Greetings!
Gabriel's Angels is grateful to you for being a Volunteer! Because of your desire to serve others you help us improve the lives of 13,000 at-risk children each year.
Our pet therapy program is growing and reaching more children on many levels. At this time of year our program is starting back up at our Head Start locations and alternative schools. We currently serve 85 facilities throughout Phoenix, including these new ones: Family Promise, Desert Heights Academy, 4 Success Schools, Golden Gate Head Start and Cartwright Head Start. In Prescott, we are bringing healing pet therapy to The Boys and Girls Clubs of Prescott and Prescott Valley, Prescott Area Woman's Shelter, Yavapai Family Advocacy Center and the Prescott YMCA.
If you would like to explore being involved in our new Individual Intervention Program please email Kristi. This program is an opportunity for teams to work in a 1:1 setting with the child to help achieve predetermined treatment goals. Kristi will work with interested teams to provide education and training to prepare for this type of therapy setting. Our goal is to reach 42 children during the first year of the program. We welcome your inquiries.
We wish you an enjoyable rest of the summer creating awesome memories with family, friends and pets!
"As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way." Mary Anne Radmacher
Your Program Team Patti, Connie & Kristi
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'A Teachable Moment'
by Debra Markert & Chelsea
Recently our therapy team, Debra and Chelsea, experienced a true life-changing event. During the many challenging days to follow, shining acts of love provided strength and momentum for this vibrant human-canine pair.
As a volunteer, you identify with the rewards of giving to others.
Debra & Chelsea are grateful for the circle of support and love that have surrounded them during Chelsea's injury and recovery.
This is their story
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Happy Retirement!
 Maria Cody and Ruby, her 12-year old Golden Retriever, have brought healing pet therapy to pre-kindergarten children at Homeward Bound for three years! When Maria announced Ruby's retirement, the children proclaimed their love and gave her a precious art gift. Special memories for this team include watching the children grow in empathy, attachment and respect. Through activities from the ACT Kit, they enjoyed joining together in grooming Ruby and bathing her on water days! Maria says, "Our volunteer opportunity with Gabriel's Angels & Homeward Bound have been a joy and blessing!" Thank you and all our best, Maria & Ruby!
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Welcome New Volunteers!
Helping Hands
JoAnn Quick
Carolyn Sargent
Therapy Teams
Please click on a name to meet them!
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 Future Gabriel's Angels Therapy Dogs!
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2011 Volunteer Evaluation
Your feedback is important to us!
Evaluations were emailed to you on 7/24, please help us by filling it out and submitting back to us. Questions? Please contact Kristi. Your input provides valuable information about our program. Thank you!
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Rata ~ Gabriel's Angels Therapy Dog
~Honored by Banner Good Samaritan~
We recently learned that Rata was recognized with this special art for her work at the hospital!
Congratulations ~Jeanette Sinohui & Rata
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The Important
Core Behavior
Affiliation
 One characteristic of healthy development is the ability to join in, contribute to and realize the benefit of being part of a group. The ability to affiliate allows children to join with other people to create a complex network of diverse give-and-take relationships. Children that have difficulties in groups tend to have problems with self-regulation and do not easily recognize or learn from social cues. They are often impulsive or immature, which makes other children avoid them and perpetuates a negative cycle because they have fewer opportunities to socialize. Pet Therapy allows a child to engage in a non-threatening environment with his/her peers and provides a much needed opportunity for positive social engagement.
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The Volunteer Forum
Please share your great ideas and activities with your fellow Volunteers!
How to register?
It's easy as 1-2-3. . .
1. Click here to access our Volunteer Forum!
2. Click on 'Register' at top of page and Choose 'I agree to these terms.'
3. Fill out 'Registration' information and click 'Submit'. You will receive a confirmation page after submitting, followed by an email stating your account has been activated. (please allow up to 5 business days to receive the confirmation email)
If you have questions about the Forum or need help getting registered, please email Patti.
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In Remembrance
You will forever hold a place in our hearts
 Maddie Holzer
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Gabriel's Angels volunteers and supporters have been invited
to the
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday
October 14, 2012
11:00 a.m.
Sonoran Hills Park
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Best Wishes to
Therapy Dog, Harper
for a
speedy recovery! 
We are happy you
are on the mend!
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