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April 2010 - it's SPRING! |
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Welcome to Transitional Housing!
Greetings!
So many wonderful things are happening at THI in the past few months that I just couldn't keep it all to myself, but I must share one story that I think best explains the importance of Transitional Housing in our community.
Success is achievement of an objective or a goal. To most of the women that we serve setting a goal is an achievement. Terella, a 48 year old female who moved to THI January of 2008, came in with a long substance abuse history dating back to age 16, less than a few months of sobriety time, limited work skills, a prior history with the criminal justice system , poor family relationships and no identifiable goals.
Upon her arrival she was very reluctant to engage in services and would often isolate in her room and refuse to meet with staff. A breakthrough came when she had an intervention with the program Supervisor, Leslie Burnside and soon she began to meet regularly with her Program Advisor and began working with SOAR (our work and training program). In addition to her work with S.O.A.R, she set goals for herself, worked on her sobriety and money management skills. She obtained a part-time position at YMCA in August of last year.
Today, Terella is a new person. She moved into permanent housing February of this year and has since been promoted to a full time supervisor's position at the YMCA. She has a good relationship with her family and is feeling very positive about the direction her life is taking. She has plans to pursue a Bachelor's degree at Cleveland State this fall.
Success stories such as this, is why we must keep our doors open. THI truly "empowers women and transforms lives."
Sherri Brandon
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FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2010
Marriott Downtown at Key Center
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
This year's Founders Day Luncheon is quickly approaching. We expect a sell-out crowd, so purchase your tickets early! Tickets are $75 and can be purchased by calling 216-781-2250 x24 or on-line at www.transitionalhousinginc.org.
We are pleased to announce our special guest speaker this year,
Patrice Gaines - author, journalist and motivational speaker!
Patrice has authored two books, "Laughing in the Dark: From Colored Girl to Women of Color, A Journey from Prison to Power," and "Moments of Grace: Meeting the Challenge to Change." Her inspirational talk will touch on the importance of empowering women to be their best, follow their dreams and work hard to achieve their goals. She will also talk about the importance of programs like THI, to help women on their road to success!
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Participant Highlight - Damika Adams
A success in progress!
Damika and 2 year old daughter Lenaya, came into THI in October of 2009. Within her 5-month stay, Damika has truly worked hard and has accomplished:
- Completed all foundation groups
- Enrolled at Tri-C, majoring in Business Management as a full-time student
- Gained employment in January at Diamonds and Pearls as an office assistant
- Was promoted a few short weeks later to an Office Assistance Scheduler for a home health agency
- Achieved independent housing and left THI in March.
Damika stated: "THI is what you make of it, all the help you need is right here! Stay focused, positive and keep the faith!"
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Welcome New Board Members!
We are delighted to take this opportunity to welcome the newest members of our board:
Robin Dubin, Ph.D.
Case Western Reserve University
Sharon Echols
Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court
Pamela Lebold, CPA
Maloney-Novotny
Leah Williams, Esq.
Baker Hostetler
We are pleased to have you with us and
we all look forward to working with you!
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Program Highlight - FOLLOW UP
THI's Follow Up services begin before participants move out of THI. Our Follow up Coordinator assists each woman in securing practical needs such as home furnishings, applying for housing subsidies, appropriate working relationships with landlords, substance abuse education, as well as accessing community services as needed. THI provides supportive and intensive case management services to women following their move into permanent housing, to help the individual and family attain improved social and or economic stability. Home visits are done regularly for 18-24 months following a participant's move into permanent housing.
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Walk to End Homelessness!
Transitional Housing is hosting its first Walk on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
We will be walking to acknowledge "National Homeless Awareness" month with the Fannie Mae - Help the Homeless Program in Washington, DC.
Watch our website for more details. If you are interested in coordinating a team from your office, church or school, please call us at 216-781-2250 x24 for more details!
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WISH LIST
Thank you to all who have donated items from our Wish List. We appreciate your supoprt and encourge you to share this information with your familiy and friends as we all begin our Spring Cleaning!
Please remember that all donated items should be in new, good or gently used shape. When donating clothing, please make sure it is clean.
Here are some additional items that are alwasy appreciated!
Paint (neutral colors)
Apartment sized refrigerators and stoves
"Green" cleaning products
Bathroom and kitchen faucet fixtures
Floor tile
Toiletry items such as packages of toilet paper, facial tissues, hand sanitizer, new bottles of hand soap and shampoo.
Diapers
New educational children's toys and games
A child size table and four chairs
Small children's beds
Bunk beds
Twin beds - frames and mattresses
Gently used furniture and dishes
A strong volunteer available once a week to help with pick up of furniture donations
Copy paper and flash drives
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We are happy to announce our new website is up and running and so is our on-line giving!!
Your generous support will help us maintain the quality programming that has proven to be successful for women seeking our support. Please consider a gift today, in any amount, to help us continue to fulfill our mission.
You can check out our new website at
www.TransitionalHousingInc.org
THI is located at:
1545 W. 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
216-781-2250
If you have never visited, please give us a call and come by, our doors are always open!
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Save 25% |
Clean out your closets and basements and contribute to
THI's 2nd Annual SUMMER YARD SALE!
This year's sale will be on
Friday and Saturday, June 4th and 5th.
Bring this coupon and receive a discount on your purchases!
After all..."One man's junk is another man's treasure!" |
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