Children in CrisisNEWS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Journey The moment you hear that opening keyboard riff – if you KNOW the song, then you know every single word by heart! The chorus and chords came from Jonathan Cain, a member of the band Journey, after he received sage wisdom from his father. Jonathan was at a crossroads in his life and had to ask his dad for $900 to pay a vet bill. Cain asked his daddy

if he needed to give up on his Hollywood dreams and just come home. His dad’s words hit home in Jonathan’s heart and later that night on his

Wurlitzer piano, “Son, don’t stop believing.” Released in 1981, “Don’t Stop Believin’” went on to be Jour-

ney’s signature song. Today it remains one of the most popular rock songs of all time. But what does that have to do with Children in Crisis? It’s about an-

other type of journey…one where the road is long, hard, and sometimes you just want to give up.

That’s exactly where one of our middle school kids was at. Between family issues with substance use, multiple domestic distur-

bance calls to the police, and the fear and anger involved watching aparent being taken away in a police car, there’s no secret why many

children arrive at our neighborhood mad. While our homes are wonderful, children are dropped off by people they just met to

our staff, who they’ve never met, and then given rules about a program they never knew existed. Add in the fear that comes

when there’s been talk of being separated from your babysister who relies on you every day and you might begin to

understand just how angry this young man was. He remained that way, too, until July 26th. It was the

wrap-up to our fun-filled summer. We were on our Annual Dolphin Cruise when that keyboard riff hit! His

face lit up and then a big smile crossed his face as he realized that I knew the song too. Though 30 feet

apart on the boat, we sang the entire song together while every other kid on the boat followed his

lead! For a moment, he was the leader of the band and soon every child was singing at the

top of his or her lungs,

"Don't stop believin' Hold on to that feelin"

That was the turning point. For one brief moment, his eyes were shining and he had the biggest smile I had ever seen. Later he told me that his family loves old rock and roll and this is one of his favorite

songs. The anger lifted. He is holding on. He knows his family is working hard to bring him home.

Until then, he makes the best of being here, watches out for his baby sister, and he still

believes. Eventually, it will all be okay.

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Wish List

Festival of the TreesNovember - December 26, 2018— Grand Boulevard

Toys for TotsNovember 18, 2018 — Sam’s Club

David Seering ConcertFebruary 18, 2019 — Village Baptist Church

CIC Golf TournamentMarch 15, 2019 — FWB Golf Club

DCWAF AuctionApril 27, 2019 — Grand Boulevard

Upcoming Events

Our Special Thanks...A Note from KenMy message usually starts with the wonderful milestones and accomplishments CIC has made this year. However in this message, I’d like to focus on the unbelievably wonderful things our community has done for the children through CIC.

Since opening our Susanna Wesley Emergency Shelter for abused and neglected children in 2008, we’ve given a home to over 850 at-risk children which is over 107,000 nights and days for a child in need of a loving home.

Thanks to community support, we’ve kept all our brother and sister sibling groups together as a family! We’ve aided in the adoption of over 35 foster children to forever homes and ironically, many of those children were adopted by a CIC staff member.

CIC was built by our community, it’s sustained and supported by our community and is a gift to our entire community. Many, many times CIC is the charity at the next step in the protection and care of children. When the family is torn apart by unfortunate circumstances, CIC is there. When there’s abuse in the home and the children are homeless, CIC is there.

On any given day there are about 50 children living at the CIC Neighborhood. All communities should have a CIC. With the community’s continued commitment, CIC will be there for the children.

Your commitment of support to help provide a home to our foster children and sustain operations of the CIC Neighborhood is critical. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of hundreds of children and an investment in the future of our community!

Ken HairPresident and CEO

Gift Cards Sponsorships For upcoming events

Ford Flex For safely transporting our kids

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Destin Charity Wine Auction FoundationThanks to a record breaking 2018 Charity Wine Auction Event, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation donated $2.7 million to local charities serving children in need in Northwest Florida. A check for $200,000 was presented to Children in Crisis at a ceremony last week. This is the 13th consecutive year DCWAF has donated to CIC, to help give a home to over 850 children. CIC and the children living at the Neighborhood send a BIG THANKS to the DCWAF for their continued wonderful support and making a difference in the lives of so many children.

Sugar Sands GolfThanks to Tuscany Italian Bistro, Tommy Bahama and other area restaurants and businesses, the 11th Annual Sugar Sands Charity Golf Classic benefiting Children in Crisis, raised over $42,000.

White-WilsonThe supporters of White-Wilson Community Fund Foundation helped the kids living at Children in Crisis with a generous donation of $9,470.07. The funding will provide training, books, activities and games to promote posi-tive therapeutic interventions in areas such as anger management/coping, grief and loss and self-harm. This donation toward a critical need for our kids will truly make a difference. We are very thankful for the support.

FudpuckersFudpuckers of Destin presented $10,793.84 to CIC at a ceremony surrounded by live gators. The funds were raised by the “Cops Rock” event and t-shirt sales. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Fudpuckers.

Emerald Coast FoundationThe Emerald Coast Foundation selected Children in Crisis to be one of the benefiting charities of the ECF Boat Week and Poker Run and donated a check for $26,000.

United WayAlan Wood, Chairman of the Board for United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties, continued critical support to CIC by presenting $50,000 at the Annual Community Impact Check Presentation.

United Way serves donors, advocates and volunteers with the organization and leadership they require to provide financial stability, education opportunities, and healthy lives to their community. They envision a community where resources are aligned to ensure people are healthy, families are strong, and youth and adults are engaged in strengthening social bonds.

Thank you...

Emerald Coast Harley DavidsonBeer does the body good when the ECHD Beer Fest generates $3,500!

Ken enjoyed high tea with our etiquette club graduates.

ADK Change for ChildrenA heart-warming Change for Children moment thanks to the ladies of ADK. Kids at Pryor Middle School raised $1,200 through their campaign for a total of $42,000 from Okaloosa and Walton County schools combined!

kidsKORNER VitalVolunteers

Congratulations Tia & Juan!Our hearts were overjoyed to see one of our own marry her highschool sweetheart. Her former house parents Doug and Haruka were thrilled to share this special moment. Pictured: Tia and CIC House Parent Doug.

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Harley davidsonThanks again to Emerald Coast Harley Davidson. Beyond the Beer Fest (see p. 2), they also created an event for our children. CIC kids toured the store, garage, storage facility and rode the motorcycle simulator. Even our littlest girls love pretending to be part of the HOGS Chapter.

NASA TripCIC kids went on an adventure to Cape Carnival with a NASA Tour. Before arriving, one child asked, “We aren’t actually going into to space are we?”

Summertime funOur kids jumped into summer. They had a great time and gained skills to prepare them for the next school year.

The interlinc family foundationThe Interlinc Family Foundation has awarded a grant of $1,075 to Children In Crisis Inc. to purchase trauma-focused books, games and other resources to teach children how to positively express their feelings and resolve past and current conflicts through play.

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is similar to Play Therapy, where a child expresses and works through unconscious conflicts through play instead of words.

According to Sam Yozviak, “The family approved the grant application to help at-risk local children like the kids living at the CIC Neighborhood.”

Keller Williams Red DayMembers of Keller Williams Emerald Coast donated their time, talents and hard work during a recent work-day to help make The Children in Crisis Neighborhood look great. There were over 50 volunteers from the KW offices all around the panhandle. The volunteers pressure washed all the homes, completed normal grounds maintenance, added pine straw to all the landscape beds and a host of other tasks.

Destin commonsDestin Commons presented a $3,250 donation to Children in Crisis from funds generated through their “Coins for a Cause” program and the Smoke on the Coast event.

MommapaloozaGo-getter moms from around the country formed “Mommapalooza.” They go on “mom trips,” fellowship vacations where they support a local charity. This year, they chose Children in Crisis. CIC set up a Wish List registry, and these ladies went to work! As soon as the list went live, CIC began receiving packages! Boxes included laptop computers, outdoor games, pajamas, and other goodies. They also gave a cash donation of $2,285!

New driver alert!Heads up there is a new driver on the road! After a lot of trial and error and a little help from Bridgeway Driving School, Lucas has earned his Driver’s License.

Kind thoughtAlthough he did not want this picture shared, when asked what his Christmas wish was this year, Quintin said, “Please have the donor that would have given me the gift, give to Bay County.”

Lego clubInnovation and imagination were all the rage this summer in Mrs. Sarah’s LEGO S.T.E.M. Club.

Hooligan: Fishing TripSpecial thanks to Bobby Dove for our Annual Hooligan fishing trip, where our kids learn to fish.

LEAVING LEGACYAAnnette Meginniss by the CIC FamilyGeorgia “Davie” Nabors by the CIC Family by Edwin J. Pittock by Connie & Larry Gilbert Jaime Graham by Sara Brown by Jennifer Noon by Mikel-Claire Penick by Lesley Sasser by Jo Hately by Michael A. Braden by Knoch Music Productions by Michelle McKain by Brian & Pamela Moyer by John & Barbara Martinez by Michael Hennessy by White Wilson Medical Center by Elaine AcostaSeena “Fay” Watts by Shalimar Baptist ChurchJenny Boots by Nila PohlmanLuke Savini by Bob & Susie Flood CH (Mac) McClenahan by Phyllis J. McClenahanAlayna Bowman by Ray H. & Mary Jane RossJim Barton by Jim & Peggy AdamsBarbara McCaskill by Druscilla T. BeuerleinPatty Stimar by Druscilla T. BeuerleinRoger Dingess by Emma S. AsburryElla Stewart by Elisa Rowland Tom Rowland by Elisa RowlandJane Martin by Kitty JohnsonNancy Garcia by Robert GarciaAdelyn Merrell by Lauren SimmonsGeorge Russell by Edward & Marilyn Philipp Bonnie Nabors Pittock by Edwin J. PittockClint Johnson by Alexander WeirBonnie Benz by Robert A. Benz Family FoundationLinda Johnston by Robert C. Overall Jr. by Larry (Ray) Schrenker by James Kendall Johnston by Nanette Rodgers by Michael JohnstonWoody Collins by Royce & Danna FranksLinda Johnston by Charles Wood Jr. Linda Lee Johnston by Jason SauerChong Cha Parisot by Dave ParisotSidney Ellman by Elliott Point Elementary SchoolGeorge Scruggs by Latha MaineConsuelo Estopare by James McKaneJo Bill Dickerson by Elisa RowlandJaime Graham by Lura StruzinskiRobert Sluck by Kitty JohnsonCarolyn Carroll by Franklin & Gloria RobertsJaime Graham by Jami ParrishHugh Kendall by Ken & Marina HairKevin O’brien by Dr. Keith AmielChandlar Watson by Kitty JohnsonDr. Maureen Thompson by Norman & Phyllis MartinNatalie Wild by Thomas Partyka Jr.Emma Everett by Kyle ChaversNatalie Stehnicky Wild by Kevin ButtAnnette Meginniss by Patricia LawrenceDavid Howell by Connie & Larry GilbertBrandon Peale by Peale Family TrustJay Smith by James & Diane HobsonThomas Wall by Latha MainePatricia Lynn Reeder by Dr. Keith AmielFloyce Darnell by Connie & Larry GilbertNancy Garcia by Robert GarciaDianne Rainer by Jim & Peggy Adams

David Mullins by Jim & Peggy AdamsRebecca McDonald Currence by Jim & Peggy AdamsCharlotte Gangleburger by Jim & Peggy AdamsRobert Marshall McAlister by Jim & Peggy AdamsFoster Dugas by Jim & Peggy AdamsWayne Dugas by Jim & Peggy AdamsDick Waddell by Jim & Peggy AdamsWhitney Carson by Jim & Peggy Adams

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In Memory Of...KIDS CLUB MEMBERS ($1000 Annually)A Simple Faith ChurchAdams, AudryAnderson Columbia Co., Inc.Andrews, SylviaApfel, Bill & CaroleArnold, Bo (William) and CharlotteArpke, EileenBass Pro ShopsBayer, Peter & MarthaBeachside Ministries Inc.Bluewater Chiropractic Wellness CenterCampbell, SheilaCarr, Jeffrey W.Cash’s Cabanas, Inc.Charbonneau, Nancy W.Charles WimberlyChesser, Mike & CarolynChubb, Nick & JanetChurch of the ResurrectionCommunity Foundation of NWFL, Inc.Combs, Scott & Wendy Condo Complements - Suzanne WeeninkCox Southeast RegionCurry, RonnieDaigle, Ronnie & WendyDavid Costa Enterprises Inc.DBR Entertainment Productions, LLCDCS CorporationDegrand, ThomasDowntown FWB Organization IncEFCUEmerald Coast Exchange ClubEmerald Coast Parrot Head Club, Inc.Episcopal Church Women of St. SimonsEvangelistic Revival ChurchExchange Club of NicevilleFasano, ConnieFirst Baptist Church of FWB MA08Fort Walton Beach Medical CenterFort Walton Beach Medical Center Auxiliary Franks, Danna & RoyceGarcia, RobertGenerations United Church/Niceville A.O.GGilbert, Connie & LarryGivhan, Walter H.Glover, G. L.Gulf Power Foundation, Inc.Hair, Ken & MarinoHarborwalk Village LLCHarker, Steven & VictoriaHefner, Don & BettyHenderson, Herbert H. & Janice W.Hollingshead, Peggy Dr.Hooters (Destin Wings) IncHuff, Judy & CareyHX5 LLCIngram, Doug & MarissaInterlinc Family FoundationJay Odom InvestmentsJennings, WM. Paul & KatherineJerrems, Warren & MiaJohnson, KittyKasl Property Group, LLCKelly, JessicaKiwanis Club of DestinLandrum Family Foundation Inc.Langley, Donald & Leona F.Laura Roesch CPA PLLCLevi Strauss & CoMaine, LathaMcCutchin Jr, Louia Eugene

McGovern, RaymondMcRory, DianaMcWilliams, Sean & KatherineMerkle, Arthur & CarolMeyer, EricMickey, Shane & ShannonMihalcik, Michael & DonnaMilam, David H.More, Larry & JanisNew Zion Tabernacle Ministries Inc.Niceville Hearing Center, Inc.Noe, Horace NO’Dell, ShaneOxanasol Real Estate LLCPack, James & LisaParisot, DavePecore, ChrisPennington, Bill & BobbiPerry, ChristianPoate, Christopher & MicheleReady, MaryRegan, TomResort QuestRoark, G.J. and Belinda M.Robert A. Benz Family FoundationRoss, Hu and CherylRowland, ElisaSanders, Edward & BrendaSchoditsch, Richard and DonnaSimpson, Jim & ShirleySkojac, Dr. TeresaSmith, CatharineSouthern Self Storage of Grayton, LLCSpence, Ferrol & RebeccaSpence, FreidaStarr, MarcStep by Step BallroomStephens, ReneSweatt, Kenneth & VelinaTempacure, Inc.Terry, JohnThe Center for Lifelong Learning, Inc.The Dressing Room BoutiqueThornal, Leroy & EdnaTrustmark BankTSCS, Inc.Walton County Snowbirds, Inc.Warner Edward Jackson P.A.Waste Management Co.Wave a Smile, Inc.Weller, Marlene R.Wells Fargo Advisors - Miramar BeachWillcox, Paula J.Wilson, Marion (Gary) and ShirleyWiseman, Omar & JudyWyndham Vacation Rentals

GUARDIAN ANGELS ($2500+ Annually)Alligood, Walter & DorothyAlta Data TechnologiesArdis, Mary JoAshley, Larry R., SheriffBank of AmericaBarlotta Jr., Nicholas T. & TerriBarrow, George & CarolynBBVA Compass Bank Boeing Employees Community FundCampbell Family FoundationCampbell, H. DonaldCCB Community Bank Derek LottChrist Church ParishCleary, John & Donna

Coastal AccountingCoastal Land Title, LLCCoulombe Family FoundationCrane Fund for Widows & ChildrenCritch, DenaCrossPoint UMC,/Formerly FUMC NicevilleD. L. Curtis Construction, Inc.Darnell, Cloyce and SharilynDavid & Carol Chunn FundDestin Charity Wine AuctionDestin Commons, LTDDestin Palms Vacations, Inc.Destin Snowbirds, Inc.Donut HoleDugas Family FoundationEckmann, Jeff & DoreenEichorst, Kurt & JanEmerald Coast Foundation, Inc.Emerald Coast Harley DavidsonFarrell, SueFudPuckers Beachside Bar & Grill DestinGary Smith Ford, Inc.Gay, Franklin M.Gulf Coast FriendsHair, Ken & MarinoHall, Donald & BonnieHay, Don & CatherineHayes, Preston & Waldorff, MelissaHefner, Don & BettyJohnston, MichaelKing, AnnaKiwanis Club of Freeport/South WaltonKiwanis of Niceville ValparaisoLaster, Robert & DeniseLathrop, WendyLaura Roesch CPA PLLCLitke, DonMartin, William M.Noah Detention Construction, LLCNoah, Anthony and CherylOakes, Howard J. & Mary JoOkaloosa Co. Sheriff’s OfficePerry, ChristianPublix Super Markets Charities, Inc.Sam’s Club FWBSandefur, Crawford M.Sanders, Henry & SheilaScheel, Matthew & PamelaShalimar United Meth ChurchSilver Sands Joint VentureSilver Slipper CasinoSimpson, ShirleySmith, Dennis & RosemarySons of ItalyStephens, ReneTatum, Joshua & MaryThe Clough Family FoundationThe Gathering at SandestinThe HendersonThe Premier Property Group, LLCTom Thumb Food StoresTravis Tringas Memorial FoundationTrinity United Methodist ChurchTuscany Italian BistroUnited WayWalborsky & Bradley, PLLCWarner, Justin and JenniferWaters, Eloise O.Wells Fargo FoundationWhite Wilson Community FoundationWild, Harry & JanineWimberly, Charles & Dorothy

Janet & Nick Chubb by John & Ellen NiemiSheila Campbell by Richard and Donna SchoditschMartha Flood by Jan MoncriefDiane Hobson by Stephen and Debra LarsonMike Michaelson by Ron & Robin GarrigaSharilyn Darnell by James & Diane HobsonJohn RickardJudy Heninger by Crawford M. SandefurMike & Linda Johnston by Crawford M. SandefurAshley & Max McCord by Crawford M. SandefurRon & Wynoka Terry by Crawford M. SandefurRichard & Emily Proctor by Crawford M. SandefurJohn & Lorraine Gahagan by Crawford M. SandefurJack & Pam Townes by Crawford M. SandefurBob & Polly Capps by Crawford M. SandefurMark & Mary Andrews by Crawford M. SandefurHarry & Lassie Flowers by Crawford M. SandefurTy & Jackie Lee by Crawford M. SandefurKaren Hutcheson by Crawford M. SandefurNan & Rick Sroufe by Crawford M. SandefurBarbara & Willis Young by Crawford M. SandefurMax Fletcher by Crawford M. SandefurBill & Winky Dowdle by Crawford M. SandefurRick & Karen Schoonover by Crawford M. SandefurCharlie & Barbara McQuagge by Crawford M. SandefurJim & E.T. Clark by Crawford M. SandefurJohn & Patsy Burberry by Crawford M. SandefurMr. & Mrs. John Daniel by Crawford M. SandefurMr. & Mrs. Jim Roberson by Crawford M. SandefurMr. & Mrs. George McInnis by Crawford M. SandefurMr. & Mrs. Bob McGill by Jim & Peggy AdamsRoger Dingess by Linda Marcum LewisConnie Gilbert by Jean C. LarabeeCloyce & Sharilyn Darnell by Floyce & Judy DarnellEddie & Margie Zant by Claire ZantNell Hayes by Preston Hayes & Melissa WaldorffDr. Carol Merkle by Connie & Larry GilbertCarolyn Chesser by C.L. Foster by Marianne HaberbuschFerrol Spence by Elizabeth SpenceMargie Zant by Richard & Ann CannonRichard Cannon by Reba AndersonAnn Cannon by Dr. Eddie & Margaret ZantMs. Barbara Harris by Jim & Peggy AdamsJohn McNeil Family by Jim & Peggy AdamsMr. Bob Haltom by Jim & Peggy AdamsMr. & Mrs. Frank Flautt by Jim & Peggy AdamsBrian Locicero Family by Jim & Peggy AdamsMr. & Mrs. Ric Jefferies by Jim & Peggy AdamsMr. Dan Kosta by Jim & Peggy AdamsMr. & Mrs. Allen Phillips by Jim & Peggy AdamsMr. & Mrs. Richard McNeese by Jim & Peggy AdamsMr. & Mrs. Jim Pierce by Jim & Peggy AdamsLamar Conerly Family by Jim & Peggy AdamsMr. & Mrs. Mike Thompson by Jim & Peggy AdamsOhana School by Jim & Peggy AdamsMr. & Mrs. Bryan Corr by Jim & Peggy Adams

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Children in CrisisNE WS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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Children in Crisis, Inc. is a 501(C)(3) organization. Federal tax ID #65-1196220. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll free (800) 435-7352 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendations by the state. CIC is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities for all individuals, clients and customers without regard to race, gender, color, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Children in Crisis does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Children in Crisis, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Federal Tax ID 65-1196220 Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Registration #CH18800. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE (800) 435-7352 OR VISITING WWW.800HELPFLA.COM. WITHIN THE STATE REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

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