Newsletter Date August 2009 Volume 2, Issue 2

Circle of Friends Information for our closest supporters

Inside:

The Big Back Yard Project Shelter Renovations Shelter Begins the End of Abuse Donor List Shelter Renovations

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Why a Big Backyard Why a Big Backyard

In the process of expand-

ing the emergency shel-

ter , we lost our play

space. However, during

the course of the expan-

sion six lots became avail-

able adjacent to our shel-

ter facility. We believe

that a safe and beautiful

place to enjoy the out-

doors and learn about na-

ture is restorative for both

mothers and children.

We shelter about 300

women and 300 children

each year. We will also

invite supervised children

from nearby groups, most

of which are living in very

low income families.

Vision for the Nature Vision for the Nature

Learning Center Learning Center

Materials will be natural or

simulate natural materials.

• The garden will be de-

signed so that kids can

explore, create and learn

and mothers can relax.

• There will be areas for

climbing, crawling,

working with messy

materials, riding toys or

bikes, making music,

performing, art projects

etc.

• Plantings will be

identified and will be

hardy regional species.

• A rain garden will

collect water from

nearby asphalt run-off.

• Children become

caretakers of the earth/

planet by learning the

value of trees, water

conservation, growing

your own food and

recycling.

• We will seek connec-

tions with organizations

whose mission is natural

conservation and teach-

ing for on-going educa-

tional programs for

children and their

parents.

We (SafeNet volunteers)

will teach recycling and

composting.

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Without our donors, all of this would not have been possible.

Shelter kitchenShelter kitchenShelter kitchenShelter kitchen After renovationsAfter renovationsAfter renovationsAfter renovations The renovations doubled the size of the shelter kitchen. All stainless steel was utilized for durability. The kitchen is now a bright, beautiful, sunny place to be. It’s amazing how much counseling happens around the table.

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Lead GiftLead GiftLead GiftLead Gift Susan H. Hagen

Gifts $100,000 and aboveGifts $100,000 and aboveGifts $100,000 and aboveGifts $100,000 and above Erie Insurance Company

Gifts $30,000 and aboveGifts $30,000 and aboveGifts $30,000 and aboveGifts $30,000 and above Anonymous Citadel Broadcasting Erie Community Foundation GE Community Service Fund GE Transportation JET TV/FOX 66/YourErie.com McWilliams, Sarah Hagen Northwest Savings Bank

Gifts $10,000 and aboveGifts $10,000 and aboveGifts $10,000 and aboveGifts $10,000 and above Austin EE & Son Inc. Erie Manufacturing Company Eriez Magnetics Kern Family Foundation McBrier, Dale & Lynn National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. National Fuel Gas Foundation PNC Foundation Pollock, Barbara Raimy, Gary & Susan Roth, Martha Samuel P. Black Family Fund Verizon Foundation William & Frances Schuster Fund

Gifts $5,000 and aboveGifts $5,000 and aboveGifts $5,000 and aboveGifts $5,000 and above Burton, Ruth H. Frenzel, Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Harf, Walter & Joan Lincoln, Howard & Mary Marquette Savings Bank Miller, Betsy in memory of Daniel R. Miller, Esq. National City Foundation Board of Directors Reed Manufacturing Company Richardson, Al & Peggy TJF Architect Firm Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Gifts $1,000 and aboveGifts $1,000 and aboveGifts $1,000 and aboveGifts $1,000 and above Anonymous Bloomstine Family Fund Boldt, Gary A. in memory of Arlene Breakstone Career Concepts, Charles Campagne Erie Bank

Erie Petroleum Inc. First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Deacons Foam Fabricators Jewish Community Council of Erie McCune, Mr. & Mrs. Craig C. Mercyhurst College National City Bank of PA New, Larry Osborn, Gordon & Barbara Peck, Mike & Jeanne Porreco, Louis J. Renkis, Inara Rohde, Douglas Rotary Club of Erie Sanner Office Supply, David Sanner Scott Enterprises Sennett, Tim & Nancy Thermoclad Company Walker, Barbara Welcome Club of Erie Whitbred, Edward & Carol Williams, Dennis & Shirley WJET-TV Zonta Club of Erie

Gifts $500 and aboveGifts $500 and aboveGifts $500 and aboveGifts $500 and above Anonymous Brugger, Leo & Teresa Donovan, Neil J. Filson, Eric & Renee Gold, Dr. & Mrs. Jack Herr Family Howard Hanna Real Estate Laird, David & Mary Lee McGill Power Bell & Associates Nunzi’s Pae, Kathleen Recycle Your Closet Sennett, William C. Wal-Mart Store #5445

Weaver, Rick Wellman, Susan Q. Zurn, Mr. & Mrs. Roger W.

Forget Me NotForget Me NotForget Me NotForget Me Not Gifts less than $500Gifts less than $500Gifts less than $500Gifts less than $500 A-B Advanced Plumbing & Mechanical Inc. Alberico, Angeline M. Albrecht, Rita M. Allin, Margaret M. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 285 Anonymous

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Atkinson, Yvonne Atlantic Enterprises Baker, Paul Banda, Cheryl D. Barnes, Leon Barr, Rose Bartko, George J. Bartlett, Melissa A. Bartoe, Kathleen Barton, Leah & Jeff Batten, Roberta Baumgardner, Diane G. Benyon, George W. Bert, Joan F. Beuth, Bea & Bob Blair, Dale & Lynn Bliley, Bernice N. Bliley, Esther R. Bliley, Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Bloeser, Mildred T. Bloxdorf, Rick & Ann Blymiller, Janie D. Bohrer, Elileen Bohun, Cynthia L. Bolt, Diane Bosner, Sylvia M. Brabender, Marci A. Brown, Timothy W. Bruce, Patricia G. Bruno, Phyllis M. Burch, Kelly & Liz Burlingham, Amanda & Joel Burt, Noreen M. Burton Funeral Home Burton, Peter J. Buseck, Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. C-D CRI Cacchione, Carol Campbell, John M. Carmosino, Gary Cardot Jr. DMD, Willis G. Carney, Ruth L. Carroll, Bernaette Cermak, Greg & Linda Christiansen, Dr. Deane Christman, Marlene S. Chroscielewski, Barb Cilladi, Joseph S. Clark, Frank & Dianne Clover, Jean Coblitz, Marcia Cohen, Mr. & Mrs. Lyman H.

Conway, Mrs. Frances Coolidge, Pamela Cooper, Lauri A. Cortes, Nicole Cox, Denise M. Crouch, Charles R. Dahlkemper, Joseph & Nancy Dailey, Patricia L. Dammeyer, Kathleen Danylko, Shawne M. Deane, Alma W. Decision Support Systems LP DeLuca-Kranz, Eileen Demjanenko, Paul Deuterman, Jamie Dietz, Judith A. Dimperio, Thomas & Karen DiSanti, Francesca M. Domitrovitch, Judge Stephanie Douglas, Donna E. Dowling, Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ducey, Kathleen J. Dunsmore, Michael Duval, Mary E-H Easly, Stephen J. Eisert, Gwen Elwinger, Jean G. Emerick, Joseph P. Ennis, Phyllis L. Erie Fire Fighters Local #293 Erie Management Group LLC Ernst, Anne Marie Esper DO, Gary – Osteopathic Pulmonary Medicine Estes, Marguerita Held Etter, Linda A. Eury, Lisa L. Evanoff-McGeorge, M A Falconer, Margaret M. Fatica, Phil & Kathy Faulkner, Kathleen A. Ferrier, Christie B. Fisher, Ina Lynn Fisher, Veronica Fox, Dr. & Mrs. Brad & Becky Fuhrman, Peggy Gabler, Ann Gardner, Richard & Margaret Garibaldi, Antoine & Carol Gehrlein, Joan M. Geiger, Carol Georger, Michele E. Gitnik, Paul J.

Gleason, Kathryn J. Gocal, Julie Ann Gonser, Fran Grande, Helene C. Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society Greene Twp. Lioness Club Hallman Auto Group Hamilton, Georgiann M. Hands All Around Erie Quilt Guild Harper, Kevin Harrison, F M Harrison-Means, Judie Harter, Mary J. Hartle, Delores J. Hein, Karen A. Henderson, Betty Henneous, Mary H. Herbstritt, Patricia A. Hess, Mary E. Hetrick, Margaret G. Hetrick, Robert D. Hetz, Kurt A. Hight, Robert S. Hohwald, Warren G. Holcomb, Mark G. Hook, Margaret A. Horstman, Karen Burton Howden, Robert C. Hudson, Mrs. Joan A. Hull, Carl & Kathleen Hunter, Mary Kathleen Hutchison, Vivian I-L Ion, Jeanne M. Izbicki, Joyce Jamison, Audrey M. Johannes Chiropractic Office Johnston, Amy L. Kaiser, Brenda L. Kang, Dr. Manjot K. Kapsar, Michelle L. Keith A. Gilbert Insurance Kerr, Kathleen Kightlinger, Louella Kloecker, Cathy Kosko, Kathleen Kotoski, Felicia M. Krasinski, David Krauza Family Chiropractic Kujawa, Nicole Ladaika, Joni Lanich, Suzanne Lasher, Dr. & Mrs. Donald

Lemock, LeAnne Levick, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Levin, Dr. & Mrs. Howard Lewis, Rae Libell, Bonnie L. Litowkin, Doris Lossie, David Lucas, Susan M. Luddy, James J. Luden, Teresa Lynch, Norma Jean M Mainzer, Dr. Francis K. Maki, Emil & Evelyn Marchant, Mary Ann Mazza, Connie J. McConaghay, Cheryl M. McCurdy, Deborah L. McGowan, Micheleann T. McLaren, Elizabeth R. McLaughlin, Emily McLaughlin, Lorraine Menosky, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Miazga, Kathleen M. Michael, Marti Miller, Marcia Miller, Mr. & Mrs. Waltraud B. Miller, Ted G. Mills, Arthur H. Mischler, Dr. & Mrs. Forrest C. Modlo, Mark J. Moore, Valerie Morosky DMD, William D. Mosco, Joe Murphy, Kathleen M. N-P Narus, Mary M. Nechleba, Mary Nelson, Sandra J. Neville, Mary J. Newell, Karen M. Newell, Michelle R. Nicolia, Aimee A. Niedzielski, Jeanne S. Noonan, Janet M. Noonan, Terri M. O’Neill, Peggy Oas, Steve & Mary Oas, Mrs. V. L. PEO Sisterhood Patterson, Robert D. Patton, Carolyn P.

Pekelnicky, Lynette Penn-Union Corporation Phillips, Janis M. Pirello, Ron & Jeanne Plavcan, John & Janet Plymouth Tavern – Barb Haggerty Potoker, Cathy Powell, Tyler Purchase, Gregory & Adelaide Purvis, John & Cindy Q-S Quiggle, Shannon R. Rahner DMD, Michael Rapela, Dale & Dianne Reichel, Richard Renner, Jean Riccomini, Alfred Rice, Stephanie Riehl, Susan Van Cleve Robbins, Lisa M. Rodriguez, DO, Shaunda Roos, Dr. & Mrs. Alfred T. Roos, Joyce A. Ropelewski, Norbert & Dolores Roscinski, Kathy Rowane, Christine S. Rutkowski Sr., James J. Rybka, Walter P. Schirra, Adrianne Schloss, Mary M. Schroeck, Caprice Schuerman, Mr. & Mrs. Ty Semple, Dr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Sesler, Cecily Ann Shapira, Gary & Barbara Sherman, Antoinette L. Sherman, Wendy Sherr, Janet Shishester, Susan Sholtis, Jean A. Showman, Martha J. Shread, Joan Shreffler, Kathleen Shuss, Florence C. Signorino, Stephanie A. Sinclair, Bill & Judy Sloan, Phyllis M. Slovic National Club Smith, Michael J. Smith, Tiffany Snyder, Mark Snyder, Mary Hembrow Solvedt, Thomas C.

Squeglia, Mark St. Mary’s Mens’ Fellowship Steele, Ron – GECAC Strange, Allan & Susan Strayer, H W Strobel, Diane M. Sunflower Club – South End Beneficial Assn. Swahn, Robert M. Swanson, Jeanette E. Sweny, Natalie A. Swigonski, Rebecca Szoszorek, Katherine S. T-Z Tansey, Bonita A. Tellers, Mary D. Terella, Tom & Linda Titus, Kelly A. Tobin, Karen M. Tomlin, Joan Tonjes, Marianne Toohey, Mr. & Mrs. James F. Trabold, Maureen E. Traditions Unlimited Trucilla, Suzanne M. Tullio, Kathryn C. Turk, Susan L. Turos, Greg & Marsha Twitchell, VMD, Caroline S. Van Slyke, Kimberly A. Vicary Insurance Agency Vincent, Jacqueline W-Z Ward, Judy A. Werner, Jeanne M. Weschler, Sister Mary Charles Wesmiller, Harold & Julia Williams and Adair Williams, Bonnie Williams, Brenda L. Willow, Julie M. Wood, Elizabeth A. Wozniak, Linda G. Wright, Ruth G. Wright, Sharon L. Yates, James T. Yates, Judy York, Dixie K. Yount, Elizabeth A. Yurchak, Brian Zacks Family – Erisco Industries Inc. Zegarelli, Janet L. Zepolski, Debbie A.

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The Quiet RoomThe Quiet RoomThe Quiet RoomThe Quiet Room Shelter can be a hectic, noisy environment. We felt that it was important to have a quiet room where people can go to find their peace, pray, read, study or hold support groups. The art that is pictured in the photos is on a 3 year loan from the Erie Art Museum. The Quiet Room is media free and very peaceful.

Beauty abounds, inside and out.Beauty abounds, inside and out.Beauty abounds, inside and out.Beauty abounds, inside and out.

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