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"Frank can concentrate in class.  He can complete his homework by himself.  His mood is better.  In the past, he seldom sang.  Now he sings.  He thinks of ghosts less and less and is less scared.  He is much happier.  His academic performance has improved."

"Over the past few months, I have seen a noticeable improvement with my 9 year old daughter.  She is calmer, less volatile and angry, and is communicating much better with our family.  Mary [our therapist] is fantastic.  Our collateral appointments are helpful and have been effective in getting my ex and I aligned on how best to co-parent."
 
"The Center has been a warm and caring place for us.  We couldn't be more grateful." 
 
"Maya's grades have been improving and she made student of the month.  Her attitude has been more positive and her teachers gave her a certificate for improving her efforts."  
 
"Angie has been instrumental in helping our son adjust to adolescence and begin to take control of his ADHD.  She has guided him toward more appropriate social interactions without adding anxiety in social situations.  He feels better about himself and is a more positive child as a result of Angie's therapy.  He likes having someone outside of the family to confide in.  Angie has helped our entire family."   
 
"I am so happy that my son has started working with Miss Sandra.  She is so nice and he looks forward to seeing her.  She has helped him so much with his anger.  She also keeps in touch with me and keeps me informed.  Thank you so much to the Ann Martin Center.  I'm a single parent and it helps me so much to not feel alone." 

"I love everything that the Ann Martin Center has done for me and my family."

 


Save-the-Date!

 

Ann Martin Center's 50th Anniversary Gala

 

Please join us on April 6, 2013 at the beautiful Kaiser Rooftop Garden to celebrate 50 years of tremendous growth and achievement.  Enjoy a seated dinner, delicious wine, live and silent auction, inspiring client testimonials, a special appeal and raffle.

For more information on tickets and sponsorships, please contact Molly Wooster at mwooster@annmartin.org or call (510) 655-7880 ext. 399. 

 

Board of Directors

Hill Blackett, III

President
Linda Saag Baker
Vice President
Peter Laufenberg
Treasurer
Robin Blum
Secretary
Lilly Krenn
Mary Ann Pearson
Betty Simpson

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October 2012 
Dear Friends,

   

We're pleased to invite you to an evening of appetizers, wine and conversation on Thursday, November 8th from 6:00-8:00 pm at Cerruti Cellars in Jack London Square, Oakland.  Jim and Bonnie Bell, long-time donors and friends of Ann Martin Center, have graciously offered to present a slideshow on their recent travels to Bhutan. (The country, as you may know, is right at the top of the Gross National Happiness Index!)  

          

 

Bhutan: Integrating the

Spiritual and Material

 

Date: Thursday, November 8th

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Where: Cerruti Cellars, 100 Webster Street, Oakland

 

Click here to view our invitation flyer and event details.

 

The tasting room entrance is located across from Jack London Square on the corner of Embarcadero and Webster Street. Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building. For directions, please click here to view the map.

 

If you're interested in joining us, please RSVP by Monday, October 29th to Molly Wooster at mwooster@annmartin.org or call (510) 655-7880 ext. 399 to confirm your attendance.         

  


And now for some exciting news...

 

Ann Martin Center is moving!  After a challenging search over the past three years, we've found an amazing new location that feels like our destiny.  We've outgrown operations at our three buildings and a strategic planning process concluded that a relocation was an absolute necessity.  The new facility is in Emeryville on a peaceful side street (not far from Pixar) with access to public transportation including BART via the Emery-Go-Round.  The building is 15,000 square feet and will finally allow us to fulfill many dreams such as a full-fledged auditorium and a drop-in homework club.  Formerly, this site was the "Pickleworks" factory from 1920 with a whimsical brick facade.  Inside, however, it's completely modernized, seismically reinforced, and wired with fiber optics.  This month, we signed a ten year lease with a ten year option for our new home. 

  

We have a new logo!  A special thanks to Bruce Willardson and his team at Clorox Creative Services for their incredible work on our new brand mark for Ann Martin Center.  After extensive staff and board input, we arrived at this new design that we think captures the spirit of hope and learning at Ann Martin Center. Please stay tuned as we freshen up our look!

   

 

Results from our client survey!  Ann Martin Center recently conducted a client satisfaction survey for the purpose of gathering client feedback and assessing outcomes for school-based and clinical services.  Quantitative and qualitative measures were used to to obtain parents' views on the overall quality of treatment and effectiveness of psychotherapy and educational therapy, as well as psychological and educational assessments.  Most significant to highlight are the following results:   

  • Overall, 91% of families agreed or strongly agreed they were satisfied with the quality of care provided.
  • 91% of families agreed or strongly agreed they would recommend the Center to friends and family who need help.
  • 98% of families agreed or strongly agreed they felt treated with respect by staff at Ann Martin Center.   

With the help of partners like you, we can continue to provide the highest quality of care for underserved children in our community.  Our psychotherapy and educational therapy services strengthen a child's ability to engage in school, gain coping skills, develop caring friendships, and make healthy choices.    


On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, thank you for helping children in our community to live happier, healthier lives. As we near the holiday season, we're deeply thankful for the gifts you have given us -- in time, talent and treasure. 

 

We look forward to celebrating our 50th Anniversary with you next year, and an even bigger, brighter future ahead.

 

      

Sincerely,


 




David S. Theis, DMH 
Executive Director