Now you may be wondering how that's possible if we're truly struggling and here's the answer. Out there in the great big world of NFP's, there's another great agency whose mission is to rescue Basset Hounds and find them new homes. Guardian Angel Basset Rescue has nothing to do directly with the Light Center, but at GABR they've figured out what we've known for a long time; we all need to work together! Each year, GABR invites a number of smaller NFP's to connect with their annual auction to raffle off a great prize that would otherwise be completely out of reach to smaller organizations. And in doing so, they sell more tickets which helps their cause. It's a wonderful win-win. GABR sets up Light Center's own link to the raffle and TLC gets to keep 50% of all its own ticket sales. And the best part of all, it's all handled right on the internet, through a secure server; charged right to your credit card! REALLY SIMPLE!!! So if you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, DO IT NOW!! You could be driving around in a gorgeous 1961 Corvette convertible by Fall!! Someone has to win; why not you?? Or even better, how about me?? :) Also, we've heard that a lot of the raffle notices we sent out went to SPAM. (....rrrr AOL!!) If this is all a big blur to you, you probably got spammed, so go to the following link and GET THAT CORVETTE!!!! :)
www.corvetteraffleonline.com/LCFI
Also, if you're one of our online Highlights Newsletter readers and you didn't get a notice, the summer issue is out. Go to www.TLCinUnion.org and hit the NEWS button on the left. Then go to the Newsletter. Just FYI, you may need to download a new version of Adobe Reader, (I did) but then it came up beautifully from then on. It's quite pretty so check it out! And don't forget to read about our Sept 7 celebration at the Anvil Club. Bad economy or not, "1000 Kids" is a lot to celebrate!
Finally, our new little donkey, Nellie is doing just beautifully! Many have asked about her and she's settling in nicely. Again, if you haven't heard about her, go to the Highlights Newsletter for the full story. Little Nellie was badly abused in her past life and will now spend the rest of her days in the love and warmth of the Light Center farm. She will be a sweet and gentle reminder to our kids that happy endings are possible.
And speaking of the kids, the new school year is underway and new contracts are signed and ready to roll. We'll be looking at a lot of familiar faces, and many brand new. We've spent some of August meeting with principals and other directors and everyone is looking forward to the start of a fresh new year at the farm. Also, we're still looking for a number of part-time instructors, so if you know any horse and/or animal savvy folks with a teaching degree or an active LCSW certification, send 'em on out! The pay stinks but the rewards are priceless! And where else can you work in the great outdoors with such a great cast of characters!
One last note~ Volunteer assistance and donor support are a never ending need. No crabbing here; just fact. We need to work together to keep this great program in the hands of the kids. Enough said? Now go win that Corvette! I'm off to see a horse about a man!
Jan :)
Also, if you're one of our online Highlights Newsletter readers and you didn't get a notice, the summer issue is out. Go to www.TLCinUnion.org and hit the NEWS button on the left. Then go to the Newsletter. Just FYI, you may need to download a new version of Adobe Reader, (I did) but then it came up beautifully from then on. It's quite pretty so check it out! And don't forget to read about our Sept 7 celebration at the Anvil Club. Bad economy or not, "1000 Kids" is a lot to celebrate!
Finally, our new little donkey, Nellie is doing just beautifully! Many have asked about her and she's settling in nicely. Again, if you haven't heard about her, go to the Highlights Newsletter for the full story. Little Nellie was badly abused in her past life and will now spend the rest of her days in the love and warmth of the Light Center farm. She will be a sweet and gentle reminder to our kids that happy endings are possible.
And speaking of the kids, the new school year is underway and new contracts are signed and ready to roll. We'll be looking at a lot of familiar faces, and many brand new. We've spent some of August meeting with principals and other directors and everyone is looking forward to the start of a fresh new year at the farm. Also, we're still looking for a number of part-time instructors, so if you know any horse and/or animal savvy folks with a teaching degree or an active LCSW certification, send 'em on out! The pay stinks but the rewards are priceless! And where else can you work in the great outdoors with such a great cast of characters!
One last note~ Volunteer assistance and donor support are a never ending need. No crabbing here; just fact. We need to work together to keep this great program in the hands of the kids. Enough said? Now go win that Corvette! I'm off to see a horse about a man!
Jan :)
