Summary
Organization name
Made Known
other names
MK, Kimmy's House
2009
Tax id (EIN)
26-2602086
Category
Human Services
Address
2255 S. Wadsworth Blvd 110Lakewood, CO 80227
Jefferson County, CO, US
We need $70,000 to FINISH STRONG by December 31, 2015.
Your FINISH STRONG gift will allow:
• Nicholson to finish his 18 month therapy program
• Provide 6 months of rent, propane and salary for our ministry partner, Footprints of the Son.
• 6 months of residential care for the Miriam Center
• 3 months severance while we do the necessary work to close out ministry with excellence.
Mission
VISION
Imagine a world courageous enough to engage in God's purpose for people with disabilities.
MISSION
Our mission is to follow Jesus Christ and to equip families and communities to provide compassionate holistic care for individuals with disabilities.
CORE VALUES (is our observable behavior - how we conduct ourselves individually and corporately. In other words, who we are and how we do life and ministry together)
• Always speak the truth in Love.
"Instead, we will lovingly follow the truth at all times - speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly - and so become more and ore in every way like Christ who is the Head of his body, the Church." ~Ephesians 4:15
• Treat others better than they expect.
"Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." ~Romans 12:10
• Act with courage. We want to be courageous.
"Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go." ~Joshua 1:7
• Have a collaborative mindset. "Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly, and each part in its own special way helps the other parts, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love." ~Ephesians 4:16
o Ask a lot of questions.
"Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge." ~Proverbs 23:12
• Are committed to evangelism and discipleship.
"He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ - with all boldness and without hindrance!" ~Acts 28:31
• Are fiscally responsible
"Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out." ~Proverbs 10:9
• Are prayerful/prayer driven/pray a lot/prayer-filled
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." ~I Thessalonians 5:16-18
• Are committed to being exceptional and excellent
"This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone." ~Titus 3:8
Background Statement
Made Known, formerly Kimmy's House, was founded in 2008 by Todd and Shannon Neel. They are the parents of Kimmy, a sweet girl who was born in 2002 with Down syndrome as well as multiple health issues.
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Organization Data
Lakewood, CO 80227