Save the Date for the
20th Annual Golf Tournament
to benefit the Ruth Baumann Collage Scholarship Fund

Monday, May 19, 2008
Northampton Country Club | Easton, PA

Fore more information and to register, contact
Maria Sabetti-Saba, Assistant Director of Development
610-258-2831 x153
marias@thechildrenshome.org
Golf Tournament

Developing Leadership Skills in Our Youth

Leadership and socialization skills are two important attributes that you will find in many children here at the Children’s Home. For nine children however, it is what has brought them together to serve on the SCC (student concerns committee). The Student Concerns Committee is a new committee formulated by Anita Paukovits, Executive Vice President of the Children’s Home and executed by Mike Miskevish, recreation director. One child from each unit is chosen to sit on the committee due to their leadership skills and positive attitude. The main reason for the committee is to let the children’s voices be heard. They discuss any issues or concerns that they may have or that need to be brought to administrations attention. Many good things have come from this group of dedicated children. They planned and executed the first annual Mike Litik Thanksgiving Day Meal celebration on November 15 in the gym. The administration served the food and the entire campus was invited to the event. It gave everyone the chance to be in the same place at the same time and to be thankful for what they have. The evening started with a speech from Sharif on “What Thanksgiving means to me in the Children’s Home” and Doquan gave a prayer. The group as a whole is also very serious about giving back to the community . They are involved in preparing and delivering meals to Safe Harbor on a regular basis. Members of the committee; Trey, Anthony, Tia, Destiny, Andrew, Shareef, Duquon and Jose have been working hard and are now planning for a possible Spring Fling and a Talent Show. This is an exceptional group of children with wonderful leadership abilities whom are making a difference both on campus and in the community. They are committed to making everyone’s voice heard and to get to know everyone on campus. They are truly living up to their committee mission statement which is “A group of young adults dedicated to positive attitudes and positive change within ourselves and our environment”. We are sure to see many more good things coming from this group of dedicated students.
 

SAVE THE DATE!

Children's Home of Easton & Northampton County Historical Society

Benefit Wine Auction & Gala

November 8, 2008

Coming to the State Theater's Acopian Room on  November 8, 2008, this event will offer premium and classic wines and experiences donated by restaurants, retailers, distributors, national and international vineyards, wine collectors and enthusiasts to be auctioned to benefit the charities.

If you have any questions, or would like to receive an invitation for this great event, please call Maria Saba, Assistant Director of Development at 610-258-2831, ext. 153, or email her at marias@thechildrenshome.org

Giving Opportunities

There are may ways to help our young people and our home. Contributions from generous donors fulfill many wishes for our youngsters.

Our recently-renamed Howard Fund (formerly the Scholarship Bed Program) continues to be a top priority in our efforts to provide a home and care for any child who is in need of our services. It provides for short term or long term resident children who come to us from sources other than county and social service channels. 

Contributions to our Ruth Baumann College Scholarship Fund for Higher Education and our Aftercare Program provide needed funds for our students in college or those young people after high school.

We continually raise funds for the Aftercare Program, which provides for our young people living in Zigmund Hall.

Pennsylvania Educational Tax Credit Program: We were very pleased to learn in the summer of 2004 that our application for inclusion in the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit program was approved. We were also approved for funding for the program in the Fiscal 2005 and 2006 Commonwealth Budget. Under this innovative state program, C corporations are able to receive up to a 90% state tax credit for their charitable contributions to approved educational improvement programs. Corporations making a one-year contribution may receive an 80% state tax credit, while those making a two-year commitment will receive a 90% credit. Three of our programs are currently approved. For further information please call Brian Leidy at 610-258-2831 ext. 132 or email brianl@thechildrenshome.org.

Planned Giving, monthly sponsorship of this web site with "Special Thanks to..."  banner on our home page, and general donations all are some of the many ways to help. If you would like to learn more, please call 610-258-2831, extension 150. Thank you! We are also looking into a plan for on-line giving, so please watch for future news.

Thrift Store in Easton packed and busy!

Easton store: Forks Township, north of College Hill on Sullivan Trail; 312 Town Center Boulevard, Easton (610-258-7723). Monday-Saturday 9 am- 5 pm.

Volunteer positions available: clerks, merchandise sorting and pricing, cash register, floor sales. Donations needed: adult and children's clothing, appliances furniture, jewelry, collectibles, etc. Pick up available for larger items.

Contact the Thrift Store to offer your services, schedule a pickup or with any questions: 610-258-7723.

Children's Home AUTO SALES!

Donate your car to help us help our kids! Call 610-252-7441(or our main telephone number at 610-258-2831) to inquire about donating your vehicle, or to find out what we have to sell. In 2005, friends of the Home generously donated more than 25 vehicles. The majority of them were old and many of those remaining became part of our fleet of vehicles. Total income from the sales was more than $28,000. We have constructed a small office building to house our auto dealership and we have our Dealer's License. So call today to ask about buying or donating a vehicle to the Children's Home of Easton!

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