund Development Department welcomed a new Coordinator, Melissa “Missy” Rohrbach. She has over 20 years of nonprofit experience in our community by way of directorship in admissions, business development, and utilization and marketing. Her passion is focused on youth advocacy, fund development, operations and consulting. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting and spending time with her first grandbaby, Rusty. Fun facts - Missy hangs guttering with her husband, Scott, for their family-owned business, while also proudly supporting their seasonal nonprofit wrestling club, Team Green. She has three adult children, Jacob, Seth, and Molly and will be celebrating her 30th wedding anniversary in June. Please join us in welcoming Missy to the team!


UPCOMING EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS


May 14th

Golf Scramble


September 3rd

Fr. Campagna Birthday Celebration & Spaghetti Dinner


September 19th

Envoy, Family, and Friends Picnic


October 27

Northwest Campus Trunk or Treat & Chili Supper


November 17

Northwest Campus Friendsgiving Dinner


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