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March 10, 2009 www.ourfamilyservices.org
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Pick up your 2009
Directory today! 
 
The 2009 Information & Referral Directory of Community Resources is here. Pick up your copy at either our Bellevue or Dodge locations, or buy yours online with a credit card.
  
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The upside of government funding 
 
If you've been following the news, you know times are tough for agencies like ours.
 
Our Family receives roughly 85% of our funding from federal, state, county and city government contracts. In a sense, we're an extension of government -- specialists paid to provide specific services such as shelter for homeless youth, counseling for troubled families, mediation for neighbor disputes, or help for vulnerable elderly people.
 
In the midst of the biggest budget crisis in Arizona history, it might seem as if our hefty government funding makes Our Family vulnerable. While we are certainly feeling the pinch, we are also confident in our ability to weather this crisis and move forward on stable fiscal footing.
 
Our Family's government funding comes from more than 30 separate contracts. We expect some of these to be reduced, others to be cut entirely, but by moving as quickly as we can to reduce expenses along with revenue, the agency's core will remain solid.  
 
Applying for, getting and keeping government money involves a lot of forms and reporting. Our Family has built a streamlined administrative infrastructure to meet these strict requirements. More importantly, our records and facilities are inspected regularly to make sure we're making the best possible use of public funds. This means the highest levels of accountability, and the best quality of service for our clients.
 spring into auctionSponsor our spring fundraiser 
 
From May 1-15, our web-based fundraiser will offer an online catalog of items on which to bid, as well as a chance to directly support services that make a difference in these difficult times. 
 
Sponsorship or a donation of goods or services is a great way to spotlight your company and drive traffic to your site. Your donation is 100% tax-deductible, and each auction item in our catalog will include your company's name and link to your website.

For more information about sponsorships or donations, please email or call Janeen at (520) 323-1708 x 105.
Save $125 on new Lifeline service 
 
Every year, an estimated 40% of seniors suffer a fall, more than half of them at home. The Lifeline medical alert system reduces the risk of living alone. In the event of a fall or emergency, help is available at the push of a button -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Lifeline is easy to use and remarkably affordable, with no purchase required and no long-term contracts to sign. And, until the end of March, you can save $125 with FREE activation and FREE first month's service by signing up through Our Family.
 
Email Sandy or call (520) 323-1708 x 261.