Mark Kilroy Foundation ~ Helen Kilroy Recognized by State Rep. Greg Bonnen for her Years of Community Service

(Greg Bonnen's resolution (HR 1287) honoring Helen begins at 34:00 minutes into the video of the legislative session) 

http://tlchouse.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=38&clip_id=10459

Representative Greg Bonnen (Texas State Rep, Dist. 24) recalls the murder of Mark Kilroy in 1989, and recognizes Helen Kilroy and family, whom in spite of their tragedy, created a foundation to help thousands of children and families in and around Santa Fe and Hitchcock Texas.

Helen is so deserving of this prestigious recognition from the Texas Legislature. She was a selfless person who was and is still an inspiration to many. For over 20 years, she and her husband Jim Kilroy and son, Keith Kilroy, have been instrumental in helping the communities of Santa Fe and Hitchcock, Texas by providing counseling, outreach and educational programs.

The Mark Kilroy Foundation continues to offer counseling services for children and youth in crisis and a free-of-charge S.A.F.E. Summer Program for children and youth. For videos of this program that has existed since 1995, please visit youtube site ~ "Mark Kilroy S.A.F.E. Summer Program" ~ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnx3GO-qgzg

Bonnen also recognizes Margaret Williams and Gail Bixler in this legislative session, whom have both worked with the Mark Kilroy Foundation for 20 years. 

Thank you, Representative Greg Bonnen, for this wonderful proclamation of Helen's service.

Helen Kilroy was recently recognized by Congressman Randy Weber in a speech on the House Floor. On behalf of the Mark Kilroy Foundation and SAFE Coalition, thank you, Congressman Weber.

2015 Mark Kilroy Foundation Dinner Dance Cancelled but S.A.F.E. Summer Program 2015 is still on!

Dinner Dance 2015:
We are sorry to announce there will NOT be an annual Mark Kilroy Foundation Dinner Dance Auction in 2015. Donations will still be accepted, however, and we look forward to seeing you next year! Please send any donations to Mark Kilroy Foundation, P.O. Box 777 Santa Fe, Tx 77517. Thank you for your continued support.

See you next year! Please go to the Mark Kilroy Foundation Facebook page for updates and more photos of past programs and past S.A.F.E. Summer Program photos as well.

S.A.F.E. Summer 2015:
On a good note, there WILL still be a S.A.F.E. Summer Program 2015 for children and youth of Santa Fe ISD and Hitchcock ISD. Look for enrollment forms at your child's school in May. NOTE: Grades 6-12 must go to the Jr. High or High School office to pick up their enrollment forms. 1-5th grade forms will be given to them by their homeroom teachers.

"We love life", a poster made by two of our summer kids last summer. It was the name of their play during our week of acting. Here is a group photo (they were asked to make faces). ;)

Helen Kilroy's Mass/Memorial Tonight Jan 6, 2015

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Helen Kilroy, co-founder (with her husband Jim Kilroy) and president of the Mark Kilroy Foundation. She was a dedicated community activist and made a huge impact on many lives. She will be missed by the community, her staff and countless others.

Her mass and memorial will be inducted Tuesday evening (January 6th) at 7:00 pm, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 10114 Highway 6, in Hitchcock, Texas.

The family has suggested donations to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in lieu of flowers. 10114 Highway 6, Hitchcock, TX 77563.

Cards and Condolences can be mailed to the family at:

Jim Kilroy and Family
PO Box 288
Santa Fe, Texas 77517

Houston Regional Needs Assessment At A Glance and Link (including Galveston County)

I realize this is not easy on the eyes, so the link to the actual 55-page report on the needs assessment of Houston and surrounding area (including Galveston County) is located here: http://www.prc6.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PRC6-RNA-2014.pdf

Please visit our Mark Kilroy Foundation Facebook Page and share it with your friends!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mark-Kilroy-Foundation/139984306061135

Another S.A.F.E. Summer Film for you to enjoy

We love our summers with the most awesome kids in the Universe! 

S.A.F.E. Summer Counselors & Volunteers

S.A.F.E. Summer 2014 ~ Brainiac Maniac Week!

We're having fun this summer in Santa Fe, Texas!

Blue bag giraffe

 

 

 

 

Getting ready for the S.A.F.E. Summer Program's 20th Anniversary!

Not every community has a FREE summer camp for children and youth, but we do. Thanks to the communities we work with, the Mark Kilroy Foundation, the City of Santa Fe, the Safe Coalition, Santa Fe I.S.D and Hitchcock I.S.D., we are fortunate to be able to invite a new group of children into our program on a weekly basis. It's on a first come, first served basis in an effort to give plenty of children the opportunity to join. We will have the flyers and information out by mid May, so stay tuned! In the meantime, here are more
S.A.F.E. Summer photos from the past for you to enjoy!

Lego Mania~Hitchcock S.A.F.E. Summer 2012

 

An autograph :)

Above: Drummer Greg Babineaux volunteering with S.A.F.E.

 

Captain of the Ship ~ Hitchcock S.A.F.E. Summer 2012

Drumming lessons ~ Hitchcock S.A.F.E.

Hitchcock S.A.F.E. Summer group shot of Houston Party Boat 2012 (with lego competition)

Hitchcock S.A.F.E. Summer inventions

 

(above): Santa Fe S.A.F.E. teens on fishing excursion

 

Singing with the pros Santa Fe S.A.F.E. 2012

 

S.A.F.E. boat ~ art by Alexis

See more photos and history of the S.A.F.E. Summer Program on the Mark Kilroy Foundation's (old website) at markkilroyfoundation.org and the new Mark Kilroy Foundation Facebook page!

A look back...2011 S.A.F.E. Summer Program

Here's an example of the fun times we have during the summer with the S.A.F.E. Summer Program! An oldie, but goodie.

Mark Kilroy Foundation Fundraiser for S.A.F.E. Summer 2014!

 

Get your tickets now and mark your calendars for February 15th!

 

A fun evening of live auctions, dinner, door prizes, and more!

We also need donations for our silent auction and live auction. Youth workers needed before and after the fundraiser. They will receive a certificate of hours from the foundation for their volunteer work. Thanks! We can't wait to see you there.

Happiest of Holidays!

Merry Christmas!  

Happy Thanksgiving Day to you!

 

Remember...it's the little things that matter most.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of LOVE & LAUGHTER!

The Mark Kilroy Foundation

The S.A.F.E. Program Staff

(a few photos of love and laughter over the years)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lego Lovers! and designers and architects of the future...

 

Have a Great Fall Season ~ more S.A.F.E. Summer 2013 photos

The S.A.F.E. Program ~ wishing you a beautiful Fall Season.

Here are just a few photos from this past summer in Hitchcock...      

Hitchcock S.A.F.E. Program 2013 ~ working with our shadows and the light

From Soda Cans to Robots
 

~Empathy and Fears~

 We all have fears, so we need to learn empathy

 We learned our names in Braille and Sign Language

 Reading Braille

 Trust is a big deal

Empathy Week and walking with crutches

Party Boat Lego Contest! Hitchcock ISD Summer Program

San Jacinto College Robot Day ~ Thanks to San Jac!

~ Looking out from our Party Boat ~

 

From the archives~S.A.F.E. Summer Program in Hitchcock 2012

The S.A.F.E. Summer Program is a free program for youth living in Santa Fe and Hitchcock, Texas. It is funded in part by the Mark Kilroy Foundation, Santa Fe ISD, Hitchcock ISD, the City of Santa Fe, and the Safe Communities Coalition.
To enjoy more videos of the S.A.F.E. Summer Program, please go to our YouTube page.
(Click on the following link) More videos will be uploaded soon. Thanks for your support!

http://www.youtube.com/user/safesummerprogram