NEWSLETTER 2008

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January/February 2008 Issue

Excerpt from this issue: There are two exciting new programs we are working on. First The Rhythmic Arts Project sponsored by Ron Simpson of the Meyerson Foundation. This amazing project will bring music to our center and teach us how to use it in working with children with special needs. We are researching the possibility to offer Respite care for the Foster Parents of Lewis County. ...Click here to continue reading the January/February issue.

March/April 2008 Issue

Excerpt from this issue: Greetings from the Medical Clinic! Everything has been running very smoothly the last few months! We have a great new scheduling program that we owe a ton of thanks to SCOTT BEST for! He has been such a great help in creating this program specifically to meet our needs in the clinic, and it has really helped us to schedule more efficiently. We are excited to be more "high tech"!! Click here to continue reading the March/April issue.

NEWSLETTER 2007

January/February 2007 Issue

Excerpt from this issue: Dear Dr. Pope: We are writing to express our appreciation for your respite facility, Vivian's House, your staff, and United Way have meant to our family. We adopted our youngest daughter in 1999. She has many special needs and it is difficult to find someone for even a few hours that has the skills to take care of her. Because of this, we have not been able to take an overnight trip as a couple for over 7 years. Last month, because of...Click here to continue reading the January/February issue.

March/April 2007 Issue

Excerpt from this issue: On February 14th, a special boy's life was honored with a plaque dedication to our Pediatric Medical Clinic. The clinic received a dedication of the plaque to honor the memory of Stephan Allen, the son of Ellie and Gary Allen...Click here to continue reading the March/April issue.

May/June 2007 Issue

Excerpt from this issue: Our addition to "Vivian's House" Respite Center is almost complete. Only a few items remain and those should be finished in early June. The results so far are absolutely amazing and the addition looks wonderful. We can't wait to start accepting more children to the center...Click here to continue reading the May/June issue.

July/August 2007 Issue

Excerpt from this issue: The expansion project of our Daycare/Respite Center is now complete. "Vivian's House" expansion project was made possible by the David and Minnie Meyerson Foundation who provided project funding for the much needed added space and new equipment. We want to acknowledge them and offer our deepest gratitude for this special project. With this new expansion of space at the center, we can now serve 12 additional children and...Click here to continue reading the July/August issue.

September/October 2007 Issue

Excerpt from this issue: The Day Care & Respite Center "Vivian's House" has been through some huge changes. Our new addition is finished and the children love it, as well as the staff, yeh! We've received all of the new therapeutic equipment, thanks to the Meyerson Foundation. We had our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and were given...Click here to continue reading the September/October issue.

November/December 2007 Issue

Sunset Farm Miniatures was developed so that all children, especially children with special needs, can come out and learn about animals and interact with them too. Located in Toledo, WA, families with children and agencies who provide services to children can bring them to the farm for an opportunity to meet and feed the miniature animals. Visits are scheduled by ...Click here to continue reading the November/December issue.