EmberHope

09/02/2026

Familiar faces. Shared stories. Connections that help children know that they belong. 💜

This Kinship Care Month, EmberHope honors the grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, relatives, and trusted family friends raising children and helping them stay connected to their families, cultures, and communities.

Taking on a caregiving role brings both meaningful moments and new challenges. Kinship caregivers deserve recognition, encouragement, and support throughout that journey.

To every kinship caregiver: thank you for the everyday ways you show up. Your care matters, and so do you.

08/28/2026

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗱, 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.

Right now, EmberHope is in need of 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚-𝙣𝙚𝙬 clothing, bedding, linens, and other essential household items for the youth and families we serve.

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our community and for every person who chooses to support EmberHope. Your donations make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.

As you consider giving, we simply ask that you help us provide items that bring 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 to the young people we serve. New or like-new items can help a child feel cared for and remind them that they are valued.

✨ 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚-𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙙:
🛏️ Clean, comfortable bedding and linens.
👕 Clothing in excellent condition.
🪑 Home Good Basics that are safe, functional, and ready for a new home.

Every donation is an opportunity to send a powerful message: 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻.

If you have items to donate, or would like to help provide them, EmberHope would be so grateful for your support. 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 Tamber or Virginia at [email protected] and [email protected]
❤️

08/28/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Brian! 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating an incredible milestone: Brian Voth, Chief Information Officer, has dedicated 30 years of service to EmberHope!

Brian’s 30 years with EmberHope is a remarkable milestone and speaks to his unwavering dedication to our mission. What sets Brian apart is a willingness to step beyond the boundaries of any job description, always doing whatever is needed to support colleagues, strengthen our team, and ensure our success. We are deeply grateful for the wisdom, thoughtful leadership, and commitment Brian brings to EmberHope.

Please join us in congratulating Brian and thanking him for 30 incredible years of service to EmberHope! 💜

08/27/2026

A night at the ballpark is even better when we get to share it with our EmberHope community! ⚾💜

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Conrade Insurance Group, Inc., IdeaTek, and Ribbit Computers, hundreds of EmberHope foster families and staff members will get to enjoy a night together at the Wichita Wind Surge for our Staff & Foster Family Appreciation Night on Saturday, September 12!

We are so grateful for community partners who believe in our mission and help us create opportunities to celebrate, connect, and make memories together.

Want to join us at the ballpark? September 12 is the last Saturday home game of the season, and we’d love to see you there!

🎟️ Purchase tickets through the official Wichita Wind Surge website: https://www.milb.com/wichita/tickets/single-game-tickets

08/26/2026

HELP US BRING HOME THE PITA! 🫓

N & J Cafe west location is giving 100% of the proceeds from one special day to a nominated nonprofit… and naturally, we think EmberHope should be in the running. Want to help us bring home the pita?🔥

Head over to their post and nominate EmberHope in the comments!

Then tag a friend who would happily eat hummus for a good cause. 😉

Let’s show them what the EmberHope community can do!

👉 COMMENT. TAG. SHARE. NOMINATE.

On Monday, September 28, we’ll host a fundraiser at our West Side location, with 100% of the proceeds that day going to the winning charity!

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁? 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲! 👇

Here’s how it works:
🗳️ Now - (This Saturday) 8/29: Nominate a local charity in the comments below.
🏆 8/31 - 9/4: All eligible nominees will be placed into a public poll, and YOU get to vote!

08/26/2026

August Staff Spotlight: Holli Hatton ✨

This month, we’re excited to introduce Holli Hatton, Weekday On Call Supervisor! Holli has been part of the EmberHope team for 2½ years and brings more than 18 years of experience in children and family well-being.

Get to know Holli, what she loves about supporting youth, her favorite EmberHope memories, and a pretty impressive fun fact in this month’s Staff Spotlight!

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💜How long have you been at EmberHope and/or working in child and family well-being?

I have been with Ember Hope for 2½ years and have worked in child and family well-being for 18½ years.

💛What do you love most about your job and the work that you do at our organization?

I love interacting with our youth. We see our youth during their good, bad, and sometimes difficult moments. I enjoy being able to support them, listen to them, and help them work through whatever challenges they may be facing. It’s rewarding to know that we can make a positive difference in their lives.

💜If someone were considering joining our team, what advice would you give them?

This is a challenging yet rewarding job. You will never have the same day twice, and each day brings new experiences, opportunities to learn, and ways to make a difference.

💛Over your tenure at EmberHope, what is one of your favorite memories or achievements?

The On-Call and Transportation Departments’ Christmas party last year was truly a time to remember. These teams work after hours and overnight, which means they often miss out on events because of their schedules. This party gave everyone the opportunity to come together, relax, and enjoy some much-needed time with one another. It was a great reminder of the importance of teamwork, connection, and celebrating the people who work hard behind the scenes to support our youth.

💜What makes EmberHope a great place to work?

Our after-hours teams work closely together to ensure we meet the needs of all our youth. We communicate, support one another, and work as a team to provide the best possible experience and support for each youth.

💛Feel free to share a fun fact about yourself or something someone might not know about you!

I used to sing competitively, and one of my most memorable experiences was having the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at the Dodge City Days Rodeo. It was an exciting and meaningful experience that I’ll always remember.

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Want a career where no two days look the same, and where your work can make a meaningful difference? Join the EmberHope team and find your opportunity to help create brighter futures for children and families across Kansas.

👉 Explore current career opportunities at EmberHope.org/careers

08/24/2026

🌽 ONE MONTH UNTIL BAGS FLY! 🌽

Cornament for Hope 2026 is coming up fast, and it’s time to grab your partner, brush up on your co****le skills, and get ready to Toss for a Cause!

📅 Saturday, September 26
📍 The Sandbox | Derby, KS
⏰ Check-In: 10 AM | Bags Fly: 11 AM
💲 $60 per two-person team

Whether you’re playing for the championship, the bragging rights, or just hoping your bags actually land somewhere near the board, every toss helps support children, youth, and families served by EmberHope across Kansas.

🏆 Friendly competition
🎟️ Raffle prizes
🌽 Plenty of co****le
💜 One great cause

Registration is NOW OPEN!

📱 Register in advance online or through the Scoreholio app:
https://share.scoreholio.com/Q6T0Ofi3H5b

Please note: The registration link works online or through mobile devices using the Scoreholio app. Prefer to sign up in person? Day-of registration will also be available!

✨ Sponsorship opportunities are still available!
Businesses and organizations can join us in making this year's Cornament for Hope a success while supporting EmberHope's mission across Kansas. Contact Charissa Wall at [email protected] to learn more.

Start thinking of that team name now. 👀 We'll see you at the boards!

08/20/2026

So proud of our friends at Allen-Lee Screen Printing! They do phenomenal work and have made many shirts for our events!

Congratulations!

08/20/2026

For nearly 100 years, EmberHope has been helping children and families find hope, healing, and brighter futures.
Today, we're looking for compassionate professionals ready to carry that mission forward.

When you join EmberHope, you become part of a team that believes in investing in its people through mentorship, leadership development, flexibility, and opportunities to grow your career.

Because when our staff succeed, the children and families we serve succeed too.

🌟Ready to build a career with purpose?

Learn more:
https://www.emberhope.org/careers-at-emberhope/

08/18/2026

What happens when education meets students exactly where they are? 🎙️

In the newest episode of Little Sparks, Big Hope, we sit down with Opportunity Academy Principal Tyler Swalley to talk about a different approach to education—one rooted in relationships, flexibility, understanding, and creating an environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Tyler shares what makes Opportunity Academy unique, how the team works to remove barriers to learning, and why sometimes the first step toward success is simply helping a student walk through the door.

🎧 Listen to the newest episode on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3syYxpZw5QMi4jVX4q1uR0?si=RQ06hTmHTPKvblxOwWOj6g&nd=1&dlsi=90e259b9d64642d0

▶️ Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAz_FsP4EYI&feature=youtu.be