tee it up for aurora!
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WE CHANGE LIVES….NEW BEGINNINGS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN Summer 2016
Tee it up for Aurora!
Owens Corning and the Aurora Project invite
you to join us for the 23rd annual
AUGUST 8, 2016
TOLEDO COUNTRY CLUB
3949 RIVER ROAD
TOLEDO, OHIO
12 NOON SHOTGUN START
Registration information on page 3
Not a Golfer?
Join us as the participants finish play at the 19th
hole for dinner and silent auction! For $30 you
will enjoy dinner, dessert, silent auction, awards
presentation and listen to a former resident of
Aurora House tell of her life experiences.
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are available during
play. Work a betting hole or be a spotter. For
further information call the events office at
4 1 9 . 2 4 4 . 3 2 0 0 o r e m a i l
Much needed feminine care products
donated
by Leia Wenninger
One size does not fit all
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that it would not renew funding for transitional housing providers for 2016-17. The cuts resulted in a significant budget void for five local providers – and a near $300,000 loss for the Toledo community. No funds were provided to alleviate the severity of the reduction and organizations like Aurora Project have been left with less than 60 days to find alternative sources of funding.
For more than 25 years, this funding has been approved and enthusiastically rec-ommended by our local Continuum of Care. However, this year, it was denied. Changes in federal policy regarding the treatment of homelessness have greatly impacted the distribution of funds. We believe this policy needs to change.
One solitary model – rapid re-housing – is being embraced as the preferred method to end homelessness. Under this model, families in emergency shelters are given housing subsidies and placed into a permanent residence. The caveat is that this is often without adequate assistance, accountability, and access to ser-vices. Those who need intensive support the most – mentally ill, domestic violence survivors, disabled, uneducated, alcohol or drug addicted – are expected to move into a permanent home and succeed without giving them the tools they need to do so. As a result, they simply return to homelessness within a few weeks or months and the cycle starts all over again.
This complete disregard of the important and impactful services provided through transitional housing agencies is unacceptable. The current “one size fits all” ap-proach does not work for all families and often exacerbates the problem. While the loss of funding is a concern for these agencies, the devastating impact of this decision on our community, and the nation, is far greater. By not addressing the root causes of serious issues, our burden as taxpayers steadily increases through the rise of incarceration, foster care, unemployment, health care, etc.
We need the systemic change that comes from transitional housing providers. We need to keep funding programs that offer these intensive supports while empow-ering families to become stable, self-sufficient, and productive members of our society.
We must do this, because we can’t afford not to. Please visit our website to see how you can help or use this QR code.
Thank you to those who gave to the Aurora Project—January 1 to May 31, 2016
We apologize for any omissions in our giving list.
President's Circle ($2,500 to $4,999) Aurora House Society ( $100 to $499) Aurora Club (up to $99)
Owens Corning IBEW Local 8 American Legion Post 587
Jankowski, David & Patricia Arthur, Geoffrey
Director's Club ($1,000 to $2,499) Krull, Steve & Beth Buckley, William & Jean
Eastman & Smith Ltd Kushlan, Heather Chase, Evan
Ladies First Laser Hair Removal Lowdermilk, George & Nancy Echols, Julia
Mercy Health Partners Lucas County Domestic Relations Court Garwood, Barbara
The TKBW Private Foundation (Bruce Wetzel) Lucas County Retired Teachers Assoc. Genzman, Michelle
Toledo Community Foundation Marck & Assoc (Chris Miller) Gerrish, Anthony & Mary
Martin, Sara Hamburger, Kathleen
Aurora House Associates ($500 to $999) Maumee Valley Heating & Air Conditioning Harrington, Elizabeth
Nussbaum, Charles D. & Judy Niedzwiecki, Bill Hope Lutheran Church
The Andersons Nolette, Elizabeth & Ed Koch, Beverly
Ossege, Dan Kohl, Jeffrey & Kim
Aurora House Society ( $100 to $499) Ragazza Boutique LaHote, Alice
Anderson, Judith Ritter, Fr. Charles Miller, Rebecca
Anspach Meeks Ellenberger LLP Robinson, Robert & McMahon Christine Poppy Seed Garden Club
Billstein Family Foundation (Barbara Billstein) Ruszkiewicz, Ed & Janet St. Richard’s Parish
Do-It Group Signature Bank Stone, Nicole
Fox, Yvonne Steckel, James & Donna Tamblyn, James
Hider, Diane St. Joseph’s Parish Tithing Committee Vincent, Rebecca
Iron Workers Local 55 Wurth, Jane Will, Mary Elizabeth
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Margaret Mattimoe Patricia Ray
Bainbridge, Jennifer Bunker, Philip & Darlene
Dawson, Joseph & Jennifer
Hutton, Marjorie
McGowan, Lisa
McNamee, Marilyn
Mohler, Edward & Pamela
Thomas, James & Debra
Towns, Kevin, Kathy, Kerry, Kam, Karol
In Memory of
In Honor of Fanny Effler
Margaret Hiett
Gifts In-Kind
Andrews, Elizabeth Potocki, Jo Lynn
Bethany Lutheran Church Rainey, Christine
Biggby’s Coffee Shop Savers
Evans, Robin Simon, Les & Grace
Girls on the Run-MVCDS St. Richard’s Parish
Hartsock, David The Andersons
HCR Manorcare Toledo Assy Complex—Wrangler Paint Facility
Junior League of Toledo Truman, Dave
Key Bank Wenninger, Trini & Leia
Moon, Sherry Academy of Medicine of Toledo & LC Alliance
Poppy Seed Garden Club
Easter Egg Decorating
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Don Rettig and Jeff Stegeman at Marathon Classic function
REGISTRATION
$125.00 Individual $500.00 Foursome
OWENS CORNING AURORA PROJECT GOLF CLASSIC If you can believe it, it’s been almost a year since Aurora’s golf outing at the Toledo Country Club! We are once again gearing up for another successful and fun-filled event and invite you join us for this years golf classic.
Major Sponsorship $1,500 One (1) foursome, Tee box signage, Banner recognition as dinner sponsor, Option to include item in gift bags, Recognition in printed materials, Facebook and website, Sponsor recognition plaque
At the Turn Sponsorship $1,000 One (1) foursome, Tee box signage, Banner recognition as lunch sponsor, Option to include item in gift bags, Recognition in printed materials, Face-book and website
Cart Sponsorship $350 Prominent recognition on each golf cart, Recognition in printed materials, website and Facebook
Beverage Cart Sponsor $300 Prominent recognition on two (2) beverage carts, Recognition in printed materials, website and Facebook
Tee Sponsor $100 Signage at the tee box; Recognition in printed materials, Facebook and website
Name _______________________________________ Phone____________ Company_____________________________________Fax______________ Address _________________________________________________________ City _____________________________ State_________ Zip_____________ Email ___________________________________________________________
Sponsorship Level __________________________ $_________
Early Bird $450 (until July 1st) $_________
FOURSOME -$500 $_________
Individual GOLFER -$125 $_________
Unable to attend please accept my donation to the Aurora Project, Inc. $_________
Dinner & Silent Auction only - $30 $_________
Total enclosed $_________ Credit Card
Name (as it appears on card) _______________________________________
CC # _______________________ Exp Date________ CVC#______
Please register by Monday, August 1, 2016 Make checks payable to Aurora Project, Inc. Questions? Contact Denise Fox 419.244.3200 x 100 or
[email protected] Send payment to: Aurora Project 1035 N Superior Toledo, OH 43604
Player 1____________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________
City__________________________________State________ Zip______________
Email____________________________________Phone_____________________
Player 2____________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________
City__________________________________State________ Zip______________
Email____________________________________Phone_____________________
Player 3____________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________
City__________________________________State________ Zip______________
Email____________________________________Phone_____________________
Player 4____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
City__________________________________State________ Zip______________
Email____________________________________Phone____________________
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Support Aurora House by shopping at Kroger!
One of the easiest ways you can help Aurora is by enrolling in the Kroger Community Rewards program. With only five regis-tered members, we have received a total of $198.60 this year. Just think how much more could be raised if we all sign up for the Aurora Project! To get started, sign up with your Plus Card online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com, designate Aurora Project or NPO number 90603. Once you're enrolled, you'll earn rewards for Aurora Project every time you shop and use your Plus Card!
View Aurora Project’s Wish List on Ama-zon.com
We are continually updating this list of needs.
We are a tax-exempt 501©(3) charity, so your donations are tax-deductible for US taxpayers to the extent permitted by law.
Thursday, September 22
Aurora’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
Hensville, Downtown Toledo
6-9 pm
Cocktail hour, grazing stations, raffle , silent auction
Sponsorship packages available—see page 7 for more information.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Thanks to Emmanuel Baptist Church
for helping beautify the grounds!
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Aurora Project whenever you shop on Ama-zonSmile. Start your shopping at smile.amazon.com.
Andre at Easter
Artistic handiwork of the residents
Memorial Day
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Easter at Aurora
Spring Preview—Style in the City
Chris & Chrys
The dashing Robert Robinson
Alex Edgeworth & Jessica Napier
Michelle Keeling—one of the lovely models
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Ragazza ladies
Kris LaHote and her son, Evan
Carmen and Denise
Amount $ Monthly Quarterly One-Time A commitment reminder will be mailed in advance according to your preferred schedule.
Name Phone
Address Email
City State Zip
Cash Check (made payable to Aurora Project, Inc VISA MasterCard Discover
Card # Exp. Date / / CVV
Signature Date I/we wish to remain anonymous
Contact your employer about payroll deduction and/or “Matching Gift” opportunities. Questions? Contact Chuck Penner, Accounting Manager
419.244.3200 x107 or [email protected] Aurora Project, Inc. does not provide goods or services for any contribution made to the organization. Consult your tax preparer for further information.
Aurora Project Annual Fund We are grateful to all who choose to support our mission by making the Aurora Project a charitable priority in their life. Your generosity supports our efforts to provide comprehensive housing and life skills program that em-powers homeless women and children to achieve self sufficiency and inde-pendence by providing resources and learning opportunities in a supportive and safe environment.
Giving Society By joining the Aurora House Giving Society, you provide visible evidence of your endorsement of the Aurora House mission. We are grateful to all who participate in the life of the Aurora House by making a commitment to the future of our outstanding program. We will recognize your generous gift in the next newsletter, in hopes that your leadership will be an example for
others to follow.
President’s Legacy $5,000 and above
President’s Circle $ 2,500 to $4,999
Director’s Club $1,000 to $2,499
Aurora House Associates $500 to $999
Aurora House Society $100 to $499
Aurora Club up to $99
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Presenting
Sponsor $5,000
Major Sponsor $3,000
Mission $1,500
Founder Sponsor $1,000
Donor Sponsor
$500
Banner/ signage near event entrance
Name featured in all press releases/publicity for event
Featured business logo on event print and electronic marketing material
Name and logo with active link listed on Aurora’s website and Facebook page
30th Celebration plaque presented at event Featured business logo in The Aurora Project Winter Newsletter
Preview reception ticket(s)
20 tickets
10 tickets
6 tickets
4 tickets
2 tickets
Cocktail party ticket(s)
20 tickets
10 tickets
6 tickets
4 tickets
2 tickets
PowerPoint welcome at event with business logo
Business logo and recognition in event program
30th ANNIVERSARY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Aurora Project 30 Years of New Beginnings for Woman & Children
Celebration & Success Sharing
Thursday, September 22, 2016 6:00 P.M.
Hensville, Downtown Toledo
Aurora Project, Inc. 1035 North Superior St Toledo, OH 43604
P: 419-244-3200 auroraprojectinc.org
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
US POSTAGE PAID
TOLEDO, OH PERMIT 1028
Aurora Project, Inc.,
is a comprehensive housing and life skills program that empowers home-
less women and their children to achieve self sufficiency and independence by providing re-
sources and learning opportunities in a
supportive and safe environment.
Board of Directors Robert Robinson, President Kristine LaHote, Vice President Peggy Mattimoe-Sturgeon, Secretary Jeff Stegeman, Treasurer Delanda Agocs Kent Riesen Tom Peternel Chris Scott Ed Ruszkiewicz, MD Debbie Morris John Thomas Denise F. Fox, Executive Director
Please note: In order to continue to provide effective and efficient services, Aurora is no longer accepting clothing donations with the exception of those on our wish list.
WISH LIST—ALSO SEE AMAZON.COM WISH LIST
GENERAL ITEMS Lunch boxes children and adult Planners for 2016(full-size) Pocket folders Writing journals
PERSONAL HYGIENE Feminine hygiene products (tampons extra absorbent) Body wash/soap
OTHER Baby powder Baby wash Baby lotion Boy’s and girl’s overnight pull-up’s—size 2t & 3t Diapers—newborn and up
MEDICATIONS Eye Drops Alavert (Claritin)
BEAUTY PRODUCTS Foundation (all tones) Eyeliner (brown & black) Eye shadow Blush Hair mousse/spray
GIFT CARDS Meijer Wal-Mart Dollar Tree Kroger Dollar General Aldi Target Menards Gordon Foods Lowe’s Home Depot
TRANSPORTATION Bus passes/tokens Gas cards for van Oil change
TICKETS/ACTIVITIES TO Movies Toledo Zoo UT Rocket sporting events Imagination Station Toledo Museum of Art special exhibits and events Walleye Concerts Special events at Huntington Center or SeaGate Center
LANDSCAPING Plants Mulch Gardening supplies Ice Melt Snow shovels