Lorna Utley Outstanding Ally Award
In recognition of their hard work, my Dad and Brother were the recipients of the Lorna Utley Outstanding Ally Award at the Affirmations Telethon on June 26th. This award goes to individuals who support the center and its missions and programs as allies and we could not be more proud of them, their work and continuous support!
Holiday Giving at the Ruth Ellis Center
Community Outreach
THANK YOU- EVERYONE for trusting in us and believing in our mission to spread kindness and love this season! Finn It Forward had the opportunity to bring a little bit of Christmas to the folks at the Ruth Ellis Center in Highland Park. The center offers health and wellness services, family and individual counseling, and acts as a shelter and drop-in center for homeless and at-risk LGBTQ teens. Visit their website (ruthelliscenter.org) to learn more about their amazing programs!
After hearing about their programs and offerings, we chose to provide Holiday Dinner and Gift Baskets to the 15 families in the Family Preservation Program. We hope they find their way to loving and understanding one another this season and in the future!
We also chose to fill some needs at the drop-in Center, shelter, and Women’s Center. See below for our complete list!
15- Complete Dinners (Chicken, ham,( halal, and Vegan) potatos, carrots, green beans, dinner rolls, dessert) and assorted cooking/cleaning supplies! Additionally- each family will receive a Christmas ornament, made and donated by a lovely Finn It Forward supporter!!!! (Thank you, Whitney!!!!)
45+games
20+ art supplies/craft kits/coloring books
5 cases hand warmers
5 cases foot warmers
180+ cans soup
15 sets of earbuds (used for counseling sessions)
9 portable chargers (used at shelter)
2 43in Smart tv’s with Wall Bracket ( 1- youth center / 1 women's center)
20+ Pairs of Gloves from Rock CF
Thank you- Fairfax Market for working with us! For sourcing all of items to complete our meals, packing it up, and acting as an collection point for games and donations! Mike and his team are truly a gift to our community!!!!!
My heart, OUR hearts, are overflowing with gratitude and appreciation for all of your support this year! Thank you for helping us Finn It Forward ! Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from all of us- to all of you!
(Thank you, Rob Baker and Nicole Zaccagni, for delivering!!!!!)
After hearing about their programs and offerings, we chose to provide Holiday Dinner and Gift Baskets to the 15 families in the Family Preservation Program. We hope they find their way to loving and understanding one another this season and in the future!
We also chose to fill some needs at the drop-in Center, shelter, and Women’s Center. See below for our complete list!
15- Complete Dinners (Chicken, ham,( halal, and Vegan) potatos, carrots, green beans, dinner rolls, dessert) and assorted cooking/cleaning supplies! Additionally- each family will receive a Christmas ornament, made and donated by a lovely Finn It Forward supporter!!!! (Thank you, Whitney!!!!)
45+games
20+ art supplies/craft kits/coloring books
5 cases hand warmers
5 cases foot warmers
180+ cans soup
15 sets of earbuds (used for counseling sessions)
9 portable chargers (used at shelter)
2 43in Smart tv’s with Wall Bracket ( 1- youth center / 1 women's center)
20+ Pairs of Gloves from Rock CF
Thank you- Fairfax Market for working with us! For sourcing all of items to complete our meals, packing it up, and acting as an collection point for games and donations! Mike and his team are truly a gift to our community!!!!!
My heart, OUR hearts, are overflowing with gratitude and appreciation for all of your support this year! Thank you for helping us Finn It Forward ! Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from all of us- to all of you!
(Thank you, Rob Baker and Nicole Zaccagni, for delivering!!!!!)
Affirmations LGBTQ Community CenterFinn it Forward has been working with Affirmations LGBTQ Community Center in Ferndale to provide several new items and services.
Thanks to Bill and Brandon Balis and our friends at Sherman Williams for the second floor painting - the Center has received a face lift!
Finn it Forward has also made several donations to the youth program at Affirmations, including a new fridge for their youth drop-in center, an Xbox One with games and Live membership, decorations for their winter lock-in event, and craft supplies.
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