“TeamFEST” family day Faith, Hope & Charity

(Storm Lake, IA) Parents, siblings and advocates of the children served by Faith, Hope & Charity gathered Saturday for the organizations annual Family Day. Nearly 100 people gathered at the non-profits campus to participate in the event, which had a TeamFest theme this year. The fun filled day included activities like a football toss, volleyball, and obstacle course. During the first half of the day, the children and their siblings took in a movie at Vista III Theaters while the parents attended a workshop. The workshop focused on national, state and local issues regarding services for children with disabilities and Medicaid. The second half of the day started with a stadium style lunch served at the Faith, Hope & Charity Community Services Center. The menu included beef on a stick, corndogs, nachos and frozen ice cream treats. After lunch, the games began. The FHC campus was filled with a variety of competitive games like throwing a football through a tire, a basketball free throw competition, and an obstacle course. Inside the FHC garages, Social Services Director Bev Miller filled bags with popcorn for all of the “athletes”. The TeamFEST day also included a temporary tattoo shop. Faith, Hope & Charity hosts the Family Day event each year with a different theme. The event gives families a chance to meet with Faith, Hope & Charity staff as well as enjoy a fun day with their child.

Hannah P. tries her hand at a miniature softball toss.

Alex J. and his sister Shelby take a leisure ride on the tandem bike during Family Day.