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Under the Roof
Shelterhouse E-Newsletter


January, 2014
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Join us for One Billion Rising
Basic Wishes
Bridges are Built
Thank you for Adopting
A Community Christmas
GOTR Coaches are Needed
Volunteer at the Resale Shop
Volunteer Highlight: Joan Timmer
 
 
Upcoming Events

 

Saturday, February 1
Winter Gala -An Evening in Paris for Shelterhouse Clients

Friday, February 14
One Billion Rising -Take a Stand!

Thursday, April 24
Chefs for Shelterhouse


Please see our Event Calendar for more details about these and other events.
One Billion Rising

 

 

One Billion Rising with Shelterhouse Midland & Gladwin is calling to survivors and those who love them to gather and stand up against Gender Violence.

Be sure to like the One Billion Rising Midland or One BIllion Rising Gladwin Facebook pages to keep updated on all of the events being planned for February 14.



Learn more about One Billion Rising by clicking here. 

There is some BIG News for One Billion Rising-Gladwin. The Riverwalk Place has agreed to allow us to do our flash mob inside their building. A BIG Thank You to The Riverwalk Place of Gladwin for your support


Shelterhouse Wish List

Imagine the provisions needed to provide 5,717 nights of safety in a year. Shelterhouse does just that and at the top of our Wish List right now is the need for laundry detergent, toilet paper and paper towels.  

 

If you can help out, please bring these items to Shelterhouse or call us at (989) 835-6771 to make donation arrangements.  

 
Thank you so much.   

Bridge of Hope Update  

   

 

We have "matched" Midland Reformed Church with a homeless family and are training St. Timothy Lutheran's mentoring group this month. Bridges are being built!    

Thank You for Adopting our Families!   

Thank you to everyone who adopted a Shelterhouse family for Christmas.   

Shelterhouse Client Advocate Sue Williams shared, "What a blessing it was for me to receive phone calls from our community to help families have a wonderful Christmas. I am blessed to work at a such a wonderful agency who reaches out to those who are in need." 

 

  

QUICK LINKS: 

 

 
Shelterhouse 24/7 Crisis Line:
1-877-216-6383

 
Watch Shelterhouse on MCTV!
 
 
Like us on Facebook 
Shelterhouse is working to build healthy relationships, strong families,
and safe communities.
Holiday Festivities for our Clients Created by a Caring Community

Michael Gardner, CEO at Integrated Pharmacy is pictured below giving a check for $1280 to Robin Greiner, Shelter and Crisis Service Coordinator.  The Employees of Integrated Pharmacy contributed $640 and the company matched their contribution. 



The donated funds went toward our client Holiday Party. Fifty families attended the festivities. They enjoyed pictures with Santa, crafts, and a meal provided by the employees and friends of Wolverine Bank.



The Midland Camera Club provided family portraits and members of the Zonta Club of Midland contributed many gifts, supplies, and volunteers for the party. Thank you to EVERYONE for creating special holiday memories for our clients. 
Girls on the Run Coaches are Needed!
Coaches for Girls on the Run (GOTR) are needed. The season will start in early March and end with the Dow RunWalk in mid May.  Teams meet twice a week immediately after school lets out. Head Coaches must be healthy women who are "comfortable in their own skin", and Assistant Coaches can be men or women with the same positive spirit.  For more information, contact Sara JC at jacobscarter@cdvsa.org.



Volunteers are Needed at the  Shelterhouse Resale Shop

We are seeking volunteers of all ages to help sort donations and move merchandise out onto the Shelterhouse Resale Shop floor. Bring a friend, bring the family... spend one hour, or many hours ... All are welcome!



Reserve your spot to volunteer at the Shelterhouse Resale Shop  today! Simply click the Volunteer Spot Icon below and enter your email address (you do not need to register an account), and select the times you are available to help out.
Please help spread the news!


Volunteer Highlight: Joan Timmer

Have you seen Shelterhouse on MCTV? Behind the camera is MCTV & Shelterhouse volunteer Joan Timmer. Joan is a dynamo who gets things done!

The following programs were created in 2013 for MCTV thanks to the efforts of Joan.

6887   Shelterhouse: 100 Men Against Domestic Violence 12/9/2013
6779   Domestic Violence: Shelterhouse Advocate 10/1/2013
6689   Shelterhouse: Dynamics of Domestic Violence 7/30/2013
6636   Shelterhouse: Advocate Services 6/26/2013
6634   Shelterhouse: Trauma  6/24/2013
6630   Shelterhouse: Girls on the Run 6/20/2013
6624   Shelterhouse: Dog Days of Summer  6/18/2013
6595   Shelterhouse: Safe Dating (View)  5/30/2013
6560   Shelterhouse: Mock Trial  5/2/2013
6542   Shelterhouse: Welcome (View) 4/22/2013
Thank you Joan for giving  
Shelterhouse a voice!