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*Win*Win*Win*... A FREE DAY WITH JEFF YALDEN! Read below for details on having Jeff come to your school, for FREE for an ENTIRE DAY!!
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A Letter from Jeff
An amazing story!
I want to share something WONDERFUL, TOUCHING, and AMAZING with you.
Recently, I was invited to Salamanca High School in Salamanca, NY. I was there for an assembly - to share my "About Life" assembly as I have done with thousands upon thousands of other students/youth around the world. This was my third time at Salamanca HS. As a speaker who specializes in today's youth, I have seen many schools, from the poorest inner city to some of the wealthiest private schools. Each and every school sticks with me. Every school is memorable in its own way. The thing that sticks with me about Salamanca, though, is that not only have they had me back 3 times - but that each time I'm there, they continually impress me with their perserverence to better themselves.
Well, a routine day at one school turned into an extraordinary day about four months later . . .
One day I had the pleasure to have some time in my office and was opening the mail when I came across a touching letter that I want to share with you:
 I read the letter, sat back in my chair, re-read it again, looked at the enclosed check for $1,239.07 and just sat slack jawed in disbelief with tears in my eyes!
As
I sat there, I actually got goosebumps! The level that these kids had
gone to to help something or someone other than themselves- and for a greater
purpose-- was amazing! Needless to say I immediately called the school to convey my
utter gratefulness and pride in knowing that I could put this money
towards such a worthy cause. I am honored that they thought so much
of the cause I hold near and dear to my heart. I am truly honored
and grateful to the students of Salamanca. I felt truly blessed about their unselfishness!
For months now, I've been sharing with you (as well as the youth I speak to) my progress with my non - profit foundation - Jeff Yalden Homes, and The Jewel House, a home for pregnant teens.
I'm so glad that I have been sharing with you and the youth in the schools I speak at. This donation will help with providing the essentials that the home will require. On behalf of those wonderfully dedicated men and women who are The Jewel House, I offer you, a great big, THANK YOU SALAMANCA!
- Jeff
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Jeff Yalden at your School FREE
Penny War Fundraiser Details...So how do we do this you're asking? Read Below for Instructions & Suggestions!
The Contest is ONE WEEK only!!!
Dates for this event are: Monday, March 30th, 2009 - Friday April 3rd, 2009! ONLY!
Money to be received at Jeff Yalden International Office by April 17th, 2009!
Your team, class, grades, school, however you set it up is responsible for raising as much money as you can towards Jeff Yalden Homes - The Jewel House.Youth gather pennies and other loose change and bring it in to school. Classes can "War" against each other using nickels, dimes, quarters, dollars, etc. Each school can decide to make this a challenge between grades, classes, or individual schools in their districts. Each "team" or "group", needs to have a leader or leaders - persons in charge of counting and keeping track of totals! After one week all the money is added together to have a grand total for the school/organization. The best part of this fundraiser is that it doesn't cost anyone much, youth are not asked to go door to door selling anything, youth can see what a difference they can make with little exertion and all socio economic groups can participate. Most youth can find spare change in their couch cushions at home, in the car, on the street or through taking cans in for redemption money in most states. This is something everyone can do to help! Feel free to contact us here at JYI with any questions you may have! THOUGHTS:1. Set up a Table in the Cafeteria for loose change with a sign that reads Jeff Yalden Homes. 2. Let everyone know what you are doing. 3. Make it fun! Remember, the winning team, class, school get's one full day FREE with Jeff at their school. Of course, permission needs to be granted from the administration. Please make check payable to: Jeff Yalden Homes.
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Winner of the "PENNY WAR"
Winning school or team...
AN ENTIRE "FREE DAY" WITH JEFF YALDEN AT YOUR SCHOOL!
The Winning school or team (however you structure event), gets Jeff at their school
ALL DAY FREE! Jeff will come to your location, at NO COST TO YOU and do a school-wide assembly, for FREE. He will also have a private lunch with the "Team Leaders" or "Coordinators".
YOU PICK YOUR PROGRAM!!
Do you want a Leadership Workshop? Questions and Answers with Jeff? Hang out and chat about colleges, relationships, etc.? Host a School-Wide Assembly?
This is the time of your life to raise the most money and win this contest for your fellow classmates.
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A Letter from the President of the Board
Lori Larsen, Jewel House Board President
I would like to introduce myself and the Jewel House to all of you. The Jewel House is a soon to be home for pregnant teen and early adult mothers. The mission of the home is to be a safe place to grow for both mom and baby and a place of compassion.
Starting a home like this is never an easy task, and in the current economic times has been challenging. However, just when we are feeling a little fatigued and frustration is starting to come to the surface, people come through with amazing and heart warming assistance which spurs us on to keep working towards the building of this home.
The youth and staff at Salamanca, New York High School offered just that little bit of inspiration needed last week. Imagine our surprise when we received a letter with a check for $1,240 all raised by a Penny Drive and youth in one week! They not only believed in the formation of the Jewel House as much as we do, but they planned and implemented a fund raising campaign to assist the home on their own. This has reinforced for the board of the Jewel House and Jeff Yalden Homes that the need and support are there; we just need to keep moving forward.
We would like to challenge all of you to assist with building of the home as well. We are hoping you will all participate with us in a National Penny War! Each of your schools can compete for the grand prize of a Free Day with Jeff Yalden, while helping youth help build something great.
We appreciate all the support given and want to thank the youth and staff at Salamanca High School for their ingenuity and wonderful dedication to helping others!
Sincerely,
Lori Larsen Jewel House Board President

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Sincerely,

Jeff Yalden
Jeff Yalden International
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