Dear Friends,
As we approach the end of 2008, we want to thank you for your continued support of our programs even during these difficult economic times. As you all know, we are dependent upon your generosity to continue to provide counseling and support at no charge. So many of you have been faithful over the years, attending the Tears to Hope breakfast, purchasing Amelia Center Calendars and making annual donations to sustain this most important work. So, thank you for your on-going support.
There are a couple of things we want you to be aware of as we look toward 2009. First, we will not be printing an Amelia Center calendar this year. We know there are many, who look forward to the calendar each Fall season, but the project has become much too costly over the years and we want to divert these funds to program services, which continue to see increased demand each year.
In addition to this change, we have also decided not to hold the Tears to Hope breakfast in 2009. Though this has been an excellent event, we want to find a more economical way to share about The Amelia Center and to encourage community members to support our program. So, during the first quarter of 2009, we will be sending out packets to our contributors that will give you information about our financial needs for next year, new ways of giving to The Amelia Center and ways you can share that information with others. Please keep an eye out for this information as we start the New Year.
For now, we ask that you consider what you might be able to give to help us reach our financial goals for 2008. We have enclosed a donation envelope with this edition of Tears to Hope in anticipation that you will send your financial support. Every gift counts!
Wishing you all the best during this holiday season,
The Amelia Center Staff
