Our Stories Archives

From our foster care programs to adoption, from our counseling services to our residential programs, EmberHope Youthville has sparked change in thousands of lives. Here are just a few of their stories.

Celebrating Leadership: Tamber Rouse Named One of Harvey County’s 4 Under 40
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Celebrating Leadership: Tamber Rouse Named One of Harvey County’s 4 Under 40
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Celebrating Leadership: Tamber Rouse Named One of Harvey County’s 4 Under 40

EmberHope is proud to celebrate Tamber Rouse, Director of Donor Relations, [...]

Autumn Huerter2026-02-03T07:19:55-06:00October 20th, 2025|

Stronger Together: Youth, Staff, and First Responders Unite at Fall Bash
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Stronger Together: Youth, Staff, and First Responders Unite at Fall Bash
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Stronger Together: Youth, Staff, and First Responders Unite at Fall Bash

Earlier this week, EmberHope’s Newton campus was filled with laughter, [...]

Autumn Huerter2026-02-03T07:13:56-06:00September 26th, 2025|

Workplace Culture Always Wins: Insights from SHRM 2025
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Workplace Culture Always Wins: Insights from SHRM 2025
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Workplace Culture Always Wins: Insights from SHRM 2025

At EmberHope, we know that the strength of our mission [...]

Autumn Huerter2025-09-24T10:49:14-05:00September 24th, 2025|

Grand Slam Giving: EmberHope Night at the Ballpark
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Grand Slam Giving: EmberHope Night at the Ballpark
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Grand Slam Giving: EmberHope Night at the Ballpark

On a perfect fall evening, more than 800 EmberHope staff, [...]

Autumn Huerter2025-10-03T06:54:23-05:00September 8th, 2025|

Hope Estates: Building a Bridge to Stability, Community, and Purpose
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Hope Estates: Building a Bridge to Stability, Community, and Purpose
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Hope Estates: Building a Bridge to Stability, Community, and Purpose

Hope Estates is a bold new initiative designed to support [...]

Autumn Huerter2025-10-03T06:52:21-05:00September 2nd, 2025|

Back-to-School Success: Equipping Kids for a Confident Start
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Back-to-School Success: Equipping Kids for a Confident Start
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Back-to-School Success: Equipping Kids for a Confident Start

Every summer, EmberHope rallies together staff, volunteers, and community partners [...]

Autumn Huerter2025-10-03T05:56:04-05:00August 28th, 2025|

Partner Spotlight: Climate Shield Home Exteriors Donates $10,000 to Support Kansas Foster Youth
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Partner Spotlight: Climate Shield Home Exteriors Donates $10,000 to Support Kansas Foster Youth
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Partner Spotlight: Climate Shield Home Exteriors Donates $10,000 to Support Kansas Foster Youth

At EmberHope, we are incredibly grateful for the businesses, churches, [...]

Autumn Huerter2025-08-19T15:33:56-05:00August 19th, 2025|

Opportunity Academy Welcomes Students Back for Year Seven
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Opportunity Academy Welcomes Students Back for Year Seven
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Opportunity Academy Welcomes Students Back for Year Seven

This week marks a fresh start for the students of [...]

Autumn Huerter2025-08-11T15:11:23-05:00August 11th, 2025|

Meet Sarah Lewis, 2025’s Employee Volunteer of the Year
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Meet Sarah Lewis, 2025’s Employee Volunteer of the Year
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Meet Sarah Lewis, 2025’s Employee Volunteer of the Year

“It has hardly felt like work at all.” Out of [...]

Autumn Huerter2025-10-03T06:07:04-05:00August 7th, 2025|

A Year of Impact: Reflecting on Our First Year Serving Sedgwick County Youth and Families
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A Year of Impact: Reflecting on Our First Year Serving Sedgwick County Youth and Families
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A Year of Impact: Reflecting on Our First Year Serving Sedgwick County Youth and Families

On July 1, 2024, EmberHope Connections officially stepped into a [...]

Autumn Huerter2025-07-30T12:38:13-05:00July 30th, 2025|

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