In Memory of Carol Frick

Carol & Dick Frick with Jan Belmore in 2002

It is with great sadness that we announce that Carol Frick, Kids ‘n Kinship founder, passed away on December 8^th, 2014. Carol and her husband Dick started the program in 1972 and because of them thousands of children and youth have benefited from a caring adult mentor. Carol was a truly giving person, who, although she retired from Kids ‘n Kinship 22 years ago, still volunteered helping the program up to the week she died.  Since her retirement from the program, Carol made sure youth received a birthday card and assisted the program with paperwork and newsletter mailings. Carol was a beloved friend and supporter of Kids ‘n Kinship. She will be deeply missed and we are all very grateful that she had the foresight and determination to begin the program.

Carol was honored at the program’s 40^th anniversary in 2012 with a piece of artwork
made from fingerprints of the children in the program.

Carol Frick (on the right) with Jan Belmore, Kids 'n Kinship board members

Excited for winter sports like sledding and skiing? So is Christopher!

A mentor match having a blast sledding together

Kids 'n Kinship matches volunteers with youth for fun and enriching activities like sledding, skiing, skating, and snowboarding and other fun outings.  Volunteers (individuals, couples, and families) meet weekly with a child and provide supportive friendship.  We currently have 63 youth waiting for a mentor. Are they waiting for you?

Here's one youth waiting for a new friend:

First Name: Christopher

Age:  8

Interests:  Christopher enjoys gym & sports (soccer, hockey, football, & lacrosse).  He also likes playing games, watching movies, doing math homework, scrapbooking, going to waterparks, skating, & skiing.

Personality/Characteristics:  He is friendly, talkative and active.  He lives with his mom and 4 other siblings, whom he admits he pesters and fights with.

Goals/Dreams:  His wish is for his very own Zamboni!  He would love to have an individual or couple mentor him so he can have fun.

Interested in finding out more about mentoring and Kids 'n Kinship?  Attend our next information session on Tuesday Dec. 9th, 6-6:45 pm at the Burnhaven Library in Burnsville.  RSVP to ihkinship@aol.com.  Learn more on our website www.kidsnkinship.org or by calling 952-892-6368.