Coyote Hill News

Fall School Supplies List

School Supplies Needed:

  • 10 backpacks for elementary students
  • 9 backpacks for teenagers
  • 30 boxes of Kleenex
  • 10 boxes of Crayola Markers
  • 4 small, dry erase boards with erasers
  • 4 boxes of dry erase markers
  • 10 canisters of wet wipes
  • 5 pairs of Fiskars scissors
  • 2 water color paint palettes
  • 10 rolls of scotch tape
  • Lots of (1″) 3 ring binders for high school students
  • Packages of ink pens for high school students
  • New tennis shoes for several children–size 7 boys (contact Kari for specifics)
  • 1 GB Jump Drives (5)
  • Scientific Calculators (5 or more)

2010 Open House

Sunday, Sept. 12 | 1 — 4 pm

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RSVP for 2010 Open House

RSVP here for the 2010 Open House.  We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Read the rest of this entry »

Empowering Kids

Are you an empowering parent?

Now, that’s quite an attention-grabber!  What does it really mean to be an empowering parent?  You can read this article here. Read the rest of this entry »

In the Press

Saturday, July 17th, Coyote Hill hosted 40+ volunteers to aid in the building of our 4th Home.  Volunteers worked hard despite the heat rising over 100 degrees.  Local news media was on the scene to capture the day.  Click on the  respective titles below to see our mentions in each.

Columbia Daily Tribune

Columbia Missourian Picture Slideshow (with audio!)

Cornerstone Baptist Youth

Cornerstone Baptist youth group from Richland, MO decided their mission trip for the summer would be to Coyote Hill.  Read the rest of this entry »

Summer Needs

  • Fishing Poles (4) & Tackle Box Essentials
  • Comforters/ Twin Sheet Sets (boys & girls)
  • Lake/Pool Toys (ages 2-18): Arm floaties, noodles, goggles, etc.
  • Gatorade (bottles or powder mix)
  • Passes for Family Outings: YouZeum, Six Flags, St. Louis Science Center, Big Surf, etc.
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Insect Repellent (Off! Deep Woods preferred)
  • Pillows (8+)
  • All Purpose Cleaners
  • Living Room Furniture (bookshelf)
  • Sturdy, tall laundry hampers
  • Patio/Deck Furniture
  • Free Weights Set (5lb. – 60lb.)
  • Teen’s 1st car (for sale <$1000)
  • 4th Row Seat (with latch system on legs)  for E-3500 15 passenger van
  • 4-wheeler ATV
  • Zero-turn Lawnmower (50″ cut)

Cost Cutters Charity Week — July 26 to Aug. 1

Cost Cutters of Mid-Missouri will donate $10.00 from the cost of your regular-price haircut to your choice of charities, but to choose Coyote Hill you MUST bring this FORM!

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We’re Building!

Join us for the framing of our 4th Home –”The Wright Home”– this Saturday!  Read the rest of this entry »

YOP Tax Credits Awarded

Coyote Hill was approved for state tax credits under the Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED).  The approved application awards Coyote Hill with $218,059 of Missouri state tax credits.  Read the rest of this entry »

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