Spring 2024

CONGRATULATIONS!!

You may remember that in our last newsletter, RUSC Kinship featured Tabitha VanHorn as a graduate of the RUSC Kinship program.

After graduating from Morris Area High School, Tabitha pursued Early Childhood Education classes at Alexandria Tech. We are so excited to share the news that Tabitha has been chosen to be starting her new daycare in one of the Day Care Pods in Morris. Congratulations to Tabitha VanHorn, we couldn’t be more excited for all that your future holds!

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Graduation of Mentees

Turning 18 also means graduating from the RUSC Kinship program. We have two mentees who are graduating from our program. Saqqara & Jeanne have been matched since 2016 and Gay & Daniel have been matched since 2018.

Thank You to this Season’s Donors

Thank you to our generous donors and Give to the Max Donors this season! We couldn't do it without your support.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library – February 2024 Update

February was I Love to Read Month and the elementary students at the Morris Area Elementary School and St. Mary’s wanted to share their love of reading with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library participants of Stevens County.

Pack Drum Line Performance at UMM

The Pack Drumline performed at the University of Minnesota Morris Campus as part of their Performing Arts Series. Big Shout Out to Liz and UMM for inviting RUSC Kinship! It was a loud and wild night, but oh so fun!!

Annual Quarter Kraze

Annual Quarter Kraze fundraiser was a hit, great crowd, tons of prizes, and lots of fun. Thank you to all of the vendors who took part in the event and Lisa Burns for being the auctioneer for the Quarter Kraze.

RUSC Kinship at the Humane Society

RUSC Kinship wanted to give back. We made cat and dog treats and beds for our furry friends at the Stevens County Humane Society. The treats were certainly a hit with our furry friends!