Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
| Compeer is extra pleased to be honoring all of our volunteers at this year's Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on May 13th. All of their hard work and dedication doesn't go unnoticed! Compeer is celebrating our 25th Anniversary this year because of all of the great volunteers we have had over the years! Thank you volunteers!!
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Our Outstanding Volunteers
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The following volunteers have gone
above and beyond for Compeer! They are truly role models to the community. We are pleased to honor the
following people at this year's Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.
2010 Volunteer of the Year
Robert Fisher
Volunteer of the Year-
Compeer
for Adults
Kristin Morash
Volunteer
of the Year --
Compeer for Kids
Chigbo Ilogu
Volunteer of
the Year
- Compeer for Seniors
Doris Pandolfi
Googie Butler Award
for
Advocacy
Kathy Lynch
To read more about each volunteer's individual
journey at Compeer please click here. |
Save the Date!
| On October
30, 2010 Compeer will celebrate our 25th Silver Anniversary at this year's Miracle of
Friendship Gala at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo. The evening will commence with a cocktail reception featuring open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and a silent and basket auction. Dinner and the awards presentation will follow. This year we will present the Spirit of Compeer Award to four outstanding individuals, founders, and volunteers: Patricia H. Garman, Kenneth Houseknecht, Ellen Todd Cooper, and Edward J. "EJ" Butler. Following dinner we will open the dance floor with live music from Buffalo's own Joyryde. Help us celebrate 25 years of success by marking your
calendars for this exciting event! For sponsorship opportunities, contact Betsy Gemerek at Compeer at betsy@compeerbuffalo.org. |
Wine and Chocolate Tastings
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 Join Compeer of Greater Buffalo at Choco-Logo for an evening of chocolate and wine! Take a behind the scenes peek at how chocolate is made (Oompa Loompas not included!) with Dan Johnson, Chocolatier and owner of Choco-Logo in downtown Buffalo. Tour the factory and learn "chocolate 101!" After the tour, sample at least six distinct chocolates paired with wines from City Wine Merchant.
Tours will be held on the following dates:
Thursday, June 3rd
Wednesday, June 9th
Thursday, June 17th
Wednesday, June 23rd
Each tour lasts 45 minutes and four tours will be offered each night beginning at 5:15 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. For reservations please contact Krystina @ Compeer krystina@compeerbuffalo.org716-883-3331 For additional information contact Liz @ Choco-logo 716-855-3500 |
Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
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 National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day will be observed on May 6, 2010, which coincides with May being National Mental Health Awareness
Month. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that in 2006, 21 percent of youth aged 12-17 received treatment of counseling for emotional or behavioral problems in the previous year. It is likely that a similar percentage in Erie County also have serious mental health needs. Through our mentoring/volunteer programs Compeer helps many children in our community. However, there are still over 250 children on our waiting list.
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is an opportunity for the community to better understand the value Compeer provides for the children and their families in our programs. It will also be a day to specifically focus on increasing basic awareness
of the importance positive mental health has on a child's healthy
development, with the key message that "positive mental health is
essential to a child's healthy development from birth."
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Volunteers Needed!
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Alisha* is a 14 year old girl who lives in Buffalo, NY. She has very few social supports. and does not have the opportunity to participate in community activities. She loves shopping, going to the movies, and reading. David* is 79 years old and lives in Depew. He could really use a buddy to do things with! David struggles with depression and although he does have family who are occasionally involved, heneeds the support only a friend can give. David enjoys the outdoors, loves fishing, and has a great sense of humor. Ray* is 23 years old and is originally from Long Island. He is very friendly and likes playing soccer, basketball, cooking, animals, playing cards, video games and going to the movies. Anxiety and depression do not hold Ray back from wanting to be active in and serve the community.
*names have been changed for purposes
of confidentiality
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Dress Down Day
| With Compeer's IT TAKES TWO Campaign,
for as little as $2 you can wear
your favorite pair of jeans to work. Host a DRESS DOWN DAY today to
support Compeer!
Thank you to the following companies and organizations that have participated in a DRESS DOWN DAY for Compeer this year:
Mass Mutual Financial Group
Independent Health
Maple West ElementaryClick here to download a flier!Please contact Krystina @ krystina@compeerbuffalo.org for more information. |
Join the Campaign
| 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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