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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]
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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
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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