- Name
- Scott Hand
- Company
- Streamline Kids
- E-mail
- Contact Scott Hand (Streamline Kids)
- Website
- http://www.streamlinekids.org
- Cell Phone
- (319) 512-8212
- Address
- 1001 12th St., Marion, IA, 52302
- Description
- Helping children in need with the financing for them to participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, music lessons, dance classes or art classes.
About Us:
Streamline Kids; a newly developed 501(c)(3) corporation, intends to be recognized as a leading, national, not-for-profit organization which assists children in need of all ages to acquire participative positions in the sport, musical instrument lessons, or other alternative explorative activities; to produce structured activity in their lives that helps develop their personal strengths. Streamline Kids firmly believes that every child deserves a chance to shine, and gain a sense of their personal value as they succeed. Extra-curricular sporting activities and many other arenas are ways for this to happen. S.K. also believes that this organization will not only enrich each child’s life as they benefit from these services; it will also help shape the individual into a responsible member of society, and give them skills and life lessons they can apply to the rest of their lives.
Streamline Kids is dedicated to every step of the process of ensuring the success of each child who is enrolled in every applicable program. S.K. will work closely with partner organizations and volunteers to place each child into the activity or organization that is the best fit for that individual applicant. Streamline Kids is also willing to go the extra mile to ensure that each and every child has all the necessary tools for success, whether that be the proper uniform and additional needed equipment for their athletic program, or books for music lessons, instruments, etc… S.K. is also dedicated to finding all available resources and scholarships available within the programs applicable; in order to ensure that children can remain in activities for multiple sessions or seasons for continued growth.
Mission Statement
Streamline Kids seeks to inspire the hope of achievement in the lives of less fortunate children.
Streamline Kids provides children in need opportunities to participate in fun activities in a positive structured atmosphere. This will in turn improve their self-confidence, teaching them life lessons and helping maintain good health.
Our Philosophy
S.T.R.E.A.M.L.I.N.E. KIDS PHILOSOPHY
Success- Every child deserves a chance to be successful in whatever path they choose. We help them by supporting them financially toward their dream. With this support we help to ensure that every child has the opportunity to be the best they can be.
Teamwork- The key to success in any venture is teamwork. It is an important part of our character. By allowing children to be exposed to opportunities to learn teamwork they are able to become a productive part of society.
Resilience- It is important that our children are able to bounce back after experiencing negative stimulus. Through the different programs that we help fund they are able to learn that even through tough times they can come through it and prosper.
Energy- By allowing our children to learn and experience new and exciting things we help to expand their minds and keep their bodies healthy. This gives them the energy for hard work and the glory for accomplishing their goals which are both things we want our children to see the value in.
Athleticism- Strong body, strong mind. Through exercise our children keep their bodies healthy which directly affect their minds. It is no coincidence that the healthier and more active our children are, the better they do in school.
Motivation- Through having the opportunity to do what they love and accomplishing attainable goals, our children are motivated to continue on their desired path. This is another character trait that will be important in their adult life.
Life Lessons- While allowing our children to be the kids that they are we also need to teach them life lessons that will help them grow as people. Growing up is hard enough, it is important to learn from others so that we don’t set our children up to make the same mistakes we made.
Integrity- If there was ever one value that we would want to instill in our children it would be integrity. Doing what you say you will do and always doing the right thing regardless if anyone is watching is the most important thing we can teach them.
Nurturing- Through educating, training and developing our children we let them know we care. By never giving up on them and being there for them when they need it they become creations of their environment and in turn will do the same for their children.
Enthusiasm- We want our children to have an enthusiasm about what they are doing. Enthusiasm sets the stage for longevity in our endeavors. If our children know that something great awaits them through all their hard work, they stand a better chance of following through with the decisions they make because of their excitement about it.