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Compeer E-News
Be a Hero. Be a Mentor.
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Compeer Funding News
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Compeer is pleased to announce that we are the recipient of recent grants from First Niagara Bank's Mentoring Matters program, and The Garman Family Foundation.First Niagara's Mentoring Matters grant of $10,000 will support Compeer mentoring for children on our waiting list who are living in "high-need" neighborhoods who may have a history of abuse, neglect, or homelessness.
A grant of $25,000 from the Garman Family Foundation will fund our Compeer for Kids program in 2010, and will assist us in the recruitment, training, and matching of qualified and compassionate volunteer mentors with the over 400 children and youth currently on our waiting list. |
Happy Anniversary Compeer Buffalo!
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2010 commemorates Compeer of Greater Buffalo's 25th Anniversary! Over the years we have made a difference in the lives of thousands of children, adults and seniors who are striving for good mental health. Join us in celebrating our successes this year, and find out how you can make a difference by volunteering today to be a volunteer friend and mentor to one of nearly 500 people on our waiting list!
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Join the Campaign!
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Join us this year as a partner in our It Takes Two Campaign...because friendship is a partnership between two individuals who take the time to make a difference in each other's lives.
CAMPAIGN GOALS
Fund-Raising
Friend-Raising
Fun-Raising
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Volunteers Needed!
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Lanie* is a 19 year old young woman who lives in the Cheektowaga area. She experiences bouts of depression. She would like a friend to spend time with. Bowling, going out to eat, swimming and shopping are just a few of the activities that she enjoys.
Rob* is 22 years old. He resides in the Buffalo area. He likes to work on cars. He would like a friend to share this hobby with. He also likes to be outdoors and to go bowling.
*names have been changed for purposes
of confidentiality
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Compeer Volunteer Honored by NFL and United Way
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Longtime Compeer volunteer Robyn Meyer has been recognized by the
United Way of Buffalo & Erie County's 2009 LIVE UNITED Volunteer
Spotlight program for her inspirational service as a mentor in the
Compeer Adult Program for the past 15 years. In recognition of
Robyn's commitment, the Buffalo Bills, through NFL Charities, have
generously provided a grant of $1,000 to Compeer of Greater Buffalo.
Robyn's Story...I
have been a Compeer volunteer for the past (oh my goodness!) fifteen
years in the older adult program. My first friendship with my dear
friend Betty lasted ten years. Betty was, by diagnosis and outward
appearances, an individual dealing with serious and persistent mental
illness throughout her entire adult life. Her history included
alcoholism, homelessness and significant lengths of stays in
psychiatric facilities. However, and this is where the magic comes in,
to me she was my friend, my best friend.... |
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Celebrating the Holidays with Compeer
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Compeer was thrilled to host holiday parties in December for our Compeer Kids and adult consumers -- with a little help (well a lot of help!) from our Compeer Angels!
Thank you to all of the companies that participated in our Angel Tree program this year, including Emedco, J.W. Danforth Company, Mass Mutual, Potwora Insurance, West-Herr Toyota, Munroe Chiropractic, PAETEC, Unity Church, Erie County Credit Union, Travers Collins & Company, Lia Honda, Chef's Restaurant, R&P Oak Hill, U.S. Attorney's Office, and Meritain Health.
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A Learning Opportunity...
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PBS is airing a series called "This Emotional Life." Check out their website to learn about depression, an illness that at least 17 million Americans experience each year. You can help an individual who is suffering from depression by becoming a Compeer friend to an adult or senior that needs support today!
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Our Mission
Using the power of volunteer friends and mentors to improve the lives of
children and adults who are striving for good mental health.
Compeer of Greater Buffalo, Inc.
135 Delaware Avenue, Suite 210
Buffalo, NY 14202-2410
(716) 883-3331
WWW.COMPEERBUFFALO.ORG |
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