This Friday, May 23 is Sunflower Kids' 2nd Jail and Bail! We've got a new cast of characters that need bailing out this year.  If you would like to help someone raise their bail, please visit our web site at www.sunflowerkids.org and make a tax-deductible donation toward someone's bail.  Just don't forget to tell us who you are bailing out!

Jerry Parsons, Lexington Police Department

Mandy Higgins, Bluegrass Community & Technical College

 Boyd Browning, Fasig-Tipton

Susan Kennedy, Fowler Bell

Desha Scanlon, University of Kentucky College of Social Work

Paige Browning, University of Kentucky College of Social Work

Amanda Ward, Central Baptist Hospital

SUFY

SUFY Hosts Breakfast for Child Abuse Prevention Month!

 

Sunflower Kids is a founding member of Stand Up for Youth (SUFY), a group of local agencies working together to bring attention to the issue of child abuse and neglect.  The group is comprised of members representing Sunflower Kids, CHES Solutions, Key Assets, CASA, Kids First, Fayette County Public Schools, the Plantory, and Wellcare.  

From left to right: Rashmi Adi-Brown, CHES Solutions Group; Janet Gates, CASA; Angela Baldridge (and Elvis), the Plantory; Ashley Dotson, SFK; Jennifer Hall, Key Assets; Brittany Arthur, Wellcare; Kellie Kozee Warren, Kids First; Kristen Jenkins, Kids First and Children's Advocacy Center; Stephanie Hoffman, SFK; Alex Horn, SFK

 In celebration of Child Abuse Prevention Month SUFY hosted a breakfast to honor those who work hard on behalf of children's safety.  We recognized a few superstars and were able to celebrate with lots of people doing wonderful work on behalf of children!

From left to right: Tammie Franks, Fayette County Public Schools; Chris Townsend, Fayette County Public Schools; Shana Turner, Department of Community Based Services; Missy Blakeman, Department of Community Based Services

Other superstars attended to show their support and willingness to STAND UP FOR YOUTH!

Tom Shelton, Superintendent of Fayette County Public Schools

Beth Mills, LFUCG Commissioner for Social Services

Grace Akers, Department of Community Based Services

Judge John Schrader, Fayette County Family Court Judge

Jennifer McVay Martin, Attorney

Nicole Prebeck, Attorney

Peter Brown, Attorney

Crystal McVay Shepard, Attorney

Chris Groeber, CEO of Key Assets KY

Sunflower Kids is a Part of the Lexington Calendar Project!

Sunflower Kids is proud to be a part of the Lexington Calendar Project!
 
"What is the Lexington Calendar Project?" you ask?
 
The Lexington Calendar Project is an opportunity for business owners and nonprofits to come together for mutual benefit.  The project includes an actual printed calendar and monthly networking events.  Business owners benefit by growing their business through networking opportunities, connecting face-to-face with potential customers, and by demonstrating a commitment to community.  The nonprofits benefit by greater exposure of their name and mission.  Everyone wins!  
 
February is the month Sunflower Kids is featured!  Check out our calendar page here and consider purchasing one of the beautiful calendars to support many of the great causes! 
We also invite you to attend Sunflower Kids' networking event on Wednesday, February 19, from 4:30-7:30 at Fasig-Tipton Horse Farm (in the dining room).  Tasty treats will be provided by DaRae & Friends Catering!! Visit the Lexington Calendar Project web site for more information!  We hope to see you there!

Sunflower Kids Opens Satellite Center

We are very proud and excited to announce that we have opened a new part-time visitation center in Georgetown, KY.  This new center is housed in Northside Christian Church and offers visitation on Monday evenings and Saturdays.  Our new center will allow Sunflower Kids to better serve rural clients - especially those without transportation to Lexington.  

The Georgetown community has been incredibly supportive in helping to open this center.  We have a long list of people to thank who made this possible.  

First and foremost, we would like to thank Judge Tamra Gormley and her support staff for taking the lead on getting everyone involved and showing great leadership when it comes to keeping families safe.  

We would like to thank the following supporters:

Chief Mike Bosse and the rest of the Georgetown Police Department
Sheriff Tony Hampton and the rest of the Scott County Sheriff's Office
Jack Conner, Laura Green, and the Georgetown/Scott County Chamber of Commerce
Pastor Scott Coburn and Northside Christian Church
Attorney Melissa McQueen  and Attorney Adam Stotts
Jessica Johnson and Julie Snawder of Scott County DCBS
and the many others who have been involved

Additionally, we would like to thank the following financial supporters:
Toyota Manufacturing in Georgetown
Georgetown Community Hospital
Kentucky Bank
United Bank
Whitaker Bank

Jail and Bail Update

We have three more jailbirds!  Read about their crimes below.

On Friday, September 13th all of these jailbirds are getting locked up... for good!  Help keep them out of jail by donating to their bail before the 13th.  Then follow their progress on making bail by checking back to see how close they are to breaking free!

To make a secure online donation, please visit our Jail and Bail web site.


Ann Houlihan Dupree
Aliases: Tennis Queen, Penny Pincher, Property Maven, Toddy the Body, The Negotiator
Crimes: Excessive Generosity, Schedule Juggling, Distance Driving, Bargain Hunting, Speed Racing

Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail:












 
Ashley Casteel
Aliases: Helga, The Shop-A-Holic, Daddy's Girl
Crimes: Impersonating Mascots, Enabling Addiction to Caffeine, Rooting for the Wildcats, Running from the Law During 5Ks

Bail: $300
Progress Towards Bail:

 

Beth Mills
Aliases: Jo Beth, The Commish, The Big Boss, Nana

Crimes: Flummoxing Council, Impersonating the Mayor, Laughing in the Face of Certain Doom

Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail:














Doug Vowels
Aliases: The Dougie, The Do-Gooder

Crimes: Rooting for the Cards, Helping Haitians, Laughing in the Face of Certain Danger

Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail:













Jeff Dabbelt
Aliases: The Market Meister, The Foodie, The Bearded Hippie
Crimes: Conspiracy to Run Non-Local Produce Out of Town with the Intent to Provide Healthy Food, Impersonating a Farmer

Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail:













Jenna McNeal
Aliases: Jenna Rae, The Advocate, Famed Fashionista, The Young One
Crimes: Leading the Notorious Jim Gibblet Gang, Conspiracy to Seize an Entire Community with Enthusiasm, Attempting Torture By Talking

Bail: $250
Progress Towards Bail:














Kathy Hoffman
Aliases: The Baking Banker, Colonel, Mamaw
Crimes: Conspiracy to Combine Flour and Eggs with the Intent to Make Delicious Desserts, Rooting for the Reds, Going Above and Beyond for Others

Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail:














Mary Lynn Houlihan
Aliases: Tattoo Mary, The Truck Stop, The Advocate, Darth Vader
Crimes: Experimental Gardening, Advocating, Flummoxing Criminals, Laughing in the Face of Certain Doom

Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail:













Peggy Henson
Aliases:Council Woman, Grandma, The Best
Crimes: Learning, Listening, and Working Hard for Others, Conspiracy to Make Lexington A Safer and Better Place to Live

Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail:













Robert Mock
Aliases: Doc, Junior, Veep
Crimes: Wearing Suspenders, Drinking Coke, Forgetting to Give Ann a Huge Raise, Caring for Students, Managing and Leading, Working Hard

Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail:












Susan Kennedy
Aliases: The Do-Gooder, Parrothead, The Fun Seeker, Proud Mama
Crimes: Wasting Away in Margaritaville, Partying for a Cause, Moving and Shaking, Sitting Poolside

Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail:

2013 Jail & Bail Jailbirds

Sunflower Kids is hosting our first Jail and Bail on Friday, September 13, 2013!  Below are our jailbirds.  If you would like to help one of our jailbirds raise their bail, you can do so by making a donation to Sunflower Kids.  If you'd like to make your contribution electronically, you may do so at our Jail and Bail website.  Just be sure to let us know which jailbird you are bailing out! 

Click on the name below the poster thumbnail to see the full scale version.

Beth Mills, LFUCG Social Services

Mary Houlihan,
Fayette Commonwealth
Attorney's Office

Doug Vowels,
New York Life Insurance

Peggy Henson,LFUCG City Council

Beth Combs, Fayette Family Court

 

Robert Mock, University of Kentucky

Jason Jackson,Necco

Kathy Hoffman, Fifth Third Bank

Jeff Dabbelt,Lexington Farmer's Market

Ashley Casteel,University of Kentucky Student Center