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Save the Family
VIP Newsletter 
The Valley's Family Crisis Center
Providing homes + rebuilding families + supporting self-sufficiency 
Issue 4 Volume 4  July 2008
In This Issue
Volunteer of the Month
Thank You to our Donors
Career Development Center Grand Opening
Donations Needed
Career Center Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer
of the Month
 
Pat Scheppe 
Rooms to Enjoy
 Career Center Volunteer

 
Save the Family would like to 
Thank Pat  Scheppe, owner of Rooms to Enjoy, for volunteering her time and all of her hard work to get the Childcare/Resource room ready at
Save the Family's Career Development Center. Pat painted the room with a beautiful bright theme that all of our kids will love. 
Thank you Pat!
 


 

Thank You

Career Development Center
 Donors 

Empowerment Foundation

 Gesner-Johnson Family Foundation

 I.A. O'Shaughnessy Foundation
 
RBC Foundation
 
SRP
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 Career Center Grand Opening
 
Career
Development
Center
Grand
Opening 
 
Pictured from left to right: Marcia Campbell-
Gesner-Johnson Family Foundation, Kaki
O'Shaughnessy-I.A. O'Shaughnessy Foundation,
Janice Parker-Save the Family Executive Director,
Tom Eaton-RBC Foundation, Renee Castillo-SRP.
 
Save the Family is proud to announce the opening of our Career Development Center on July 17th.  This space is a great new addition to Save the Family.  Our overarching mission at Save the Family is to help clients transition to economic self-sufficiency.  In today's competitive job market, it is essential that our clients have career related resources available to assist them. 
 
The Career Development Center includes: 
  • Computer lab for clients to check emails, job postings, create resumes/cover letters, and complete online applications.  Also available in the computer lab is a fax machine, copy machine, and telephone to assist clients in pursuing employment.   
  • Information Board which includes job leads, job fairs and job training information from local community colleges, vocations schools, and workshops. 
  • Professional Closet filled with interview attire and business casual clothing.
  • Audio/Visual Room where clients can participate in mock interviews and also view a library of career development books and information.
  • Resource Room/Childcare Room for GED tutoring sessions, career development workshops, and childcare while clients are using the various career development resources. 

There is so much excitement for the new Career Development Center and the expansion of services that can now be provided to clients.  However, the Career Development Center would not be possible without the support from several donors including: Empowerment Foundation, Gesner-Johnson Family Foundation, I.A. O'Shaughnessy Foundation, RBC Foundation, and SRP.  For more information on how you can become involved with the Career Development Center please see below.  

 
 



 

Career ClosetCareer Closet
 
Donations Needed 
 
 
Save the Family wants to make sure all of our clients are putting their best foot forward when going out on job interviews.  Our new professional closet is available for clients to work with volunteers and staff to pick out the perfect outfit for their interview.  However, this closet is stocked completely by donations from the community and we need to replenish it on an ongoing basis. 
 
If you would like to donate professional clothing that is new or gently used, is in season, and is in style, please drop the items off at our donation center located at 456 North Vineyard, Mesa, AZ 85201.  Don't forget we are also in need of jewelry and shoes!  The donation center is open Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00.
 
Career Center Volunteer Opportunities  
 
We are currently looking for professionals to volunteer in the following areas:
  • Career Mentors
  • Interview Technique Volunteer
  • Computer Assistance and Training
  • GED Tutoring
  • Recognition Event   
  • Hair/Makeup Stylist   

For more information about any of these opportunities or to sign up to help, please visit:


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