Homeless Families Find Hope

Vision House Newsletter

September 2009

Greetings!

Many of the mothers who move to Vision House say they never imagined that they and their children would become homeless. They thought they had everything under control until just a few circumstances threw them into a state of chaos and eventually homelessness and despair. Hear their stories in our 3 minute video.

The moms and kids at Vision House receive housing, child care, counseling and coodination of services such as job training, employment and life skills development. They're grateful for people like you who care about homeless mothers and their children and want to help them restore their lives......from one of poverty and hopelessness to a life of independence, joy and a bright future. Hope is restored at Vision House.

NoHomelessKids Luncheon

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Join Seattle Seahawks player Josh Wilson and KING 5's Meeghan Black for our NoHomelessKids fundraising lunch to benefit Vision House families.

Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Bellevue Hilton. Check-in 11:30; program from 12:00 - 1:00. Entrance is free to this fundraising lunch, but RSVPs are required by Monday, Oct. 5th.

NEW! Bid on Seahawks package: NFL football signed by Seahawks team and lunch with Josh Wilson. Silent auction bids accepted from 11:30 - 11:55 just prior to the luncheon. Or e-mail Mary Burton with your bid, maryb@vision-house.org.

Thanks to the following sponsors for underwriting the cost of the luncheon:

Heart of Hope:

First Savings Bank Northwest, HomeStreet Bank, Nintendo

Inspiration of Hope:
The Maytag Store, Puget Sound Energy, Sprague Israel Giles, Waste Management

Friends of Vision House:
KING 5, Seattle Seahawks, PMA Direct Marketing, Providence Health & Services

To RSVP or find out more, visit our website or contact Mary Burton at maryb@vision-house.org or 425-228-6356.

Charity of the Month

Vision House receives award

The Seahawks and Bonneville Seattle awarded Vision House "Charity of the Month" for September. Vision House is being featured on radio stations 97.3 KIRO FM, 770 KTTH AM and 710 ESPN, as well as on www.MyNorthwest.com. Seahawks Josh Wilson and Bonneville employees brought cupcakes to the kids as well as a signed 12th Man flag, a plaque and a $2,000 check to help Vision House families.

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I'm grateful for those of you who are able to join us in providing a hand up to homelelsss families, not just a hand out. Your donation gives hope and a future to homeless families.

Thanks so much and God bless,

Susan Camerer

Co-Founder & Executive Director
Vision House

P.O. Box 2951

Renton, WA 98056

Email: susanc@vision-house.org

Website: www.NoHomelessKids.org

Phone: 425-228-6356

Vision House is a Christian social service agency providing transitional housing and support services to help homeless families rebuild their lives.

* models and name changes are used to protect our Vision House families.

In This Issue

NoHomelessKids Luncheon

Charity of the Month

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