Art Show
1st in a Series of Art Shows Presented by the Gillis Ambassadors
 
 
Featured Artist
 
Jim Hamil
 
March 11, 2012 - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
8150 Wornall Road - Kansas City, MO 64114
Free Admission - Wine, Beer and Snacks Provided
 
Nationally known watercolor artist Jim Hamil will be offering his latest beautiful works alongside those of the children of Gillis Center.  Since taking in Civil War orphans in 1870, Gillis has served Kansas City’s children for 142 years.  Today, Gillis helps traumatized children from all over the Kansas City area get the special help they need and a big part of healing their trauma is artistic expression. 
 
Jim Hamil has received many awards for his work including being named the Governor's Artist for the state of Kansas and as the American Royal Artist of the Year. He received the Johnson County Library Foundation's Pinnacle Award for Excellence in the Arts in September, 2003. 
 
The art of both this extraordinary artist and some extraordinary children can be purchased at this art show held on Gillis’s historic Waldo campus.  Art prices from $10.00 to $1,000.00.
 
   
 
Gillis Student Art
 
        
 
The Gillis Ambassadors
 
It is the mission of the Gillis Ambassadors to provide support to the Gillis Center through Friend & Relationship Building as well as Fund Raising efforts;
 

            Goals:

                        To provide an avenue to increase awareness of Gillis

                        To provide an avenue to increase fund raising

                        To provide an avenue for annual giving to Gillis

                        To provide an avenue where volunteers could be cultivated

 

Whether you have time to volunteer or just want to support Gillis, the Gillis Ambassadors is the organization for you.  Click here to read more.

What we offer
Campus-Based Treatment

When provided a safe and supportive living environment boys and girls who have experienced traumatic events in their young lives can begin to heal emotionally and physically. Read More.

Community-Based Intensive Family Counseling

These programs increase opportunities for children, youth and families to improve and strengthen relationships that will have a positive impact on their lives at home, school and in the community. Read More.

Community-Based Social Services
Historically, children coming into contact with the child welfare system for abuse and/or neglect were often removed from their parents care and placed in foster care. Read More.
 
School-Based Day Treatment

Students in Gillis Day Treatment School have an opportunity to experience success in a classroom setting. Because of behavioral and/or emotional disorders children attending our school are challenged by a traditional classroom setting. Read More.

Gillis News
The 31st Annual Gillis Spirit Awards will be held Friday, April 20th at the Sheraton Crown Center. 
 
Crawfish, music and drinks!! Check out the Prairie Village Crawfish Festival benefiting Gillis.
 
Now is your chance to play The National! Save the date for the 2012 Gillis Golf Classic. Read More.