SAVE, Inc.

SAVE, Inc.'s original SAVE Home building is now called "Pride Haven." Pride Haven is an emergency shelter for transition-aged (18-24) youth. This low-barrier shelter offers an open and affirming space for all youth, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. More on Pride Haven: https://saveinckc.org/pridehaven/

UMKC and the Pride Charitable fund are surveying the LGBTQ+ community to identify the current needs of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Kansas City area. Make your voice heard by participating in the survey, here: https://umkc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1UmcRuPEn40h7mK

Our Impact Story today is about Brian D. Brian lost his job when he became disabled and was stuck in a nursing home. SAVE, Inc. provided Brian with a place to stay that he can afford. He says he's grateful every day for SAVE, Inc. More on Brian: https://saveinckc.org/9386-2/

Join us on September 22 for Pride Haven Pickleball at Chicken N Pickle - North Kansas City! Pride Haven Pickleball provides direct support to Pride Haven, SAVE, Inc.'s emergency overnight shelter for transition-aged (18-24 yo) LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.

Date: September 22, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Registration: $150 per team
Location: Chicken N Pickle North KC

Register here: https://ow.ly/9Mc550SRu3Y

Join us for one of our monthly open houses. Wake up with some coffee with us and take a campus tour to learn more about SAVE, Inc. RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LMD9D3W

SAVE, Inc. would like to give a heartfelt thanks to the KC Current , Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, and United Way of Greater Kansas City for their generous fundraising donation to Pride Haven. They fundraised $21,000 in total, which is much appreciated by both Pride Haven residents and staff. Support the KC Current: https://www.kansascitycurrent.com/schedule

SAVE, Inc. would like to give a big thank you to Donutology for doing their generous Pride Haven fundraiser again this June. $730 was raised, which will help our program participants. Support Donutology: https://www.donutology.com/

SAVE, Inc. Would like to thank Kansas City Young Professionals - by SocialHeart for organizing a wonderful happy hour for us last week. The Happy Hour provided an introduction to SAVE, Inc. for about 30 people and good times were had by all. Thanks also to Vine Street Brewing Co. for hosting the event!

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When Alhaven first opened, the 50 unit complex nearly doubled our number of housing units. 12 of the rooms are set aside for transition aged (18-24) youth. The rest are low-income housing. With a gym to keep our residents physically healthy and a community room for social/emotional health, this is more than just a place to survive. It's a place to thrive. More on Alhaven: https://wearealhaven.com/

UMKC and The Pride Charitable Fund are surveying the LGBTQ+ community to identify the current needs of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Kansas City area. Make your voice heard by participating in the survey, here: https://umkc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1UmcRuPEn40h7mK

This Wednesday, 7/17, Kansas City Young Professionals - by SocialHeart will be hosting a happy hour for SAVE, Inc. at Vine Street Brewing Co. Enjoy some of Vine Street Brewing's excellent drinks and learn more about SAVE, Inc. at the same time. Social Heart KC's website: https://www.social-heart.org/

As SAVE, Inc.'s services expanded in the 1990s and more rooms were needed, we opened our second property: Prairie Home. Prairie Home was named after the Colonial Church in Prairie Village, and remains one of our managed properties to this day. More on our programs: https://saveinckc.org/programs/

Our Open Houses are an excellent way to learn more about SAVE, Inc. Wake up in the morning with some coffee with us and take a tour of our main campus, led by our CEO. Can't come this month? There will be another one on the Fourth Friday of August. RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VJQH5LQ

Next Wednesday, 7/17, Social Heart KC will be hosting a happy hour for SAVE, Inc. The event will take place at Vine Street Brewing. Come learn more about SAVE, Inc. and enjoy some drinks at the same time. Social Heart KC's website: https://www.social-heart.org/

SAVE, Inc. would like to thank our partners who supported Pride Haven during Pride Month. Over 30 organizations participated, helping us reach our fundraising goal!

Happy Fourth of July! SAVE, Inc. will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

UMKC and the Pride Charitable Fund are surveying the LGBTQ+ community to identify the current needs of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Kansas City area. Make your voice heard by participating in the survey, here: https://umkc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1UmcRuPEn40h7mK

SAVE, Inc. would like to offer a heartfelt thanks to the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater KC, who has been one of our strongest supporters since their inception. At the Enzo Block Party, SAVE, Inc. was awarded a check for $40,000 to continue providing our program participants hope and dignity through our services. The AIDS Service Foundation's website: https://asfkc.org/

Richard Thompson and Scout Desimio attended Nonprofit Connect's roundtable on LGBTQ+ issues in the nonprofit workplace. Nonprofit Connect: Network. Learn. Grow. thank you for providing an excellent forum for discussion on how our LGBTQ+ employees and their allies can continue working together effectively!

Beer Kitchen joined the businesses supporting Pride Haven through selling their Marsha P drink and giving $2 from every drink to our youth. Try this delicious beverage at Beer Kitchen in Midtown and support SAVE, Inc. at the same time. Beer Kitchen's website: https://beerkitchenkc.com/

Tomorrow, Kansas City PBS will have a screening of an AIDS in Kansas City documentary, featuring SAVE, Inc. This event will be held at the World War I Memorial, with doors opening at 5:30 and the documentary starting at 6. It's free to attend. Register for your free ticket here: https://ow.ly/zr9m50SojE8

Afterall has a very unique vintage glassware collection for sale and will be donating some of the proceeds Pride Haven this month. Come and buy some of these special items, while supporting the Pride Haven youth at the same time. Afterall's address is 1401 13th St. KCMO. You can find it in the West Bottoms. Here's their page: https://www.facebook.com/AfterallKC

SAVE, Inc. and Pride Haven would like to offer a heartfelt thanks to the KC Current for making us the beneficiaries of their Pride Night. The funds raised will help support our youth at Pride Haven and help them lead healthy, stable lives with dignity. KC Current's website: https://www.kansascitycurrent.com/

On Juneteenth, SAVE, Inc. commemorates the holiday by emphasizing the importance of diversity and the continuous fight for equality in the United States. SAVE, Inc. employees will have the day off in observation of this holiday.

KC Current supporters: please bid on some limited-edition autographed kits from the KC Current Pride Night. Proceeds will benefit Pride Haven in partnership with UWGKC. This auction ends at 8 pm on Friday, so get your bids in soon, here: https://ow.ly/UeIZ50Slgnb

Throughout June, customers at both the Crossroads and Downtown locations of Mildred's will have the option to round up their purchases to the next dollar. The extra change will benefit Pride Haven. Come and enjoy some delicious coffee and pastries while suppporting Pride Haven at the same time. Mildred's website: https://ow.ly/o99e50Sk7AP