Page 4 Board of Directors Erma Ballenger ‘NO-BENEFIT’ BENEFIT THIS IS THE EASIEST BENEFIT YOU’LL ATTEND ALL YEAR Gerald Bolfing Leonard Englander Dr. Marylea Henderson Jack & Andrea Kessel Sara Lee Cheryl Lenamon Karen Matkin Susan McCain Kandace Menning John Morris Cathleen Rozell Gary Vogel, Board President There's still time to give to the 20th Annual "No-Benefit" Benefit. It's easily the most hassle-free benefit fundraiser you've ever heard of. You don't even have to leave your house for this one! You will simply enjoy a wonderful evening at home while we opt to NOT spend lots of time and money decorating a building and preparing food and entertainment. We want you to know your donation will go to serving our clients who are elderly or living with disabilities. By giving a gift today you will make a difference in the life of someone who is struggling to find hope in a world that seems to have forgotten them. Will you help us make sure they know they are not forgotten? Mail Checks to: Friends for Life 5000 Lakewood Drive Waco TX 76710 Call (254) 772-7600 Give On-line at ww.friendsforlife.org Thank you for your continued support! Inez Russell, Executive Director April 2015 Our Mission: Friends for Life helps the elderly and adults with disabilities live independently as long as possible, protects and cares for those who are unable to care for themselves and brings generations together to enrich lives. In This Issue: Right on Target Donor Spotlight Harris Creek Celebrates Seniors Partnering with Caritas ‘No-Benefit’ Benefit MEET A NEED AUGUST 13 & 14 WE ARE CERTAIN this is a match made in heaven! It’s our 1st Annual Skeet Shoot presented by Target Restoration! Friends for Life has been helping the elderly and adults with disabilities live independently longer and improving their quality of life for 25 years. By sponsoring or attending our 1st Annual Skeet Shoot you will help us raise support and awareness for a cause that desperately needs our attention. RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED A FEW OF THE AUCTION ITEMS AND PRIZES: WE NEED VOLUNTEER FRONT DESK HELP Have you always wanted an office with a view? Great people to work with? With no long-term commitment? You can have all of this AND MORE as a volunteer front desk attendant with us! DO YOU: Have a few free hours during the week? Enjoy helping others? Want to make a difference? IF SO, please call or email Carolynn (254) 772-7600 [email protected] BENIELLI Shotguns - Cross Bow - YETI Cooler SSCY Handguns - WINCHESTER Gun Safe AMERICAN TACTICAL Shotguns - CASH - Gift Cards - Hunting Trips And so much more!! Visit friendsforlife.org for downloadable forms and more information. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Target Restoration Coca-Cola Top Hand Cowboy Church Allen Samuel's Chevrolet ABC Supply More to come... Friends for Life - 5000 Lakewood Drive Waco TX 76710 (254) 772-7600 fax (254) 772-1255 www.friendsforlife.org - email: [email protected] Page 2 A CLOSER LOOK Our Adult Day Center provides a safe environment for the elderly and adults (18 or older) with disabilities who either have a skilled nursing need, dementia or frailties that make it difficult or dangerous for them to stay home alone. Caregivers can take a much needed break and family members can continue working while their loved one is in a safe environment. We provide: Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack Personal Care Therapeutic exercises Transportation Crafts, Music, and Devotional Trained Staff of nurses Certified nurse's aides and licensed Activity Director Call or Email Destiny today to schedule a personal tour (254) 772-7600 Page 3 DONOR SPOTLIGHT Dr. Marylea Henderson Dr. Marylea Henderson has served at Friends for Life for over 20 years. She joined the Board of Directors in 2003 and has continued to be a voice of encouragement and inspiration for our staff and volunteers alike. HOW DID YOU GET CONNECTED WITH FRIENDS FOR LIFE? "I knew Inez Russell from the beginning. Her passion to reach out and make a difference was a magnet for me." Friends for Life depends on donations and support from people like you to continue our work. WHY HAVE YOU CHOSEN TO GIVE TO FRIENDS FOR LIFE YEAR AFTER YEAR? "I share their commitment to provide the best care with love and compassion." WHAT DO YOU WISH PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY KNEW ABOUT FRIENDS FOR LIFE? "The challenge to serve Christ begins here and then to other areas." HARRIS CREEK CELEBRATES OUR SENIORS Harris Creek Baptist Church has selected Friends for Life as one of their charities of choice! With this blessing comes a special day of celebration honoring the seniors we serve. On Saturday, April 25th, the staff and volunteers of Harris Creek will shower our clients with a fabulous luncheon, music, and dessert with a life honoring program held at Friends for Life. We are honored to be part of this special event! TRUTH & WISDOM In our journey of serving the elderly we are blessed with the opportunity to be able to bring a little sunshine to some truly amazing people. For years we've partnered with Caritas and other agencies in an effort to meet the food shortage needs of our seniors. Our volunteers are faithful to deliver these much needed groceries to our clients every month. We love the clients we are able to serve and are forever grateful to the volunteers, staff and donors who make Friends for Life possible. Would you like to know more about how you can help? Do you know someone who needs Friends for Life services? Give us a call today (254) 772-7600 to find out more about how your help can change lives. Visit us at www.friendsforlife.org PARTNERING WITH CARITAS Your gift goes directly into the work of helping the elderly and adults with disabilities. It’s fast and easy to make a donation over the phone (254) 772-7600 ext. 107 If so, please give us a call (254) 772-7600, email, or come by 5000 Lakewood Dr., Waco 76710. Visit our website www.friendsforlife.org WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS Make an on-line donation on our secure website: www.friendsforlife.org You can help Friends for Life continue to improve the quality of life for the elderly and those with Thank You HARRIS CREEK for your continued support of Friends for Life! E-mail [email protected] (254) 772-7600 [email protected] disabilities. Please give us a call, email, or stop by for a tour of our building and Adult Day Center! 5000 Lakewood Drive Waco 76708
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