Making A Difference For Area Youth
Sources Of Strength
Sources of Strength's mission is to provide the highest quality evidence-based prevention for suicide, violence, bullying and substance abuse by training, supporting, and empowering both peer leaders and caring adults to impact their world through the power of connection, hope, help and strength. KTSA is proud to have partnered with Johnson County Mental Health and area suicide prevention organizations to fund Sources of Strength in all Blue Valley as well as Johnson County high schools and middle schools.
Blue Valley School District
KTSA and Blue Valley School District have partnered to implement innovative programs in every grade level in the district. Targeting resiliency, happiness and coping skills, "the whole child" is the focus of our efforts. These are programs in addition to Sources of Strength and include Social and Emotional Learning initiatives and Youth Mental Health First Aide training for staff, and so much more.
Wilderness Science Center WELLNESS WALK
Where Nature & Mental Health Come Together
We believe mental health is equal to physical health.
Maybe, if that concept was better understood as a community, Chad Harrell's tragic story could have been different. He had a great love of the outdoors. Perhaps he could have found solace in nature and developed tools to help him through dark moments.
We invite you to step outside. Immerse yourself in nature. The Wellness Walk is an incredible place to do just that. Slow down. Renew your senses. And find JOY in your surroundings.
Located at 5001 W 163rd Terrace, Overland Park, KS
Annual Lacrosse Scholarships
2026 Blue Valley Timberwolves Recipients
Griffiin Brownfield - Defense/LSM
Kansas University
As I continue on in my life, Chad’s story will always be a reminder that you may not have all the talent, be the best at something, or know everything, but if you keep pushing forward with a positive attitude, you can have a lasting impact on the people around you and help keep the spark alive for those who come after you.
Drew Larson - Midfield
University of Iowa
When people, hard work, and positivity come together, they create a group capable of tolerating any hardship that may be thrown their way, as well as share the message with others.
Reid Teale - Midfield
University of Missouri
I am grateful to be part of a team that exposes me to Chad’s story. It is more impactful to me than he will ever know. I am also grateful for my parents always pushing me in the right direction and instilling this approach to life from a young age. Chad’s life is a reminder that you affect people more than you know and showing up for people is never a small thing.
2025 BV Timberwolves Recipients
Quentin Wallace - Defense
Washburn University
Carsten Fontoura - Midfielder
Point Loma Nazarene University
Gavin Hansen - Defense
Kansas State University
Parker Lindman - Midfield/Face-off
Brigham Young University
Christopher Thompson - O-Mid
University of Notre Dame
Jaxon Petersen - Mid-fielder
Utah Valley University
Luke Falkner - Long stick middle
Virginia Military Institute
2024 BV Eastside Recipients
Emmett Abar
Depauw University
Seth Stevens
Missouri Welding Institute
Aaron Thomas
Kansas State University
2023 BV Eastside Recipient
2022 BV Eastside Recipients
William Wallace
University of Kansas
2022 BV Eastside Recipients
2022 BV Eastside Recipients
2022 BV Eastside Recipients
Cooper Hillman
Kansas State University
Nick Reinig
Kansas University
Jack Toal
University of Missouri
Lars Yarkosky
Rockhurst University
2021 BV Eastside Recipients
2022 BV Eastside Recipients
2021 BV Eastside Recipients
Cooper Collins - Goalie
Rockhurst University
Ozzy Scoggins - Attack
Rockhurst University
Wyatt Cutler
Kansas University
2020 BV Eastside Recipients
2022 BV Eastside Recipients
2021 BV Eastside Recipients
Caleb Nelson - Defender
Baylor University
Campbell Collins - Midfielder
Rhodes College
Chase Taulbee - Attack & Midfielder
University of Arkansas
Drew Waldron - Attack
Kansas State University
Nick Eyen - Midfielder
University of Michigan
Otto Dunn - Midfielder
Kansas State University
Paul Garcia - Defender
Oklahoma State University
2019 BVN Recipient
2018 BVN Recipients
2018 BVN Recipients
Eryk Yarkosky - Defender
Hofstra University
2018 BVN Recipients
2018 BVN Recipients
2018 BVN Recipients
Alex Bounmiswang - Midfielder
University of Kansas
Andrew Gomen - Goalie
University of Kansas
Alex "Alessio" Garcia - Midfielder
Kansas State University
Seth Welhoelter - Defender
Kansas State University