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This document provides information about Homestretch's 20th Anniversary Gala event. It includes the agenda for the evening with introductions, presentations, entertainment. It lists the chair, honorary co-chairs and staff. It also includes letters of support and congratulations from Virginia's governor and sponsors. The document promotes and honors Homestretch's work in helping homeless families over the past 20 years.
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- 3. H omestretch 20 th A nniversary W elcome and I ntroductions Karin Arnette Gala Chair Rodger Charin Chairman of the Board H omestretch O verview Christopher Fay Executive Director of Homestretch P resentation of A wards and A uction Greta Kreuz ABC7/WJLA-TV Mistress of Ceremo- nies Margaret Vanderhye Honorary Co-Chair Kevin Reynolds Honorary Co-Chair Jeff Arnette Live Auction Christopher Fay & Greta Kreuz Client Introductions Greta Kreuz Champagne Raffle E ntertainment The Johnny Artis Band Dancing
- 4. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rodger W. Charin, Chair Carmine Zarlenga, Vice Chair John Fassl, Treasurer David C. Goldberg, Secretary Karin Collis Arnette ..... David Legge Meredith Hartley .....John Dapogny Christopher Fay ..... Janet Haley-Varre Saji Varghese ....Burton White Paulla Schlossberg .....Kelly Goldstein Tom Ochsenschlager STAFF Christopher Fay............................... ....Executive Director Brenda Wilks........................................Deputy Director Kimberly Baker.....................................Case Manager Buthaina Abu-Bader.............................Case Manager Alejandra Vindell..................................Case Manager Shatiera Blevines.................................Case Manager LaToya Holmes....................................Case Manager Emily Lena...........................................Director of Child Services Nicole Oostdyk.....................................Child Services Coordinator Norma Guerrero...................................Child Care Specialist Maryna Pim..........................................Employment Counselor Heathy Lynskey ...................................Credit Counselor Shin-Ying Wang...................................ESL Instructor Lyn Rivero............................................ESL Instructor Saul Adams..........................................Relocation Coordinator Jawwaad Kaashif.................................Relocation Coordinator Nan Monday.........................................Grants Manager Lauren Padgett.....................................Development and ........ Volunteer Coordinator Jolie Smith............................................Director of Business ........ Development Valentina Wood....................................Bookkeeper Eliseo Asuncion....................................Administrative Assistant
- 9. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Office of the Governor Robert F. McDonnell Governor October 30, 2010 Dear Friends: On behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, I am pleased to extend my warmest welcome to everyone attending Homestretch 20th Anniversary Gala. I commend Homestretch for your dedication to breaking the cycle of poverty, abuse, neglect and low self esteem that countless homeless children face every year. Countless children have benefitted from your much appreciated work. I have no doubt that your work greatly contributes to our Commonwealth and to the lives of our citizens. I also want to welcome those of you who have traveled great distances to be here. During t to Washington, DC, puts hospitality. Thank you for your contributions, and best wishes on future success. Sincerely, Robert F. McDonnell
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- 20. Nancy Taxsonwife, mother and grandmother of sevenwas Homestretchs first Executive Director, serving for sixteen years. When Nancy was brought on by Kieran Sharpe back in 1990, she was working as a parish administrator for a church in Washington, DC. Kieran had this idea and went to the county, says Nancy. We found some money, and the rest is history. Homestretchs humble beginnings started with a dream. Like most dreams, it started small, literally in Nancys home. We were working off my dining room table in the early days, says Nancy. At one point, Homestretchs eleven employees were occupying four levels of my house. Nancy likens Homestretchs infancy to having a bull by its tail. In the beginning they were trying to help five families. By the time Nancy left in 2006, Homestretch had moved from Nancys house into a building of its own, and was helping 80+ families. Nancys childhood in upstate New York and her prior professional experiences helped prepare her for the life she was about to embark on with Homestretch. I was born into a household of serviceits second nature to me, says Nancy. Her first job was as a theatre producer for summer stock/off Broadway. At that time, Nancy and her husband were the youngest equity producers in the U.S. Nancys next career opportunity was as the comptroller for a New York City architectural firm; a position she held for eight years. That was followed by a stint as an administrator for an Episcopal Church. For 23 years, Nancy was the music director for a church in Washington, DC. Her combined personal and professional experiences created the perfect mix for her position as Homestretchs first Executive Director. Im forever grateful for the opportunity to serve Homestretch and its clients, says Nancy. It was a great opportunity for me to do a serviceit was a big thing that was handed to me. We took hold of it and did it. Homestretchs success and legacy can be traced to a number of wonderful people, but Nancys enthusiasm, passion and dedication will forever be part of its foundation. Like most service organizations, theyve celebrated great successes and learned from numerous disappointments. Homestretch will continue to celebrate successes thanks to the wisdom of its first leader. Never give upalways keep positive cases in your mind and keep moving forward. Nancys desire to serve others less fortunate hasnt waned. She has spent the past three years as President of the Board of Falls Church Community Service Council.
- 24. Congratulations Homestretch on 20 years of great impacts! Your couragous clients and dedicated staff inspire us every day. We put technology to work for your business. Learn more about our partnership with Homestrtech at www.excella.com/impaX/htm
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- 31. 2010 Business Card Ad:Layout 1 10/8/10 8:11 AM Page 1 Congratulations Homestretch on 20 Years of Outstanding Community Service www.bridesandweddings.com
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- 39. The Freedom Bank Foundation is a proud sponsor of Christine A. Gorman Michael A. Miranda John T. Rohrback Trustees 10555 Main Street Fairfax, Virginia
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