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Family Services: For Jardineros Members only, the donation policy effective March 2009 is the following: Call Lupita at 867-2356, between 8 am and 4 pm Monday through Thursday, so that she can arrange for someone to meet you at your convenience to drop off items. Make the same call if you have large items that need to be picked up in Placitas. Remember that badly damaged furniture, unsafe or broken toys, furniture, and equipment, cannot be used. Usually the phone call to Lupita can establish whether old items can be used. ~Barbara Reeback, Chair, Benevolence Committee, April 2, 2009 |
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October, 2009
PB&J Thanks you so much for your continued support and dedication. Anita Harwood Thank you for believing in PB&J! 2008 and 2009 has been unprecedented in the rise of family violence. PB&J has received double the referrals for help than we did this time last year. Please enjoy the enclosed newsletter knowing that there are a thousand more stories to report and that none of it would happen without a community of people investing in this critical work. Thank you! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Excerpts from
the Summer 2009 Edition of PB&J GrapeVine: When the System Really Works, by Phoebe Becktell To Our Dearest Friends, by Susannah Burke, Debbie Sanchez, Troy Martinez Introducing PB&J's New Members of the Board of Directors: Chris Anderson, Charlene McDermott PB&J Celebrates 25 Years of Serving Families in the Town of Bernalillo and Sandoval County You're Never Too Young to Lend a Hand - or a Book, by Whitney Warner A Day in the Life of a Family Intervention Specialist (FIS), by Phoebe Becktell Wish List:
This document is available from the Jardineros Corresponding Secretary
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May 19, 2009 Jo Anne Fredrikson Dear Jo Anne and the members of Jardineros de Placitas: Thank you!!! On behalf of the 1,893 children and parents who rely on PB&J Family Services to make their homes and lives safer, thank you for your years of support and recent donation of $------. PB&J Family Services has enjoyed a partnership with Jardineros de Placitas for many years. We are tremendously grateful to all of you for never missing an opportunity to reach out to PB&J to better the lives of our clients. The clothes, the baby furniture and all of the donations have made such a difference to so many. It is our hope that we have cleared some of the lines of communication to making receiving donations a bit easier. Again please accept our apologies for any difficulties in the past. If you or others have questions about PB&J Family Services or ideas please contact either of us at (505) 877-7060. Again, thank you !!! In partnership to keeping children safe, (signed by) Anita Harwood Dina Ma'ayan
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June 25, 2008 Jardineros
de Placitas To the generous women of Jardineros de Placitas: On behalf of the 1,700 children and families served by PB&J Family Services, thank you for your recent donation of $------ to support our programs in Sandoval County. PB&J's mission is to provide services and programs so at-risk children can grow to their potential. Like you, we envision a world where children are no longer victims of violence and families are nurtured and supported. In hopes to achieving this mission our families are provided with therapeutic support, case management, counseling, parenting classes, health care, nutrition instruction and food. This year PB&J worked with 1,700 families throughout the state and there are many more waiting for our help. Your donation will help us to continue this important work. We would welcome the opportunity to thank your members in person. If you would like, I would be happy to attend an upcoming meeting to talk about our programs and the families touched by your gift. Or if the women in your group would like, we can organize a field trip and tour of our Bernalillo site. Should your group be interested in either, please contact me at 269-3054 or via email at dina@pbjfamilyservices.org. Again, thank you for the support! Sincerely, (signed by) Dina J. Ma'ayan,
MSW Handwritten note added: Thank you so much for your continued support of PB&J! You are all so very much appreciated. Troy Martinez, Executive Director
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de Placitas Dear Karen, Thank you for your donation of many children's books from your organization for the Bernalillo PB&J site. The teachers just loved them and put them in use immediately. Your organization's generosity demonstrates the care it has not only for our agency but also for our community as a whole. A simple "thank you" just never seems enough to acknowledge your support of PB&J. PB&J's mission is to help at-risk children grow and develop to their full potential in nurturing families within a supportive community. Every year we serve nearly more than 1500 children and families in eight major programs, which include the Peanut Butter & Jelly Therapeutic Preschools in Albuquerque and in Bernalillo. Again, thank you for your caring hearts and for being a part of our community. Together we are making a difference in the lives of those who are most vulnerable. With deepest appreciation, (signed by) Juanita Sanchez
Handwritten note added: Mil Gracias!
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Dear Friends: How delighted we were to receive your contribution of $---- to PB&J Family Services on April 9th. Thank you for the caring and supportive choice you made by giving this donation and celebrating with us the valuable work we are providing for children. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated and vitally important to our ever-expanding work of serving children and strengthening families. We see it as love in action. Know that your gift goes to help support our abuse prevention and treatment programs. Our mission is to help at-risk children grow and develop to their full potential in nurturing families within supportive communities. We serve nearly a thousand families and some 1,500 individuals annually in our ten major programs, which include the Peanut Butter and Jelly Therapeutic Preschools in Albuquerque and Bernalillo. Together we can make a difference for the people we serve. It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child and we are so pleased that you are part of our village. We appreciate the financial help and your giant heart. In Partnership, (signed by) Christ Lehman PS: Please contact me if you'd like to tour Peanut Butter & Jelly sometime of if you know of an organization or faith based group that is seeking a speaker. We love to share information about PB&J. Added hand-written note: Thank you for your continued support. You are sensational.
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Dear Friends: We are so very thankful for the generosity you shared with PB&J families during our 2006 Holiday Wish Program. On behalf of all the families in our programs, and our staff, we want to thank you for the caring choice you made. By giving, you also display confidence in PB&J's mission. It warms our heart to know community members understand the needs of our less fortunate children and their families, and are more than willing to respond with open hearts and kindness simply because they were asked. Our families received wonderful and thoughtful gifts such as: food boxes and food gift cards, PNM vouchers, household items and small appliances, clothing, and warm jackets. And our precious children were well provided for with: toys, puzzles, arts and craft materials and warm clothing, jackets, gloves and hats. This community's generosity truly reflects that "the most important things in life are not things." A simple "thank you" never seems enough to acknowledge your support for PB&J. Please know that you and your efforts are appreciated by many. It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child and we are so pleased you are a part of our village. We are grateful for your generosity and your giant heart. Warmest greetings to you and yours, and all of us at PB&J wish you a safe and joyous new year. PB&J Bernalillo Staff Please enjoy the photographs (enclosed) This document, and the photographs, are available from the Corresponding Secretary
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Dear Friends of PB&J: At this time of year, we are reminded of how truly blessed we are to have wonderful supporters like you! We are constantly working to find innovative, effective ways to break what too frequently is an intergenerational cycle of family dysfunction. Your gift will make it possible for us to help parents learn the skills they need to provide safe - and loving - homes for their children and to assure these youngsters have a brighter future. These contributions will also enhance our child abuse prevention and treatment programs, including the Peanut Butter & Jelly Therapeutic Preschools. As we prepare for a new year, we're proud of the fact that we are well positioned to be able to serve more than 1,500 individuals and their families in our various programs during the coming year. In all our programs we strive to prevent family violence, reduce family dysfunction and provide support so that the children are raised in safe and nurturing homes. Our programs have excellent outcomes. Your continued generosity is greatly appreciated and is vitally important to our ever-expanding work of serving children and strengthening families. We see it as love in action. Please know there are many ways PB&J will use your contribution to help parents and children. We are honored to say thank you and let you know how very much we appreciate your support commitment to our organization. Because of your dedication, the future for hundreds of New Mexico's children is a brighter one. That's a wonderful gift! Warmest regards . . . .
Your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Our tax ID#85-0231566
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Angie's Legacy: PB&J Family Services' Board of Directors cordially invites you to an event honoring Angie Vachio for her considerable contributions to New Mexico's families and communities. four to seven o'clock in the evening The Albuquerque Museum 2000 Mountain Road NW the Angie Vachio Endowment Fund Please make plans to attend and become a charter member of the fund
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The Grapevine NOTE: As of the Summer 2006 edition of The Grapevine, these documents are now online at PB&J's website, at their new website address shown above
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The Grapevine Contents: A PB&J Success Story We Need Volunteers About PB&J Mil Gracias (Contributors from 12/1/05 to 3/31/06) Meet New Members of the Board of Directors Where Your Donation Goes Current Jam Executive Director Transition Team Update Your Gift Changes Lives PB&Js Top 10 Most Wanted List Save the Date: Inaugural Fashion Show August 26 Volunteers Needed to Feed Tuesday Night Group This document is available from the Corresponding Secretary
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Letter, read at meeting 5/03/06: Dear Joan and friends at Jardineros de Placitas, How delighted we were to receive Jardineros de Placitas's charitable contribution of $------ to PB&J Family Services! Thank you for the caring and supportive choice you made by sending these donations and celebrating with us the valuable services we can continue to supply because of your generosity. Your gift goes to help support our child abuse prevention and treatment programs. We serve nearly a 1,000 families and some 1,700 individuals annually in our eight major programs, which include the Peanut Butter & Jelly Therapeutic Preschools in Albuquerque and Bernalillo. Contributions and foundations make up nearly 20 percent of the revenues we have available to serve the children and families in our programs. Obviously, your contribution is a very important part of our effort to assure that children are safe and nurtured in loving homes. Mil gracias, (signed by) Chris Lehman
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Dear Jardineros de Placitas, You have been a wonderful supporter of PB&J Family Services during the years. Because we value your support and commitment to PB&J, we wanted to let you know that our co-founder and longtime Executive Director, Angie Vachio, has decided to retire in 2006. The Board of Directors has established a Transition Committee, made up of Board members, to actively lead the transition process. We wish to assure you that the transition will not disrupt the work of the agency. The Transition Committee will begin accepting applications for the Executive Director position on March 19, 2006 and hope that you will encourage possible successors to contact us. Angie's shoes will be hard to fill but we have the utmost confidence that PB&J's experienced management and staff will make the transition as seamless as possible. All of us at PB&J are committed to helping troubled families learn the skills they need to provide safe and nurturing homes for their children. Thank you for all that you have given to PB&J. We look forward to your continued support and confidence. Very truly yours, (signed by) Juanita Sanchez added handwritten note: Thank you for your continued support of our cherished work. Please stay stuck on Peanut Butter and Jelly! With my love and eternal thanks, M----- (can't read writing; WM)
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