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 "Connecting like minds"
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Nov 2009
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Greetings!
Oasis Gala at the Kravis Center netted $30,000 in profit!
Oasis Compassion
Agency's 4th dinner and auction raised approximately $30,000 in
profits on Saturday, October 24th. One hundred and fifty people attended the
recent event at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. The master of ceremonies
was A. Wayne Gill, legal advisor to Oasis. Gill is a partner at Adorno &
Yoss LLP; he is also an interim pastor at Palm Beach Baptist Church, and the
author of the book Tales My Grandma Told Me. The honorary co-chairs for this
year's event was Senator Jeff Atwater and Senator Dave Aronberg. Music was
provided by the Memory Lane 7 piece band.
The Presenting Sponsor
was Gunster Law Firm, oldest lawfirm in Palm Beach County. Joe Curly, one of
the partners, spoke briefly about the reasons his company supports Oasis and
encouraged all corporations and individuals at the event to consider how they
might also support the work that Oasis is doing. Additional corporate support
was provided by Morning Star Financial Services, this year's gold sponsor and
Adams Coogler law firm.
Oasis' annual
Compassionate Spirit Awards added a new category this year-
Advocate of the Year, which was awarded to Dr. Farokh Jiveh, a
Wellington cosmetic dentist, who gave a "new" mouth to an Oasis client this
year. The other awards were as follows:...Click here to read more about this excitng event and view pictures!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Sharon
If you would like to make a donation of $25.00 or more, please click on the VI/MC button below to be directed to our PayPal account.
Pictured above from left: Bill Perry-Gunster, Carole Atwater, Senator Jeff Atwater, Sharon Gill, Wayne Gill
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 4508 pounds of food donated by local Boys Scouts!
We recently received 4508 pounds of food from the local boys scouts. This is the third consecutive year that Oasis has partnered with the troops.
"Oasis is very grateful for all food donations as so many additional needs surface during the holiday season," Oasis CEO Sharon Gill said.
Please visit our website to read about our other food drives partners:
Summit Christian Beta Club-1419 pounds
Boy Scouts (entire District) - 4,508 pounds
Boynton Beach Community Church- 1,056 pounds
Wellington High Interact Club - 737pounds |
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 I am now employed!
Meet Victor Lopez, in his own words..
One day I was walking
and walking looking for a job. I met an Oasis Compassion client and he
explained to me how the program works. I walked in and met with the intake
counselor (Greyni) and asked about help finding employment. I told her my story
how I had just moved from New York
and my wife is still there, suffering from health problems. I was looking to
find a job that would allow me to bring my wife down here, so her health could
improve.......
Please click for full story.
Success Story
Oasis believes in giving people a hand up, not a hand out.
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Save the Date for Saturday April 17th at the beautiful Indian Springs Country Club in Boynton Beach!
Please plan to join us a 4 of our female clients will be given a brand new start and opportunity to a better life. Come and witness their transformation!
Sponsorship opportunities available. We are currently seeking a Presenting Sponsor. The cost is $7,500 and comes with several benefits. Please e-mail or call me for details!
Click for more info
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Many thanks to Calvary Chapel of Boynton Beach for their annual donation of Thanksgiving baskets to Oasis. This is their 5th year of support and we appreciate you!
We would also like to thank Pastor Lisa Sullivan and the team from Salt Life Ministries for their donation of thanksgiving items to make additional baskets.
We distributed baskets to many families on November 21st and will continue through the 25th.
Oasis is very thankful for the overwhelming support of the community, especially the churches, and as this Thanksgiving approaches, we always thank God as we remember each and every one of you!
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Local Heroes Award given to Sharon Gill!
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"Touch a Heart for Christmas 2009"
Our annual "Touch a Heart for Christmas" party will be held on Saturday, December 19th in the Fellowship Hall at Palm Beach Baptist Church. Over 250 children will receive gifts this year!
Our sponsors are:
Greenacres Post Office employees
Lake Worth Post Office employees
Jarden Consumer Solutions employees
Park Vista High School Key Club students
plus many individual donors...
If you are interested in participating, please contact Kay Lasiter at kay.lasiter@oasiscompassion.org |
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Program Highlights
- Over 16 individuals placed in jobs since June!
- Record number of food donations this year!
- Higher demands for our services during last quarter of the year
Thank you for praying for and supporting Oasis Compassion Agency!
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DONATE AND SUPPORT OASIS!
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Join Our Mailing List
Check out our very latest video on the home page entitled Gala Program Video - 2009 for the latest visual on Oasis!
Please e-mail us your feedback at sharon.gill@oasiscompassion.org
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Vision and Mission
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Our Vision
To be known as an organization that has a positive spiritual and economica impact on our local community.
Our Mission
Oasis
Compassion Agency is committed to showing God's love in practical ways
by addressing the physical and spiritual needs of the less fortunate in
Palm Beach County.
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Thank You!
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Thank you once again for your partnership with Oasis. Together we can truly make a difference and impact lives spiritually and physically. We will update you again in a month. If you would like to become more involved with Oasis, do a food drive or any other effort God may place on your heart, please contact me and I will be happy to give you further directions. contact@oasiscompassion.org
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Contact Us
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Oasis Compassion Agency
4888 10th Ave. North
Greenacres, FL 33463
561-967-4066
www.oasiscompassion.org
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