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September Volunteer of the Month: Sterling Thompson Insurance Company

Stacie Provine, Communications Coordinator

October 16, 2019

Volunteer of the Month is awarded to someone who goes above and beyond in their role at the Home, exemplifying the values of Home of the Innocents in all the work they do and time they give to the children and families we serve. Sterling Thompson Insurance Company was...read more

Learning from Leaders: Jude Thompson

Scott Drochelman, Director of Training

September 5, 2019

We’re excited to share a new episode of Learning from Leaders! Each month, we point the spotlight at a different leader in the community for a behind the scenes look at what makes them unique. Learning from Leaders is now available on iTunes or Apple Podcasts by searching Home...read more

August Volunteer of the Month

Stacie Provine, Communications Coordinator

September 5, 2019

Volunteer of the Month is awarded to someone who goes above and beyond in their role at the Home, exemplifying the values of Home of the Innocents in all the work they do and time they give to the children and families we serve.     Rick Cronin, Kosair...read more

Learning from Leaders: Michael Davis

Scott Drochelman, Director of Training

July 24, 2019

We’re excited to share a new podcast produced by Home of the Innocents called Learning from Leaders! In each episode, we point the spotlight at a different leader in the community for a behind the scenes look at what makes them unique. Our next installment is with the Co-Founder...read more

July Volunteer of the Month: Sandra Schaper-Smith

Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator

July 23, 2019

Volunteer of the Month is awarded to someone who goes above and beyond in their role at the Home, exemplifying the values of Home of the Innocents in all the work they do and time they give to the children and families we serve. Sandra Schaper-Smith, Hair Stylist Volunteer,...read more

June Volunteer of the Month: Todd Smith

Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator

July 18, 2019

Volunteer of the Month is awarded to someone who goes above and beyond in their role at the Home, exemplifying the values of Home of the Innocents in all the work they do and time they give to the children and families we serve. Todd Smith, Piano Teacher Volunteer,...read more

June President’s Award: Susan Peggs

Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator

July 9, 2019

Each month, President and CEO Paul Robinson awards a team member who exemplifies our core values of excellence, compassion, wellness, and empowerment. By living our values, they achieve the Home’s mission to enrich the lives of children and families with hope, health, and happiness. The June President’s Award was...read more

Learning from Leaders: Mayor Greg Fischer

Scott Drochelman, Director of Training

June 6, 2019

We’re excited to share a new episode of our Learning from Leaders podcast! In each episode, you’ll hear from a different leader for a behind the scenes look at what makes them tick. Our next installment is with Mayor Greg Fischer. In this conversation, we talk about a wide...read more

May Volunteer of the Month: Bill Schreiber

Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator

May 22, 2019

Volunteer of the Month is awarded to someone who goes above and beyond in their role at the Home, exemplifying the values of Home of the Innocents in all the work they do and time they give to the children and families we serve. Bill Schreiber, Water Therapy Volunteer,...read more

What is Speech Therapy?

Emmory Shipley, Communications Coordinator

May 21, 2019

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a chance to learn about speech therapy and how a speech language pathologist may help your child. At Open Arms Children’s Health, our integrated pediatric health center, speech language pathologists (SLPs) work with pediatricians to treat speech production, language, swallowing/feeding, stuttering, social...read more