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SUCCESS...BECAUSE OF YOU
Wine Fest 2008 is in the books and we have you to thank.
Now available: totals raised, photo slide show & more
The Crisis Center is set up to receive online donations using your major credit or debit card.
Since 2004, we have received safe & secure online contributions from caring and generous individuals like you, including those who were unable to attend our Wine Fest
ALL GENERAL DONATIONS ARE FULLY TAX-DEDUCTABLE!
Once processed, every donor receives email confirmations & a letter, which can be used for tax purposes.
Click 'Donate' below to begin...
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Northwest Indiana's
Biggest Night |
The Crisis Center's annual fundraiser...Wine Fest & Auction...has been called, "Northwest Indiana's Biggest Night."
In its 13th year, the event showcases hundreds of silent & live auction items, gourmet food stations, hundreds of exquisite wines to taste, an exciting live auction, an attendance of nearly 800, all at the famous private country club at Sand Creek in Chesterton.
The Crisis Center has served children, adults and families in crisis since 1971!
Thank you for joining us on Thursday June 12th. So many people had such an exciting time- all for a great cause.
Don't miss all the details, photos, winning bids and amounts raised...all right here.
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Teens Needed
NEW! The center's Youth Development program is recruiting new members. So far, we've had 9 new members sign up AND WE NEED MORE! Teens 13 & up!
The benefits of Youth As Resources (YAR) are:
-Gain new friends
-New skills
-Informal, fun, free food
-Control a budget of money
-List it on your resume
-Minimal commitment (monthly)
-Meetings/events rotate locations
Call or Email us now for details or to sign up....
CALL OR EMAIL US NOW!
Program Coordinator:
Gavin Mariano
gmariano@crisiscenterysb.org
219-938-7070 extension 2707 |
Crisis Center Upcoming Events
Monday July 7, 2008
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Hamond
Teen Court Hearing
Tuesday July 15, 2008
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Crown Point
Teen Court Hearing
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This Week's Snapshot:
Members of the Youth As Resources program help bring in cars for the annual car wash fundraiser.
The group has raised hundreds of dollars, all with a lot of fun and experience!
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Volunteers Now Being Recruited
Crisis Contact - free training for individuals to answer incoming help line calls. You can even volunteer from home!
Bilingual preferred.
Reassurance Contact - free training for individuals to make outgoing wellness check calls.
Bilingual preferred
Youth As Resources - Teens needed to serve on a fun, informal advisory board. Minimal time commitment.
Alternative House - Creativity, arts & crafts teacher for youth ages 6-18.
Visit each page for details on how to sign up...
The
Crisis Center
was founded
in 1971 with volunteers!
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Crisis Centers Name Says More
There's more to the Crisis Center than just dealing with a crisis.
Crisis intervention is just part of what we do--crisis prevention is the other large part of our practice.
Check out the following prevention programs that the Crisis Center offers:
Safe Place - Partnering with Lake County businesses to give youth a 'safe place to go' when faced with a potential crisis.
Youth As Resources - Teen advisory board gives youth the power and money to influence thier peers.
Reassurance Contact - Weekly wellness checks (free) for the elderly, disabled, and home-bound.
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Want To Know More?
The Crisis Center's business hours
are 9am - 5pm
Monday - Friday, but our business line is available 24 hours a day.
Need more information about us, visit our 'About Us' section of the site or call us anytime at 219-938-7070. For your convenience we have options to choose when you call, or simply press 0 anytime to speak to someone!
We're always here to answer your questions...because you never get to be a child twice
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