Compeer of Greater Buffalo, Inc.
December 2011 E-News
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Honor a loved one with a tribute gift
during the holiday season!
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A Very Special Thank You!
The following organizations and individuals were Compeer Angels this holiday season, generously donating gifts to our children, adults, and seniors:
Chef's Restaurant
R & P Oak Hill
Mass Mutual Insurance
US Attorney's Office
Munroe Chiropractic
Erie County Employees
Travers Collins & Company
West Herr Auto Group
Emedco
Amherst Senior Center
Unity Church
JW Danforth
Peden Family
Tina Mogavero
Lyn Smith
Joyce Atwell
Judi Bryant
Alliance Advisory Group
Walsh Duffield Insurance
Robert McCardle
Karen Butler
If you or your group would like to be contacted as part of the Compeer Angels 2012 program, please email
Sarah Stimm at
sarah@compeerbuffalo.org
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New Program Alert: Vet2Vet
Vet2Vet is a supportive program that aims to provide U.S. military veterans with peer support and mentoring. Veterans will be matched with trained veteran volunteers for the purpose of support, understanding, and encouragement.
For more information
please contact Rachael at
rachael@compeerbuffalo.org
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December Funding News
$25,000 from the Margaret L. Wendt Foundation
Compeer Vet2Vet Program.
$7,500 from First Niagara
- Mentoring Matters Grant
$5,000 from the Josephine Goodyear Foundation - Compeer for Kids High-Needs Mentoring Program
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Compeer of Greater Buffalo 135 Delaware Avenue Suite 210 Buffalo, New York 14202 www.compeerbuffalo.org 716-883-3331
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Happy Holidays!
On behalf of all of the staff at Compeer of Greater Buffalo I would like to wish all of our friends a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.
Thank you for all of your generous support and we look forward to partnering with you as we continue to celebrate the miracle of friendship in 2012!
Michele Brown
Executive Director
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 Le Masquerade Compeerwas a Tremendous Success!
On November 5th, over 450 guests gathered for an exciting night of dinner, dancing, and a celebration of friendship. We were also pleased to honor Richard and Karen Penfold with the Spirit of Compeer award and Jack Quinn with the WNY Vision Award.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, patrons, board members, volunteers, and donors, Le Masquerade Compeer generated over $90,000 for the Compeer for Kids mentoring program.
We look forward to seeing you at the third annual
Le Masquerade Compeer on November 10, 2012!
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Need a Few Last Minute Gift Ideas?
Why not give a gift that gives back? Compeer's Care and Share group is made up of consumers and volunteers working in a cooperative craft-producing environment.
Handmade beaded bracelets and Calmpeer lavender infused eye pillows are both available for purchase. Donations received in return for the products directly support the purchase of supplies for future group productions as well as to support Compeer programming.
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Road 2 Recovery: Save the Date!
Initial planning has begun for the annual Road 2 Recovery Mental Health Run & Wellness Walk.
Please update your 2012 calendar and come out and participate in this amazing race that serves the mental health community!
Road 2 Recovery
Friday, July 20, 2012
St. George's Church, Buffalo
Race Sponsorships are available! If you would like to be a sponsor or make a donation, please contact Betsy at betsy@compeerbuffalo.org.
Volunteers will be needed to help coordinate before, during, and after the race. If you are interested in joining the volunteer mailing list, please contact Heather at heather@compeerbuffalo.org.
We look forward to your support!
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Compeer Kids Christmas Party!
The morning of December 11, 2011 was cool outside, but warm inside Magruder's Restaurant for our annual Compeer for Kids Christmas party. Over 110 Compeer volunteer mentors and their mentees came from across Erie County to share breakfast buffet, and meet with our special guest, Santa. Each kid received a personalized gift, thanks to the incredible donations of our community "Angels."
Smiles and hugs of thanks were abundant. Volunteers commented on the generosity of each child's gift, and the kids themselves were heard wondering, "How does Santa always know exactly what I want?"
Compeer is humbled by, and truly appreciative for, the support shown to Compeer Kids at the holiday season, and always. Thank you for helping us in "making friends and changing lives."
Click here to see pictures from this year's party!
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