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December 1, 2009
Dear Friends:
While we are all reeling from the economic freefall this year, Welcome House is happy to announce some positive things have occurred. First of all, we continue to provide employment for direct service workers with an excellent training program that continues the service excellence for which we are known. There have been no layoffs this year. Secondly, in spite of the challenges we face with funding, we continue to provide those extra services, like music and art therapy, which does not receive any funding support.
So, as we look at this challenging year, we have a great deal of pride in the care we continue to offer our residents in group homes as well as the others we support in independent living. And we keep our fingers crossed that more budget cuts are not on the horizon.
As this year is coming to a close, we hope that you will dig deep and provide Welcome House with a year-end gift, which is tax deductible, so that we can continue to care for your loved one in our tradition of excellence. Even with state budget cuts, we are still able to create a home-like environment with caring staff and it is our intent to continue...no matter how difficult.
Your gift will support those things that make life richer and fuller, like field trips, going to the movies, or just a special ice cream dessert. The enclosed envelope is for your convenience and a gift can also be made on our website: www.welcomehouseinc.org.
Thank you for the privilege of caring for your loved one and for your consideration of this request. We wish you and your family a warm, memorable holiday season and a healthy, happy new year.
Nick Alexander
President, Board of Trustees
Welcome House, Inc.
Tony Thomas
Executive Director
Welcome House, Inc.