Never Ever Give Up! JW House February 2013 Newsletter

NEVER EVER GIVE UP!

JW House eNewsletter

February 2013

Save the Date!

JW House Events

Sunday, March 24

JW House Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, May 5

Fleurs de Printemps Spring Fundraiser

Stay tuned for more information

about these events!

YOU can Help Families Facing aMedical Crisis

Donate to JW House Today!

Your tax-deductible donation to JW House ensures families can stay together while being steps away from their loved one in the hospital.

Your donation helps in the following ways:

$25 Supports Day Use for One Family
$50 Supports a night for 1 Family
$100 Supports a night for 2 families
$250 Supports a 5 night stay for 1 family
$500 Supports a 5 night stay for 2 families

Click here to donate today!

JW House

Board of Directors

President:

Andrew Kryder

Treasurer:

Patty Holaday

Founder's Representative:

Anne Marie Knapen-Asnong

Val Asbury

Steve Borkenhagen

Mary Danna

Sue Foltz

Geert Knapen

Katie Metzger

Sue Murphy

Issac Vaughn

Executive Director

Jill Mitsch

Happy New Year from the Executive Director

Dear Friends of JW House,

Happy New Year! (Though this message seems a little belated because we are already in February!) All of us at JW House look forward to a great 2013. It is a big year for us as it marks our 5th year of keeping families together during a medical crisis! We hope you will join us at upcoming events, including our Easter Egg Hunt in March and our Fleurs de Printemps fundraiser in May. Stay tuned in the coming months for more information about these events.

2012 was a great year for JW House. Our roster of over 50 volunteers donated almost 8,000 hours! We launched our Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) that organizes fundraising and outreach events for JW House.

Additionally, our "Dinner is Served Program" is thriving, and people can sign up online to cook a meal for the house. Volunteering to cook a dinner for families at JW House is perfect for groups and families, and our guests are so appreciative of the home-cooked meals.

We would not have been able to serve the 1500+ people facing a medical crisis in 2012 without the continued support of YOU. All of us at JW House thank you for your generosity, and we look forward to a wonderful 2013!

Warmly,

Jill Mitsch

Executive Director, JW House

City of Saratoga Youth Commission Volunteers for JW House

On Saturday January 12, members of the Saratoga Youth Commission volunteered for a work day at JW House. The Saratoga Youth Commission is comprised of eleven middle and high school students appointed by the Saratoga City Council for two-year terms. As leaders of their community, the commissioners role is to serve as liaison between the young citizens of Saratoga and the City Council. In addition, commissioners plan, promote and participate in community service, educational and fun activities for the City's youth.

Members of the commission rolled up their sleeves and cleaned the grout of JW House's tile. It was a big job, and JW House is thankful for their hard work.

"The Commission had a wonderful time volunteering at the JW House," said Youth Commission Staff Advisor Adam Henig. "Although none of them were familiar with the JW House prior to this visit, it's apparent they'll be back soon."

For more information on volunteering, contact volunteer@jwhouse.org.

Watch the JW House video here!

JW House: A Place of Hope, Hospitality & Healing

JW House

3850 Homestead Road

Santa Clara, CA 95051

(408)246-2224

info@jwhouse.org

www.jwhouse.org

JW House keeps families together during medical crisis by offering a welcoming home just steps away from the hospital, providing a caring and compassionate environment that inspires hope.

JW House is a

501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization.

Our tax ID number is 20-2034560.