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Welcome to our first e-newsletter!
In these uncertain economic times, we are doing everything we can to make the best possible use of funds. Our friends, donors and stakeholders have told us they would like to hear from us more often. This new format will allow us to communicate more frequently with you while reducing printing and mailing costs.
You can opt out of our list at any time. But if you share our mission to make this community a better place to live, to grow up, and to grow older, and if you'd like to hear regularly from us, please join our mailing list. You may also forward this newsletter to your contacts who might like to know Our Family better.
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 Our Family in the spotlight
The Journal Broadcast Group, which operates 94.9 MIXfm and local TV stations KGUN 9 and KWBA, has launched a community partnership project to donate over $1.5 million annually in media value to local charitable organizations.
Our Family was the first organization to be chosen to receive a free, month-long, comprehensive marketing campaign of radio and TV public service announcements. All January, Our Family has used the promotion to spotlight our Private Care Options, which are private-pay services ranging from grocery shopping to ongoing case management that help older or disabled adults live safely and independently in their own homes.
Bobby Rich, Director of Community Partnerships for the promotion, said: "We began the process by reviewing applications from over 50 local nonprofits. Our Family Services so impressed our panel of Journal managers -- and our Community Advisors -- that we chose them as our first honoree. We felt that (Our Family) deserved this opportunity to reach potential volunteers and get more recognition from the community they serve." |
| Donation helps keep I&R going
The Information & Referral Helpline, a program of Our Family since November, has a received an anonymous gift of $90,000 for salary support to keep services going through June 2009.
The Helpline offers free information on community services in Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. It is open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays; closed weekends and holidays. Call (520) 325-2111 or 1-888-575-2111.
"When so many people in this community are struggling, the Helpline is more important than ever in linking people to the help they need," said Our Family Executive Director Sue Krahe. "We are committed to keeping this vital service going, and we thank the community and our anonymous donor for supporting it."
In addition to seeking additional operating funds, the Helpline is actively recruiting volunteers to ensure its operation past the life of the grant. Contact Victor Quiros or call (520) 323-1708 x 121 to volunteer. |
 A season of giving
More than 120 individuals, businesses and service organizations donated to the 2008 Holiday Gift Tree, providing more than $16,000 worth of new gifts, gift cards and cash assistance to nearly 350 of our clients.
On behalf of the homeless teens and homebound seniors who received gift cards for food and necessities, and the children whose only holiday gift may have been clothing or a toy from Our Family, we thank you.
For more than 20 years, the Holiday Gift Tree has been lending a hand to our clients in need of a little extra help during the holidays by providing special gifts, necessities and hope.
This project would not exist without the generosity and compassion of our friends and neighbors in the community. Your gift didn't just spread holiday cheer. It showed our clients that this community cares. |
| Reunion House gets a makeover
In September, 14 members of Tucson Electric Power's Community Action Team volunteered their time to add a backyard ramada and landscaping to Our Family's Reunion House shelter. Reunion House provides temporary shelter, counseling, education assistance and related services to runaway, homeless and CPS-involved youth ages 12-17.
Shelter youth often come to the program without having had the benefit of a stable, supportive home life. Engaging in recreational activities such as backyard basketball and cookouts not only promotes healthy social skill development but increases self-confidence and well-being in youth who have low reserves of both.
Reunion House offers brief shelter in a comfortable, homelike environment, and works with Child Protective Services and Juvenile Probation officers to find the best possible long-term living situation for vulnerable youth. Many thanks to TEP's caring volunteers for helping improve the quality of life for the young people in the shelter. | |
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