www.ChildFocusNV.org

A Promise to Foster Kids ..
Child Focus Sibling Preservation Program

"Consistency isn't a word commonly used in relation to children in the foster care system. The only constant is the state of inconsistency.  Going to the same doctor, staying in a school for a full academic year, having a relationship with siblings, or living in the same house, with the same family, long enough to see two birthdays come and go are things many foster care children crave."  Source: View News 2003  

And the story continues. In 2009, Child Focus has grown into a tremendously  meaningful resource for foster kids who move an average of 4.8 times.  It's tough. 

Child Focus is committed to give these kids the tools they need.  Some of the kids served by Child Focus over the years, are now adults who volunteer with the organization.  

Lark spoke to Denna Atkinson, Executive Director of Child Focus to find out more about the services Child Focus provides to over 3000 kids currently in foster care in Nevada.  One of their important goals is to preserve and support the relationship of siblings who have been separated in the foster care system.  Research shows in these cases, the sibling-child bond is often stronger than the parent-child bond. Sibling separation in foster care can add to an already bad situation. These kids are already traumatized as it is.  Child Focus is there to help them through.

Listen to Lark Williams and Denna Atkinson of Child focus

"The Promise"  Mural on Water Street in Downtown Henderson: 
Meet Ozzy Villate, Ozart Studios

Ozzy Villate of Ozart Studios has been getting a lot of press lately on the story behind his mural "Promise."  It graces the side of Rainbow Casino building on Water Street.  
Read the recent article in Henderson View.

The art deco style of "The Promise" is just a sampling of Ozzy's incredibly diverse range of 
artistic style.  We were delighted and quite impressed to look through his extensive portfolio of fine art, murals, faux finishes - marble pillars, walls, ceilings, fireplaces, exterior landscape murals.  What a talent .. a super nice guy too!  

Read testimonials from Ozzy's clients:  CLICK HERE FOR TESTIMONIALS

A $100 Donation Promise to Nonprofit of Your Choice (valid thru 7/31/09) at
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS WINEMAKING

Grape Expectations will donate $100 to the nonprofit YOU CHOOSE from Lark's List of nonprofits.  How cool is that? 

Charlie Peters of Grape Expectations Winemaking has a fantastic program for fun and camaraderie for your group of friends or co-workers.  What could be more fun than making a barrel of wine together?

It's a 5-session process over a 9 month period.  You  have to reserve your dates for your group before the grapes ripen.  

Openings for the 2009-2010 season are filling up.

To create a $100 donation for the nonprofit you choose, be sure to print out their donation offer page at Lark's List and present it when you schedule your 2009-2010 winemaking dates.  Donation offer is valid thru July 31, 2009.  So hurry!!

This is great fun, and ideal for friends, neighbors and businesses.  Find out how it
works and how easy it is!   
Click for details and print Grape Expectations donation offer

Police Auxillary Civilian Team (PAC Team) 
Duey Vernon, owner of Bright Lights Electric,  volunteers with The Police Auxillary Civilian Team, aka PAC Team.  They assist with traffic control services during special events.  It's one of those tasks you don't think about, but PAC team takes some of the burden off our local Police and helps them stay focused on protecting the community.
We've added PAC Team to list of nonprofits to help them get more volunteers.  
more at www.Pac-Team.net

Lark's List
Special Offers 
from Local Businesses

Some of our participating businesses offer extra values and discounts and others have taken a different twist to pledge a donation to the charity you choose from Lark's List when you use their service.  


Featured Offer .. 
Tony Payson, The Appreciated Painter

15% discount on complete Interior or Exterior Project -PLUS- FREE color consultation.

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Click for testimonials for The Appreciated Painter



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