Our Ambassador Program in Action!

On Saturday, August 21st, Scotty's House Ambassadors attended the annual Concerned Black Men's Back to School Celebration at Sue Haswell Park in Bryan. Ambassadors handed out tons of colors and coloring books, as well as information about Scotty's House and our services.
We would like to say a special "THANK YOU!" to our Volunteers Monica A., Debby H., Sherie R., and Marie S. You ladies did an awesome job!!

If you would like to join the Scotty's House Ambassador Volunteer Program, email scottyshouse@ymail.com or call Melanie at 775-4695.

Meet Our Newest Family Care Volunteers!

On Thursday, August 12th, Scotty's House welcomed six new Volunteers to its Family Care Volunteer Program! These Volunteers completed an eight-hour training course and will now work with our Forensics Team to provide services to the children and families that visit Scotty's House. Family Care Volunteers also help with supervision for clients at counseling sessions, as well as play therapy support for our counselors.

Our newest FC Volunteers: Carol B., Jamie A., Stephanie M., Mike L., Kim F. and Alaina J.

Do YOU want to make a difference in the life of a child? Call 775-4695 or email Scotty's House to find out how you can join our Volunteer Family.

Join Our Volunteer Family!!

YOU can make a difference in the life of a child!!

Scotty's House will hold its 2nd Family Care Coordinator Volunteer Training on August 10th, 11th & 12th from 3:00 to 5:30pm. If you are interested in becoming a Family Care Coordinator, or if you would like more information about our Volunteer Program, please email Melanie at scottyshouse@ymail.com or call 775-4695.

Family Care Coordinators welcome clients and their non-offending family members to Scotty's House. These Volunteers appropriately interact with families to provide comfort and support while maintaining client confidentiality. Family Care Coordinators provide supervision for clients of Scotty's House in a fun, child-friendly playroom or playground setting. In addition, Family Care Coordinators also provide supervision for clients at counseling sessions, as well as play therapy support for our counselors. These Volunteers must be available during the week, usually between the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm. Family Care Coordinators are required to complete an interview process and training prior to participating in this program. All Volunteers must submit to criminal and CPS background checks.

New Building Update!

Whew! Things are really moving along at our new building!

Here's an update on all of the amazing progress:

Our new drive way is coming along nicely.

We have a roof - with shingles!!

Plumbing! Yay for plumbing!

More plumbing in the medical rooms.

A/C & Heating Ducts

More A/C & Heating.

The Electricians have been busy!

Be sure to check back often for more updates.

2nd Annual Children's Charity Walk a HUGE Success!

Scotty's House would like to thank all of the wonderful members of MOMS Club for their hard work and continued support of Scotty's House. The 2nd Annual Children's Charity walk was a HUGE success!! We appreciate all of the amazing support of our community.
THANK YOU!
For more information and photos, please visit the Children's Charity Walk blog at
http://childcharitywalk.blogspot.com/

Thank you to MOMS Club for all these great photos of the event!

New Building Update!

Wow!! Construction on our new building is really moving along... and we are so excited!! We expect to be all nice and comfy in our new home by early fall.

Thanks to Shannon Hernandez for these recent photos:

Volunteering is Good for Your Soul... AND Body!!

So, you've heard it before.... Volunteering is good for your soul. But it turns out, Volunteering is actually great for your health, too! Below is an article from "Making a Difference" (the e-newsletter from VolunteerMatch.org). Take a peek!

Volunteers and the Health Benefits of Service
The health benefits of volunteering have been reported before, but much is still unknown about the causal relationship between giving time and personal health. Does volunteering make you healthier, or do healthier people volunteer? Should service be prescribed for those with cancer or chronic illness? Are there health benefits to volunteering that working for pay cannot provide?

That picture is a little clearer thanks to a report VolunteerMatch released with UnitedHealthcare. The new UnitedHealthcare/VolunteerMatch Do Good. Live Well. Survey [pdf]provides compelling evidence that volunteering not only enhances volunteers' physical and mental health but also strengthens relationships between employers and employees.

Among the key findings:
* More than 68% of those who volunteered in the past year report that volunteering made them feel physically healthier.
* 29% of volunteers who suffer from a chronic condition say that volunteering has helped them manage their chronic illness.
* 89% of volunteers agree that volunteering improved their sense of well-being.
* 73% of volunteers feel that volunteering lowered their stress levels.
* 92% of volunteers agree that volunteering enriches their sense of purpose in life.
* More than three-quarters of volunteers who participate in service activities through work report that they feel better about their employer because of the employer's involvement in their volunteer activities.

So, get healthy and make a difference in the life of a child - Volunteer today!!! Call or email for more information about Volunteering with Scotty's House. 979.775.4695 or scottyshouse@ymail.com.