New Logo!! - Family Service, Inc.

SPRING 2016
New Logo!!
Family Service is delighted to share our new logo. We think it is a happier, more modern and more inclusive look. We particularly
love the new tagline: Feed, Furnish, Fortify—it says what we do so succinctly. With your wonderful help, we are growing
rapidly and this new look helps define and usher in a new era!
WHY? IT TAKES A VILLAGE – SO TRUE TODAY!
Family structure changed a lot in the last 40 years. With your generous help, we are privileged to help families led by grandparents,
mom only, dad only, aunts and uncles and, of course, traditional families too. Another huge part of the work at Family Service
includes helping senior citizens and those living with disability. We welcome all people who are struggling and need help with
the most basic, vital necessities. With your help, the Family Service umbrella shelters and protects.
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Dr. Seuss, Amelia Bedelia
and Teen Birthday Books
Rock N’ Relief
USPS Food Drive
Needed NOW!
Gifts to Honor
or Remember
Rimrock Subaru Superheroes!
Senior Food Box Delivery
Service Expands Again
Rolling, Rolling, Rolling!
Thanks to the Walmart Foundation and their state giving committee, we have anew
refrigerated truck! A new truck helps us provide food for so many struggling families–
WOOHOO!
Six days a week, we are on the road, picking up food from area grocery stores, discount centers,
bakeries and other retail locations. Then the food is distributed in bountiful, beautiful food
boxes within 2-4 days to families, seniors, individuals and other organizations. Walmart
wants to be sure we can maximize these precious food resources, to help more people. So,
they bought us a new, deluxe, refrigerated truck! We are so grateful—and want to thank all
our truck donors AND our food donors! Stability is the first step out of poverty and food
starts the process! With your help, the Family Service umbrella shelters and protects.
We lovedonors!
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Dr. Seuss, Amelia Bedelia and
Teen Birthday Books too!
We have a new program, Birthday Books. Thanks to a very generous anonymous
donor, Family Service can help children celebrate their special day. Many families ask
for a special cake to celebrate a family birthday, when they receive their food box. Now,
a special gift of a brand new book can be added
for the birthday child too! A selection of lovely
books for children of all ages and a beautiful gift
bag and coordinating tissue were donated by two
mothers who know the power of receiving a little
gift from your parents. Thank you to our donors
who give hundreds of children the gift of quiet
entertainment and imagination!
YOUR GIFTS HELPED!
“I don’t need to be afraid anymore.” An older lady was finally able to access low-income
senior housing, her first apartment in years. She came to Family Service requesting help to
pay the deposit. She told us this apartment meant two main things to her: to be clean again
whenever she wants, and to not be afraid anymore. While she was homeless, living on the
streets, she was victimized repeatedly, and needed secure hiding places where she would not
be found. An apartment was a godsend! Your gifts allowed us to help.
A new and exciting way
to support the work of
Family Service music,
music, music! On
Friday, May 20th, a
concert at the Pub
Station to support all the
programs of Family Service, especially our food
box program. The party starts at 7:00 pm with
Patrick Michaelis, acoustical guitar soloist,
followed by Josephine Sunrise and, playing at
9:00 pm, The Wench! Three bands for $15 in
advance online at the Pub Station or $20 at the
door…what an amazing deal and so much fun!
Raffles round out the night, so c’mon and dance!
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FAMILY SERVICE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT Allan Karell
VICE PRESIDENT Mike Dimich
SECRETARY Lynda Ballard
TREASURER Bill Brown
PAST PRESIDENT Mike Palmer
DIRECTORS
John Crist
Colette Davies
Wayne Erlenbush
John Heenan
Ric Heldt
John Hurley
Dr. George Knight
Kelly McCandless
Ed McIntosh
Russell Pierce
Shane Richards
John Walsh
Brandon Wittman
Mike Vicars*
*Non-voting Foundation Board liaison
Not Afraid Anymore
Rock N’ Relief
Please give generously!
YOUR GIFTS HELPED!
She’s GREAT!
We are seeing more grandparents
being primary caretakers of
children…but how about GREAT
grandparents?? Family Service
saw a great-grandma bring in her
six great-grandchildren for back
to school help. Asking was so
difficult for her…she never had to
look for assistance before. Unique
and painful personal situations had
landed her great-grandchildren in
her home while she is on a fixed
income. Your donations eased
this financial situation, creating
bountiful backpacks and generous
food boxes.
FAMILY SERVICE
FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT Mike Vicars
VICE PRESIDENT Molly Bare
SECRETARY Krista Nimick
TREASURER Tim Ludewig
PAST PRESIDENT Jeremiah Rouane
DIRECTORS
Kim Boelter
Candace Kimmet
Greg Kohn
Steve Walton
Mike Palmer**
**Non-voting Agency Board liaison
STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stacy Brown
ASST. EXEC. DIRECTOR Walt Acra
FINANCE DIRECTOR Rebecca Parkins
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Jane McCracken
CONTACT US:
(406) 259-2269
P.O. Box 1020
Billings, MT 59103
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YOUR GIFTS HELPED!
A Fresh Start
USPS Food Drive
One poignant story we heard came from a family who risked everything for a fresh
start. En route home to begin again, Suzanne’s car engine quit just outside Billings,
never to start again. Waiting for family help to arrive, this single mom and her children
spent all their funds on a low-cost motel. It never came. She started working and after
about 2 years qualified to move into an apartment, but did not have funds to pay for
the deposit. She had been receiving food from Family Service, and with your help, we
were able to help Suzanne and her children settle in their own new space. They created
their fresh start in
Billings. Suzanne
is
tremendously
grateful for the help
that she receives
here at because
of you!
SATURDAY, MAY 14
On May 14, a nationwide food drive will take
place, helping struggling families and seniors
through the summer. Last year, Family Service
worked with the Ronald Reagan Heights postal
workers and the Centennial station postal
workers—gathering over 15,000 pounds of food!
All those canned goods were distributed in food
boxes by the end of July—helping families make
ends meet. We will work with the same stations
again this year—59105 and 59106 are the ones
supporting the Family Service food drive—we
hope to beat last year’s record! Thank you to the
postal carriers and all the generous people who
will donate!
YOUR GIFTS HELPED!
The Invisible Poor
Should you know about Family Service in 1st grade? Family Service directors Stacy
and Jane had the joyful task of spending time with first graders. One little girl lit up
when she recognized Family Service, she raised her hand and said, “I know you. I
come there with my grandma. We love Family Service, that is where my grandma
gets our food for dinner.” A second child remarked that he got his coat and jeans
there. Another child said, “We don’t have any furniture yet, but my mom said she
is going to Family Service to get a bed and a couch or chair for our house.” Most
children in Billings know Target or Rimrock Mall; these children know Family Service.
When children know you, you know needs are being met – only because of you!
Needed NOW!
´ Canned vegetables and fruits
´ Soup or chili
´ Canned beans
´ Spaghetti Sauce
´ Macaroni and cheese
´ Cash donations to purchase food
Please call 406-384-0058 to arrange for pick-up.
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Gifts in Honor of or in Memory of
BELOVED FRIENDS & FAMILY
Family Service is the grateful recipient of many gifts to celebrate a loved one—with gifts made in honor of or in memory of.
We remember those loved ones by listing their names here. These gifts bring a unique trust to assure good and faithful use;
Family Service works hard to use every dollar in the way of greatest impact. Thank you.
FAMILY SERVICE CELEBRATES AND REMEMBERS:
IN MEMORY OF
PERSON REMEMBERED
Shirley Baker
Kyle Beck
Donald Becker
Ruth Bloedel
Winnie Borgialli
Gail Bradford
Uncle Buck
Duane Buettner
Terry Cline
Nancy Critelli
Laura Dahlstrom & Edith Larson
Phillis Edmiston
Florence Everson Burtness
Dan & Shirley Fisher
Shirley Fisher
Marie Frechman
Jerry Goodman
Harold Grusing
Lorna Hackmann
Marlehna Harper
Sue Hart
William L. Hayden
Scott Hefferber
Max Heffner
Grace Hines
Wilfred Husted
Ray Jackson
Edwin Jirges
Wayne Nelson & John Petek, Jr.
Del & Dorothy Jones
Dorothy Jones
James Paul Jones
Robert S. Jones
Leroy Karell
Bill Keiffer
Family Members Jenny Kelly
Carl Kembel
Randy Kreiter
Judy Krumheuer
Renee Lamb
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IN HONOR OF
BY DONOR
Willard Baker Angie Goodell Elizabeth Becker Robert Bloedel Dr. David Lehnherr Connie & Gordon Arnold Robert & Joy Oostermeyer
Vicki Eggebrecht & friends of Duane
Linda & Bruce MacIntyre
Lois Morrison Howard & Dona Ullman
James & Marni Edmiston III
K. Kent Koolen
Susan Fisher-Stevens
Julio Dumas
Gulf Coast Real Estate Consultants
Margaret Martineau
Matthew Walsh
Richard & Elizabeth Sieckman
Vanessa & John Bays
Michael & Georgia Heffner
Elvin & Louetta Kabanuk Dennis Hackmann Dorothy Weagel
Drs. Rachel & Deborah Beth Schaffer
Linda & Bruce MacIntyre
Yellowstone Valley
Electric Cooperative Michael & Georgia Heffner
Lew Hines
Laura Feyhl Thresa Goodman
Cecelia Jirges
Diane & Wayne Nelson
Dr. Jerry & Jan Wolf
Dorothy Weagel
Yellowstone Valley
Electric Cooperative
Linda & Bruce MacIntyre
Malcolm & Judy Goodrich
Karell Dyre Haney PLLP
Laura Mitchell Ross
Carole & Everett Jones
Marjorie & Patrick Kelly
Thomas Kelly
Helen Kembel
Edward & Susan Stiles
Charles Walter Yellowstone Valley
Electric Cooperative
PERSON REMEMBERED
Bill Leslie
O.J. “Dick” Luptak
Fred Mattson Sr.
Lawana McCollough
Lorna McKenney
David A. McNally
Jerry Mehus
Mom & Dad Keiffer
Harry Olcott
Irene Osborne
Mickey Ottem
Mary Peek
Marc Priest
Olivia “Pat” Robinson
Wayne Salfer
Michael Sample
Daughter Shirley
Zachary Spannagel
Lydia Stratford
John J. Tonnsen
Alex Vavas
Garnet Wagner
Bob Waller
Bonnie Wamsley
Emery Wetzel
Earl Wiebold
Betty Wismeyer
Your donations
truly make a
difference! This
great work only
happens because
you believe and
trust in Family
Service.
Thank you!
BY DONOR
Claire Leslie
Linda & Bruce MacIntyre
Granite Door Company
Benita Nelson
Lisa & Michael Harmon
Jean McNally Wayne & Meg Erlenbush
Tersh & Jane McCracken Sandy Mehus
Bill Keiffer
Clare Cavan
Dr. W.C. & Alice O’Reilly
Lyla & Jim Wallman
Karen Eide
Arlene Priest
Gene Robinson Carol Dye
David Orser & Ossie Abrams
Brendan Murray
Michael Young Edelle & James Shannon
Dr. Jerry & Jan Wolf Diane Stratford
Linda Larsen
Dennis & Rita Hove
Marie & James Kelly Patricia & David Hector
Mike & Nancy Wagner
Patricia Nelson Stanley & Annette Bayley
Don & Ellen Alweis
Allan & Patricia Karell
Bill & Mary Underriner Deloris & John Siebert
Linda & Bruce MacIntyre
PERSON HONORED
Susan Baack & Dan Gross
BY DONOR
Sally & Ivan Eby
Terry & Heidi Caekaert
Valeria Murray
Leslie & Clifford Cooke
Sandy & Pierre Jomini
Jeffrey Murray
Lindsay & Sonia Murray
Brian & Taylor Cook
Dr. John & Nancy Cook James Cornetet MD
Rita Heizer
Steven Gerstner MD
Mark Jones MD Gail Kleman MD
John Crist
Richard Allen
All the Caring Hearts
of Family Service
Marilyn Buechler
Philip & Janet Ganson
Drs. Rachel & Deborah
Beth Schaffer
Susan Fitzgerald
Thomas & Karen Heald
Carol Gibson
Alice Lyon
Thresa Goodman
Michael & Georgia Heffner
Kathy Hay
Safari Club International
Anne Heft
Margaret Steckel
T. Sewell Hines
Lew Hines
The Johnson Family
Allan & Karen Huso
Carole & Everett Jones
Bill Keiffer
Sharon Kummerfelt
Robert Hill
The Leckie Family
Ruth Eaton
Jane McCracken
Patricia Jaffray
Paige Spalding
Bobbie M. Ostrum
Bill Plank
Gary & Carol Daniel
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The gifts listed were donated from January 1, 2015 through
December 31, 2015. Every attempt was made to insure
accuracy. However, it is possible for errors to occur. If an
error has been made, please inform us so we can make the
necessary correction. Thank you.
Help Families
IN NEED
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Rimrock Subaru Superheroes!
Subaru’s Share the Love campaign, a program where
purchasers of new Subaru autos can designate a $250
donation from Subaru National to charity took place
in November and December 2015. Family Service has
been so fortunate to be selected by Rimrock Subaru to
be their local partner!
This year’s presentation blew us out of the water: WOW! The impact is huge!
Subaru funds will allow more food to go in nutritious food boxes and will help
more people remain stable in their homes. What an exciting and amazing
gift—from all the management and sales staff at Rimrock Subaru, who worked
so hard in those months to exceed their sales goals, so that our community can
benefit! Subaru established a program that really makes a difference in their
communities! Thank YOU!
Senior Food Box Delivery
Service Expands Again!
Through the generous gift of time by many volunteers, Family Service bountiful,
beautiful, nutritious food boxes are being delivered to 189 seniors each month!
This much-needed service provides low-income seniors who can still care for
themselves in their homes, but no longer have reliable transportation, the
chance to have enough food to keep body and soul together. We continue to
have a waiting list for this program. We would like to continue expansion but
food and volunteers are needed!
Last month, we added 13 ladies, living in
Heights senior apartments. Their situations
are similar to all the seniors we serve. One
lady had $490 in total income each month,
one had $440, and all have made the
choice many times to pay for prescriptions
instead of food. None of the 13 receive
food stamps (SNAP). One lady burst into
tears when she learned that we would be
delivering a food box just for her—and
it is only possible through your generous
donations!
Find out more on YouTube:
www.tinyurl.com/familyserviceseniorboxes
Please give generously!
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OUR CORE BELIEF:
A better life is possible for our
neighbors in need.
OUR MISSION:
We prevent hunger and
homelessness and alleviate poverty
in Yellowstone County through
community involvement.
OUR VISION:
A community of healthy and
prosperous families.
OUR VALUES:
Hope: Hope makes it possible to
imagine and achieve a better life.
Compassion: Struggling people
deserve second and third chances
for new beginnings.
Dignity: We preserve each
individual’s sense of autonomy as
the foundation for positive choices.
Respect: We accept our neighbors
in need for who they are and
where they are in their lives.
Collaboration: Alleviating poverty
is a community-wide investment.
CONTACT US:
(406) 259-2269
P.O. Box 1020
Billings, MT 59103
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1824 First Ave. N.
P.O. Box 1020
Billings, MT 59103
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406-259-2269
SAVE THE DATE...
THE BENEFIT!
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Come join the fun!
Call Jane at 406-384-0056
for more info.
Family Service
PROGRAMS:
• Food Boxes
• Emergency Rent & Utility
• No/Low Cost Clothing
• Education Assistance for
Better Employment
• Backpacks, Holiday Food
Boxes, Adopt-A-Family,
Birthday Books, Vision Care,
Suit Up & other projects
To Our Wonderful Supporter