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| April 2010 |
Vol 2, Issue 1 |
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Family Connections
Atlantic Street Center News |
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 Dear ,Thank goodness spring is finally here! The days are getting longer and the temperatures are getting warmer. Here at Atlantic Street Center we are very proud to be celebrating our 100th year of serving the youth and families of our community! I hope you enjoy reading about all the exciting things going on at Atlantic Street Center.
Sincerely,
Edith C. Elion
Executive Director
P.S. Please forward this e-newsletter to at least one friend or family member who you think would be interested in our work.  |
| Early Learning Program Gives Kids a Solid Head Start |
Atlantic Street Center's Parent-Child Home Program works with at-risk two and three year old children and their parents to help them gain the literacy skills they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. A home visitor meets with the child and parent twice a week for two years to help these young children gain literacy skills through reading and play. Each week the home visitor Read more... |
| SAVE THE DATE! |
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Save the Date!
Atlantic Street Center's
Century of Hope
Gala Showcase
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Live music gourmet dinner silent & live auctions
Look for your invitation in the mail or contact us at 206-329-2050 or email us for more information. |
| Atlantic Street Center Celebrates 100 Years! |
 Not many things last 100 years. The life span of the average American is about 78 years. A refrigerator lasts around 15 years. And more than half of small businesses don't make it past the fourth year.
So when you hear about an organization that has been around for 100 years--well, that's something worth celebrating.
Atlantic Street Center is just such an organization. In February 2010 we celebrated our 100th birthday. That's a century of growing and changing to meet the needs of the people of Seattle. We have always had our finger on the pulse of the community, making sure that our services and mission are relevant to the needs of the people we serve. Over time we have evolved from a Settlement House for Italian immigrants, to a community service center for families, and finally as one of just a handful of go-to organizations in Seattle providing effective services for at-risk kids and families of color.
We will hold several events, both big and small, this year to celebrate this remarkable achievement! For more information, please contact John Rivera by email or by phone at 206-329-2050, ext 123. |
| Loyal Contributors |
| As you know, Atlantic Street Center's work is dependent on the generosity of our donors. Thank You to the following Loyal Contributors who have been donating continuously to Atlantic Street Center for five or more years:
15 or more years
Doug & Mary Conrad
Becky & Dick Dudley
Suzanne Hittman
Tsuguo "Ike" Ikeda
Florence Long & Kathryn Noble
Kenji & Martha Onishi
Bill & Bev Parker
Vera & Jerry Zimmerman
10-14 Years
Jewel & John Andrew
Betty & Dick Blakney
Ros Bond
Isaias & Juanita Caps
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| An Evening of Art & Music with Akiane Kramarik and Chic Street Man |
 Join us for an extraordinary evening with artist and poet Akiane (pictured here) and musician Chic Street Man.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
6:30-9:30pm
Meet the artist, 6:30-7:30
Chic's performance, 7:30
Court in the Square (Pioneer Square, just north of Qwest Field)
401 2nd Ave S., Suite 100, Seattle.
$50 per person, includes wine and hors d'oeuvres.
To RSVP, send your check, payable to Atlantic Street Center, to Meri Nelson, 2040 43rd Avenue East, #417, Seattle, WA 98112. Reservations will be held at the door; tickets will not be sent.
Questions? Contact Meri Nelson at 206-621-3976 |
| Recent Grants & Recognitions |
| Recent Grants
The Seattle Housing Authority awarded Atlantic Street Center a $67,000 one-year grant to provide year-round youth leadership and youth service programming for multi-ethnic middle- and high-school youth living in the NewHolly community.
In addition, grants were received from the Lacewing Foundation and the Target Foundation.
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WISH LIST! |
| Our Youth Development and Family Support programs are in need of the following items. If you can help, please contact Teresa Everett at (206) 329-2050, ext 124 or email Teresa.
School Supplies
notebook paper, pencils, pens, binders, backpacks, rulers, calculators, etc.
Books
appropiate for multi-cultural children & adults.
Admission tickets
for events & outings (sports, plays, zoo, aquarium, museums, etc.)
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| What Will Your Legacy Be? |
 More than 80 percent of Americans contribute to nonprofit organizations throughout their lifetimes. But according to research conducted in 2000, only around eight percent of people choose to continue this support through a charitable bequest.
Atlantic Street Center has an important mission. You believe in our mission and have supported us during your lifetime with generous gifts. Have you considered supporting us through gifts from your will or trust?
It's very easy to do. One good place to start is the Leave a Legacy website. There you can find all you need to get started! You can also contact your legal advisor for help. And please don't hesitate to contact our Development Director, John Rivera, for information and assistance. John can be reached at (206) 329-2050, ext 123 or by email. |
| Staff Celebrations! |
Kristen Beckett has been named the new Program Manager of the Rainier Beach Family Center! Kristen has been Atlantic Street Center's Business Manager since 2005. Congratulations to Kristen for a well-deserved promotion!
We are also pleased to accounce that two members of our Counseling Services team have reached remarkable professional milestones: Sherice Arrington and Stephanie Self-Bence are now both recognized as Licensed Clinical Social Workers by the State of Washington. This achievement is an objective testament to their effort, experience and knowledge. Congratulations, Sherice and Stephanie! |
| Welcome New Board Members! |
| Atlantic Street Center is pleased to welcome two new members to our Board of Directors: Diana Steeble and Kerri Schroeder. Diana Steeble is a Vice President with Publicis Consultants | PR and Kerri Schroeder is a Senior Vice President at Bank of America. Both women bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our Board of Directors. Welcome! | |
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When a child needs help, that child looks to us. When we need help, we look to you.
Your gift can change a chld's life. Please donate today to help ensure that our programs and services remain flexible and responsive to the needs of the many children and families who come to us for help. For your convenience, we use Network for Good to process online donations to Atlantic Street Center.
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