Community Connections
Fall 2007 edition
An online newsletter published quarterly for the friends and partners of Desert Mission, Community Connections embodies how we help our community enjoy the fullest gift of health possible and lend a helping hand to the most vulnerable.
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| Volunteer Groups: August & September 2007 |
We thank the following 16 organizations who worked at the Desert Mission Food Bank in August and September 2007. ... more
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| 2007 Back-to-School Event Recap |
On August 15, 97 students were loaded up with goodies, including a backpack, age-appropriate supplies, a shoe voucher and a book to get their school years off to a great start. All this was made possible through a Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant, and a partnership between the Washington Elementary School District and Marley House. ... more
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| For Desert Mission, Birdies Mean Bucks! |
 When PGA Tour golfers visit Scottsdale to compete in the 2008 FBR Open, you can cheer for perfect putts and Desert Mission at the same time! Simply make a pledge—as little as one penny—for every birdie made by PGA Tour players at the FBR Open, which will be held January 31 - February 3, 2008 at the TPC Scottsdale. Thunderbirds Charities will match 10 percent of the total amount of pledges we collect. ... more
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| Lincoln Learning Center Dedicates Infant Classroom |
On August 20, 2007 Clarence Beyer dedicated the Infant Classroom at Lincoln Learning Center in memory of his late wife, Geraldine "Gerry" Rosa Beyer. ... more
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| Sunnyslope Fall Festival November 10 |
Save the date! On November 10, 2007, the 10th Annual Sunnyslope Fall Festival will be held at Mountain View Park. ... more
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| Desert Mission Donors: August & September 2007 |
Your generous cash and in-kind donations benefit the Desert Mission programs including Food Bank, Children’s Dental Clinic, Marley House, Community Health Services and Lincoln Learning Center. The impact of your donations help families reach their highest level of health and self-sufficiency. ... more
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| Share the Holiday Spirit With Others |
As the holidays approach, we're reminded of a time-tested adage, that it's better to give than to receive. Did you know that you can make a big difference in the life of someone in need by donating items such as gently used books, diapers and wipes, or even laundry detergent? ... more
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| Lincoln Guild Invitational Raises $185,000! |
Special thanks are due to the John C. Lincoln Health Foundation Guild and the golfers who braved 106-degree heat to play a round for a good cause at the 2007 Lincoln Guild Invitational. ... more
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| Volunteers Keep Food Bank Cooking |
 Volunteers from Kitchell Corporation, Allied Waste, First Christian Church and Grant Thornton have generously contributed time, energy and in-kind donations to Desert Mission. Desert Mission thanks all of these fine organizations for their heartfelt support. Here are some of the thoughtful, vitally important ways in which they've supported Desert Mission recently. ... more
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| Make a Wish Come True |
Many of us take for granted health and household goods such as toothpaste and laundry detergent. Yet, for our community's most vulnerable, these basic items are looked upon with yearning. Help Desert Mission meet these needs by donating essential in-kind items to our wish list. ... more
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