June News/Events
Thursday, June 25
AYS' Annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
AYS held a fun-filled picnic to thank the generous volunteers who devoted their time and talent to AYS this past year.  AYS salutes the 340 people who helped make a difference in the lives of AYS kids this year.  Check back soon to see pictures from the event! 

Saturday, June 6
BNIM Helps with a (Not So) Extreme Makeover for the United Way Day of Caring
Employees from BNIM weed-whacked, raked, hauled and planted away to make the yard at AYS' Home Ties Youth Residential Center look amazing.  To see a photo montage of the transformation, check out our News & Events Page or see more photos at AYS' Facebook page!  

May Events
Tuesday, May 5
AYS Celebrates Earth Day
Students from AYS Academy teamed up with ambitious employees of Key Bank to work a little gardening magic at the Kansas City Community Farm on Gibbs Road.  Learn more on our News & Events Page!

Saturday, May 9
Foster Parent Appreciation
AYS celebrated National Foster Care Month by sponsoring our 2nd annual Unsung Heroes:  Recognizing the Importance of Resource Parents Conference here at our Kansas City office.  Dr. Lynnette Sparkman Barnes taught self-nurturing and stress reduction activities/techniques for resource parents.  Mary Redmond, author of A Half Dozen Life Lessons shared stories of a varied life in which she played many roles - giving her a new perspective on a life worth sharing.