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JW House e-Newsletter

June 2011 




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In this Issue:  

 

 Fleurs de Printemps, a Benefit for JW House 

 

Spotlight on a JW House Volunteer 

 

Save the Date: JW House Turns 3

 

From the JW House Guest Book  

 

JW House in the News 

 

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JW House  

Wish List:

 

Linens:

Twin XL & Queen Size White Sheets, White Towels (bath, hand, washcloth)

 

Gift Cards:  

Safeway, Lucky, Smart&Final, Bed Bath and Beyond, Target

 

Pantry Items:

Muffin Mix, Granola Bars, Brownie Mix, Bottled Juices, Regular Ground Coffee

 

Cleaning Products:

Laundry Detergent (liquid HE, fragrance free), Liquid Bleach, Disinfectant Wipes 

 

 

If you have items you would like to donate to JW House, please contact us at info@jwhouse.org or 408-246-2224 for drop off instructions.

 

Do you have a group of up to 6 people who would like to volunteer at JW House? We just launched our "Dinner is Served..." program where groups or local restaurants can cook meals for JW House families. For more information, contact april@jwhouse.org 

 

 

Thank you for  

your support!  

 

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JW House  

Board of Directors 

 

President:  

Andrew Kryder

Vice President:  

Richard Caligaris

Secretary:

Diane Doolittle

Treasurer:  

Patty Holaday  

Founder's Representative:

Anne Marie Knapen-Asnong

 

Val Asbury  

Steve Borkenhagen

Mary Danna

Sue Foltz

Linda Hitchcock 

Geert Knapen

Sue Murphy

 

 Executive Director

Jill Mitsch   



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fleurFleurs de Printemps  

A Benefit for JW House 

                       

Thank you to all guests, donors, and volunteers at JW House's fundraising event, Fleurs de Printemps, on Sunday June 5.  The event was a great success and wouldn't have been possible without JW House supporters.    

 

Due to rain in the weather forecast,  we moved the garden party inside. We had over 150 guests at the event which was held at the lovely home of Dan and Barbara Mount. Guests enjoyed delicious food from The Party Helpers while bidding on amazing auction items and listening to The Nancy Wright Trio's wonderful jazz music. Special thank you to: our sponsors Mary and Angelo Danna, Kaiser Permanente, and Heritage Bank of Commerce; as well as our Honorary Co-Chairs Barbara Mount and Helen Owen.  

 

Funds raised at Fleurs de Printemps benefit JW House services to families who have loved ones receiving treatment at local hospitals. For more information on JW House, please visit www.jwhouse.org. 

 

 

bevSpotlight on JW House Volunteer:

Meet Bev

Each month we will feature a different volunteer at JW House. This month we feature Bev, our dedicated data entry volunteer. 

 

Seek and you shall find! Shortly after my youngest child left for college I began searching for a volunteer opportunity that would allow me to improve my computer skills in a friendly, home-like environment. I saw a posting for JW House on Craigslist: a seemingly perfect match for my background and interests. My professional training is in Speech Pathology and I enjoy working in a medical setting. During my lengthy stint as a full-time Mom and household manager I have consistently done extensive volunteer work because I believe in giving back to worthwhile causes. JW House combines those passions. It was love at first sight, and our relationship continues to prosper.

 

While my ultimate goal is to transition back into the working world, for now I am thrilled to be doing JW's database entry. I enjoy the delightful company of Jill and April as I am tucked away in the office with the computer.

 

In my leisure time I enjoy yoga, learning piano as an adult, and am starting to play bridge. I also love food and wine, am an adventurous cook and love to bake: the aromas wafting through JW House certainly satisfy the foodie in me. I am grateful for the experience and pleased to be a part of such a loyal and giving group of volunteers.  

 

Submitted by Bev Grey  

 

If you are interested in volunteer opportunities at JW House, contact us at volunteer@jwhouse.org. 

threeSave the Date: September 23

JW House Turns 3!

 

JW House's 3rd Anniversary Celebration is Friday, September 23. This free family event will feature tours of JW House, refreshments, and children's games. Stay tuned this summer for more announcements about this event!


gbFrom the JW House Guest Book:

 

Thanks so much for the hospitality these last few days. I had a place to come and take a break with my little ones while visiting my newborn in the NICU.

 

Always grateful,

A JW House Guest


JW House

3850 Homestead Road

Santa Clara, CA 95051

(408)246-2224

info@jwhouse.org

www.jwhouse.org 

 

JW House's mission is to provide a guest house on hospital grounds where families of patients are welcome to seek overnight or daytime respite while their family member is undergoing treatment. JW House is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization.  

Our tax ID number is 20-2034560.