BETTER TOGETHER: Painting Together!

Community Based Services held a late Christmas Party/Team Building Event at Canvas 2 Paint in Rapid City recently, and shared pictures of their fun. Organizer Sarah Crawford said, “It’s not fine art, but it is fun art!”

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Participate in Funski, February 2–3

The 35th anniversary of Media One Funski—a benefit for Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety—will be held at Great Bear Ski Valley on February 2-3. What started as a cross country ski race has become an event with activities for everyone. Media One Funski has raised more than $1 million to support the programs and services of Shelter for Family Safety!

CHS is excited to offer free registrations to employees who would like to participate in any of the events; check out funski.org for an event lineup. Click here to learn more!

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ASK US: You Asked. We Answer. 

Thanks for your Ask Us questions. After a backlog, we are back with a slightly new format. Some of the questions we receive can be grouped together with a single response. We also encourage you to pose questions first to your supervisors, when possible. They have more understanding of specifics within your department. Read the answers to the six new questions submitted over the past few weeks.

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Tax Forms Ready To Download 2023 

Tax Forms are available to download in Paylocity. In the Web Application you will find these in the self-service portal > Pay > View Current Check >Tax Forms. These forms need to be downloaded before printing to see the entire tax form. Click the link to see the full Tax Forms Web and App Job Aid.

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CHS SCRAPBOOK NEWS 

Congrats To Mama Krista! 

Krista Buchholz, Assistant Program Supervisor at Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety, adopted a beautiful baby boy! Samuel Joe was born January 27, 2024, weighing in at 8 lbs, 12 oz. Congratulations to Krista and her family! View family photos here. 

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And To Mama Kobi! 

Meet baby boy Jackson Douglas Ringling, who was born Tuesday, January 30, at 2:40 pm, weighing in at 7 lbs 12 oz and 21 inches long. Jackson is the son of Kobi Ringling, Assistant Program Director at Shelter for Family Safety, and her husband, Austin. Jackson joins a brother, Hayes, and sister, Ali. View photos here. 

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Way To Go, Peter! 

SFCH Residential Youth Counselor Peter Fixsel shared, “After working on a Peak Performance/ Recovery coaching program for five months last year, I was able to complete the program.” Read more about Peter’s accomplishment here.

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FEBRUARY CELEBRATIONS 

Remember to celebrate your coworker’s special day! Check out these February birthdays and work anniversaries.

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