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Dear Valued Supporter, 

Save the Family has been working hard during these tough times to continue to assist Valley homeless families. With your help we can make it through. Take a look at some of our upcoming events, news and some special tips for you!
TIPS: 5 Ways to encourage your kids to volunteer over Spring Break  
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With spring break just around the corner are you worried about the kids spending too much time in front of the tv?  Why not get them involved in volunteering?! 
 
Check out these five opportunites. 
1. Organize a Donation Drive
2. Scrapbook
3. Create Birthday Cards
4. Make sack lunches
5. Clip coupons
 
For more ideas and more contact Michelle Alvis, Volunteer Coordinator, at michellea@savethefamily.org
Economy Increases the Rate of Homelessness
homeless child With the continuous decrease in the economy, there has been a marked increase in homelessness. There will be an estimated 1.5 million raise, over the next two years,  in the number of homeless people in the United States without an effective intervention.
Save the Family Events
Bella Strada
Bella Strada, Italian Street Painting Festival
Saturday, Apr 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gilbert Westcor SanTan Village.
Phoenix welcomes its first Italian Street Painting Festival, Bella Strada. This event will feature artists from around the country who will display their work in the beautiful setting of the outdoor mall, Westcor SanTan Village. Save the Family, the Valley's Family Crisis Center, is the benefiting charity. Click here to view the event.
 
Save the Family's 9th Annual Golf 2 Save the Family
Saturday, May 9, 6:00 a.m. at The Phoenician Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ.  Save the Family is holding its 9th annual golf tournament to help raise money to continue serving Valley homeless families. Click here for more information.
Sincerely,
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March Charity Charms Promotion  4 leaf clover
Purchase this four leaf clover design for $40 and celebrate Saint Patty's Day in style!  Enter promotion code "GoodluckSTF" at checkout and 25% of your purchase price will support our efforts to end homelessness.  Click here for more information or to make a purchase.