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Dear Friends:
I had the opportunity to attend the Northwestern Michigan College Fellows Dinner last week. Bill Marsh and Robbie Teahen were the honorees—visionary thinkers and do-ers, both with long lists of personal and community accomplishments. Congratulations to them both!
NMC is one of the regional jewels
of the Grand Traverse area and northwestern Michigan. I think that CFS, which will be 85 years old in 2022, is another. And we are fortunate to have many of our own “Fellows”—people who give to us and to their community in so many wonderful ways:
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EmmLee Cameron, Bud Cline, Bob Cornwell, and Galen Krupka, our longest-serving board members/trustees, who together represent more than 160 years of dedicated volunteer service to CFS.
- Merilyn Ueno and Doug Zernow, as well as Alan Newton, our first donors to make an ongoing, monthly financial commitment to CFS. Merilyn and Doug have been doing so for over 20 years, and Alan, more than 10.
- Cindy Arbenowske, Kate Burton, Nichole Dilloway, Michelle DuVall, Kathy Ferguson, Robin Grubbs, Patty Huff, Holli Jarskey, Jane Knudsen, Angie Novak, Anne Root, Beth Roth, Paula Smith, Linda Sommerville, Aprille Sutton, Diana Volant, Kathryn Waldron, and Lisa Wisniewski are our employees who have been with CFS for 10 or more years.Their longevity and commitment contribute mightily to our knowledge of the history of our organization, our clinical/ program expertise, and a high level of satisfaction at CFS of the supervision and mentoring newer staff members receive.
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Gina Aranki,
Executive Director
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- Our foster and adoptive families, partners in the work of caring for our community’s children. Every one of them is special; one that comes to my mind right now just took in three babies under the age of one year. It’s hard to wrap one’s mind around that level of compassion and love, but our families exhibit those qualities daily. We couldn’t do this work without them.
It takes a whole lot of extraordinary people to make CFS the special place it is. Thank YOU for your role in supporting us!
Take good care,
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month was launched nationwide in October 1987 as a way to raise awareness and connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues.
In the United States, more than 10 million adults experience domestic violence annually. 1 in 4 women and
1 in 10 men experience sexual violence, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime. On a typical day, domestic violence hotlines nationwide receive over 19,000 calls.
Domestic violence is an escalating pattern of abuse in which one person in an intimate relationship does a variety of things to control another person. (“intimate” means marriage, dating, or former partners.) Physical abuse is probably what most people think of with domestic violence, but it is just one of many ways that your partner might try to gain power and control. Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive and emotionally controlling behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control.
Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and even death. The devastating consequences of domestic violence can cross generations and last a lifetime.
Domestic violence is present in every community, and affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality.
Together we can help by raising awareness and helping to encourage
a culture where we are all safe, empowered, and free from domestic violence.
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We are here for children and families.
When relationship problems between couples escalate into confrontations and violence that the children may witness the effect can be devastating, with long-term effects on the child. CFS' Safe Haven program provides a safe, secure setting for children to visit with their parents. It is the only program of its kind in northern Michigan.
Or call our office:
231-946-8975 x1013
Do you or someone you know need help?
The Women's Resource Center in Traverse City can help. Their mission is to protect, shelter, and empower people impacted by domestic and sexual violence. They are there 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide individual and group support and emergency shelter.
You can also visit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s website at www.ncadv.org, or contact The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TheHotline.org.
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“Pat taught me the joy of giving!”
It isn’t often that we get a beautiful letter accompanying a generous gift that explains why this donation was given. Peter Gaines wanted to express how much he and his late wife, Pat, respect the work of our organization and how much he loved and still loves and misses her.
The Gaineses first became aware of Child and Family Services when Pat read about the Brown Bag foster care campaign in the Record-Eagle, and decided to donate some money to it. That was over 20 years ago and as they got more familiar with the good things that CFS does in our community, we soon became their favorite charity. Before Pat met Peter, she was a single mom with three daughters, working hard to raise and provide a good life for them. Pat was empathetic to those we serve who struggle with trauma, crisis, and all life’s challenges. She was a strong reader and life-long student of social issues who wanted to continue giving back to those in need. Her legacy gift touched many hearts at CFS and it will continue to make an impact for the future.
Thank you, Pat and Peter, for sharing your love story with us.
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Tee Up Fore Kids was a Huge Success! |
Our 31st Annual Tee Up Fore Kids at the Kingsley Club was a great event! It was our most successful golf outing ever – thanks to all our supporters, golfers and sponsors! Thank you to all who came out to play, volunteer, and to all who donated. Special thanks to our main event sponsors Real Estate One Charitable Foundation, and Peterson McGregor Insurance.
It was a beautiful, heartwarming day. We loved seeing all the smiling faces there to help children, teens, and families in need. Thank you to all who supported the event!
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Join us at Festival of Trees! |
The Zonta Club of Traverse City and Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings are delighted to announce that the 2021 Festival of Trees will safely return to an in-person format!
The event's Service Grant Fund will benefit Child and Family Services along with two other non-profits!
Here’s a sneak peek of the 2021 event:
Check off your holiday gift-giving list with Yuletide treasures, gift baskets, home decor, and more when you shop the Yuletide Emporium—in person!
Join us for the festive return of Foodie Friday, Golden Z Shopping Spree Saturday, and Holly Jolly Sunday in the beautiful Golden-Fowler showroom.
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The Northern Home & Cottage 2021 Virtual Tour—launching October 29—features contractors, designers and homeowners walking you through eight unique and outstanding homes in Northern Michigan.
Tickets are on sale, and the tour will be open from October 29 until December 31. Feel free to visit your favorite homes over and over during this time! Last year this event raised over $23,000 for CFS. We greatly appreciate your support! Click the below link to get your tickets!
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CFS has achieved a 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency with Guidestar, showing our commitment to integrity and accountability. By providing information about our goals, strategies, capabilities, and vision, we are highlighting the difference we help to make in the world.
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Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan
3785 Veterans Drive, Traverse City | (231) 946-8975
3434 M-119, Ste F, Harbor Springs | (231) 347-4463
Third Level/Pete's Place | (231) 922-4800
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