Happy Holidays! Here’s to a Wonderful 2020 for Everyone!
MISSION MOMENT
A Sewall Teacher’s Story
Sewall at the Dahlia Campus for Health and Well-Being E’monna, Early Childhood Teacher, Interviewed by Liz, VP of Programs
I first worked at Sewall back in 2015 when a staff came to my home to talk about Sewall’s early childhood education program at Dahlia. It seemed that there was also a job opening for me. I remember thinking how perfect it seemed because at this time I was not able to keep a job due to not having support to help me with my kids while at work, and I did not have a vehicle at the time to travel across town to get my kids to a childcare then make my way to work.
At this point I did not know if being a teacher was for me, but I was willing to try. After a few days went by, I was able to enroll my children at Sewall and begin work as a new teacher at Dahlia. After a few months I was informed that my oldest daughter might be experiencing a form of trauma. At first, I used to think she was just showing off and wanted extra attention. When we would get home, I would yell at her and ask her why she was doing certain things; I would get mad that she was unable to just tell me. I started spending more quality time with her and in a year’s time I saw a difference in my baby. Sewall really helped me open my eyes and understand that all kids aren’t bad, they’re really crying out for help and that Sewall will help.
After Sewall, I worked at other early childhood centers, but it wasn’t my calling – like it was at Sewall. I felt like Sewall kids needed me. At this point, I knew how to help kids self-regulate and hear their cries, and I was ready to help them succeed in life; their way. There is no other place like Sewall. They helped me become the teacher I am today and motivated me to pursue my Child Development Associate degree. I will continue and get my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Thank you, Sewall!
Wellness During the Holidays
In order for Sewall early childhood professionals to bring their best to the children in the classroom, it is important for them to have knowledge and strategies about their own self-care. The holidays can bring up a range of emotions such as excitement and happiness as well as anxiety and fear. Whatever the experience, Sewall is offering time for early childhood professionals to talk about how to practice self-care and community during this season. Sewall Conversations is a new project creating space for connecting.
As you enjoy and reflect over the holidays, please remember to connect with others and practice self-care too.
COLORADO GIVES DAY
Thanks to you it was a huge success!
This year we were thrilled to see all of people who made a gift to Sewall on Colorado Gives Day. On Tuesday, December 10, 75 people donated $15,967 to the children and their families that are served by Sewall.
MY CAUSE MY CLEATS NFL INITIATIVE
DaeSean Hamilton Chooses Sewall to Benefit from
On December 5 – 9, NFL players wore their hearts on their feet for #MyCauseMyCleats. Players across the NFL wore custom cleats that reflect their commitment to charitable cause during week 14 of the 2019 season. My Cause, My Cleats was created to convey positive, inspiring, unifying messages about player causes on game day cleats.
DaeSean Hamilton, Denver Broncos Wide Receiver, chose Sewall to benefit from the auction of his cleats. The 2019 Denver Broncos My Cause, My Cleats auction will be open from Dec. 3 – 23. Click here to check it all out or bid on DaeSean’s cleats here.
PLACE YOUR BID ON DAESEAN’S CLEATS
STILL PLANNING YOUR YEAR END GIFT?
Consider these other Ways to Give
- Gifts of Stock and Bonds – donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way fro you to make a gift to Sewall.
- Gifts of Real Estate – Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farm land, ranch or commercial property can make a great to Sewall.
- Gifts of Retirement Assets – Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets, such as your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-defferedd plan, is an excellent way to make a gift to Sewall.
- Gifts of Insurance – A gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to Sewall. if you have a life insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose, consider making a gift of your insurance policy to Sewall.
- Learn more about Wills and Bequests – A bequest is one of the easiest gift to make. With thehelp of an advisor you can including language in your will or trust specifiying a gift be made to family, friends or Sewall as part of your estate plan.