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HOPE Center Coalition Focuses on Funding
The HOPE Center at Lincoln School in Lamar received several visits from funding sources, according to Executive Director, Lori Hammer. She informed HOPE Coalition board members of recent visits from representatives from the Adolph Coors Foundation in late August and is awaiting word of grant funding from the Anschutz Family Foundation. Hammer said the Center […]
The Sky’s the Limit at HOPE Center
HOPE Center students and teachers took time for an ‘in-progress’ science class this Monday, August 21st as the sun’s eclipse was almost at its height in Prowers County at high noon. Wearing specially provided goggles, similar to those of the days of 1950’s 3-D movies, the kids viewed the shadow’s transit over the sun as […]
New Season, New Goals for HOPE
Years ago, an artist would use a palette and brush to create their work. Now, they can refer to the picture’s display or representation on their ipad in one hand and use a can of spray paint to complete their artistry with the other. Although the means of application may have altered, an artist’s […]
Partners for HOPE Observe Child Abuse Prevention Month
HOPE Coalition members met recently at Lincoln School regarding last minute details for the ice cream social held on Friday, April 15th which featured dozens of youngsters and gallons of ice cream. Coalition members also dealt with the serious topics of child and drug abuse. Kavitha Kailasam, of the statewide Rise Above program, discussed […]