by Kirk Kasicki | Jun 27, 2016 | Sharing, Uncategorized
The Sparrow’s Nest is blessed to have a diverse and experienced Leadership Team. Every board of director holds a position of leadership in their work environment as well as other community and/or church groups. Today we are excited to share a post from...
by Kirk Kasicki | Jun 24, 2016 | Above The Roost: Reflections, Sharing, Uncategorized
Hi! I’m Erica Grogg and I’m a house aide at The Sparrow’s Nest. We are a home for teenage girls who are pregnant and/or mothering. In my role as a house aide, I am a mentor and a teacher. We get vulnerable with each other, praying God’s redeeming love shows through at...
by Kirk Kasicki | Jun 21, 2016 | Sharing, Uncategorized
A few weeks ago we were able to host our first Alumni Week at the lake. It was a great vacation memory to build with former residents and to continue building relationships. It got me thinking about what vacation memories our board and staff have. And here they are...
by Kirk Kasicki | Jun 16, 2016 | Guest Blog, Uncategorized
There’s a certain joy that stems from the freedom to dress your kids, putting them in the cutest outfits that you wished your own parents dressed you in as you were growing up. But when you see young children parading around like miniature adults on Instagram, how do...
by Kirk Kasicki | Jun 1, 2016 | Sharing, Uncategorized
Hopefully the pace of life settles a bit in the summer for you and allows for some great summer reading. We asked some of our staff and board for their summer reading suggestions on the professional side and the personal side. We believe leaders are readers so be...
by Kirk Kasicki | May 8, 2016 | Sharing, Uncategorized
I asked my staff to share a memory of their mom in honor of Mother’s Day. Here is a sweet memory from our business manager Sue Ottinger, AKA #SueORocks. We would love to hear about your sweet memories as well! Leave a comment after the post.-Carissa My...
by Kirk Kasicki | Mar 7, 2016 | Sharing, Uncategorized
I can’t say we won’t use the phrase “and other tasks assigned” but we strive to offer meaningful and impactful internship opportunities for projects and roles that will truly make a difference in the lives of teen moms and babies. We are...
by Kirk Kasicki | Feb 21, 2016 | Above The Roost: Reflections, Uncategorized
I’ve been to a total of 2 funerals in my life time. I can’t say I know too much about death, but I have some sense as to people’s reactions to it. There are a few elements that revolve around funerals. Attendance, Presence, and Reflection. First, you...
by Kirk Kasicki | Feb 18, 2016 | Sharing, Uncategorized
We are so excited to introduce you to another new TLC that has earned the right to work one on one with the residents at The Nest in an ongoing direct relationship. Karen Wall started volunteering last fall primarily processing and organizing donations. Karen...
by Kirk Kasicki | Feb 5, 2016 | Above The Roost: Reflections, Uncategorized
Ever feel like God is calling you to take a blind step forward even though you have no idea why? I do. What about when an opportunity opens up for you that can only be from God because it fits so perfectly? This happened to me. Do you sometimes feel inadequate for a...
