Summer 2013 - Edgewood Center for Children and Families

INSIDE SUMMER 2013
• Matt’s remarks
• Clinical Corner
News from Edgewood Center for Children and Families
• 2013 Auxiliary Fair
Story of Hope: How Art Heals
by Mary Therese Tamayo, Independent Living Skills Specialist
Painting, working with clay, writing poetry,
or creating songs are excellent methods
for self-expression for everyone, but are
especially effective with young adults at the
Edgewood Drop-In Center in San Bruno.
Young adults, or emerging adults, served
in this program are at-risk 18-25 year olds
referred by the foster care, juvenile justice,
and mental health systems. Other Drop-In
Center participants include youth who are
homeless or have substance use issues.
“This program illustrates
how the power of art
combined with talented,
dedicated, and patient staff
can have a very deep impact
affecting the lives of the
young adults they serve.”
While a number of these kids are
resourceful, they may still encounter
barriers to transitioning successfully into
adulthood and connecting with their
community, due to emotional, behavioral
and mental health issues. Art has helped
them learn about themselves and prepare
them for adulthood.
An example of how art became a bridge
for understanding includes the story of
Jessica (not pictured) who came to the
Center without a job or knowing how to
get one. She did not know how to access
further school opportunities despite
being quite capable. She was only worried
about how she looked which, although
not unusual for many young people, was a
problem as she had no family to direct her
toward acquiring independent living skills.
The underlying problems of depression
inhibited her from moving forward in
establishing and achieving life goals.
She also was very anxious about how to
present herself to others. She felt she had
to be three different people: a playful one
for friends, an aggressive one for the world,
and a submissive one, to show that she was
a feminine woman. She was confused as to
whom to be and who she really was.
The therapist asked this young woman to
draw the three people and then combine
them, writing about the qualities of this
new, complete person. After the exercise,
the client came to see that the three people
were really not that different. She felt more
comfortable with who she was and she felt
integrated and more whole. Discoveries
such as this are critical to getting these
youth past whatever is preventing them
from moving forward. Without this
understanding, she could have grown
increasingly depressed and ended up
hurting herself in frustration.
This program continues to illustrate how
the power of art combined with talented,
dedicated, and patient staff can have a very
deep impact affecting the lives of the young
adults seeking help. Their lives affect all
of us and the community we share. This
program relies on your understanding and
generosity. Thank you.
EDGEWOOD Staff Recognition
At our last All Staff meeting, Michael Clumeck was recognized for 20 years of service.
Providing services to children, youth and families since 1851
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...From President and CEO, Matt Madaus
Each season has its own magic, its own way of
holding you. Summer brings the best of childhood.
Another school year has passed and summer is
here, time to breathe again. Homework, sitting in
class, going to bed early, doing what you’re told,
cold nights, those will all return – but for now,
we are free to play. To take walks with friends,
stay up late, eat ice cream, read comics, ride bikes,
and watch baseball. To savor long days, sand in
your toes, sleepovers, and forts. To smile, tease,
giggle, laugh, and shriek. To make memories
with family – and find a secret place to be alone.
Summer eases the pressure, changes time, quiets
the noise – a season to pause, to notice, and listen.
At Edgewood, we have the great fortune of sharing
the summer magic with youth and their families.
We offer camps, outings, games, and activities that
take advantage of the beauty of summertime in
the Bay Area. We provide support when fears and
challenges arise and understanding during times of
stress. I hope this summer is one of amazement and
hope for you, your friends, and your family.
2013 Auxiliary Fair: It’s a Mod, Mod World
Dina and Joe To
Chris McKay, John Lowenberg Jr. Nick Meyer
Elizabeth Leep, incoming Auxiliary
President with Meg Heinicke, past
President
We celebrate another successful fair
under the direction of our Co-Chairs,
Lori Shigekane and Kelly Anderson. Lori
contributed her time for the second year
and deserves much credit for her steady
and thoughtful leadership. Our gratitude
goes to the many Auxiliary members; they
are such an incredible gift to Edgewood.
Matthew Madaus, LCSW
President and CEO
One of the highlights of the Lunch was
hearing from a former Edgewood client,
Eliot Smith, who spoke about how much
Edgewood positively influenced his life.
Amanda Valentino, next year’s Fair
Co-Chair, said, “This was the best part of
the entire two days.” A big thank you to all
Auxiliary members for your dedication and
hard work.
Board Transitions
As the new fiscal year begins, we would like
to say farewell to several board members
over the last year including Paul Holm,
Suzanne Baird, Donna Abrahamson,
Jolene Hunter, and Julie Flynn and send
our grateful thanks for their contributions.
We are pleased to welcome:
Janet Lautenberger – Regional Sales
Director for Elle Décor Magazine
Elizabeth Leep – Fundraising and Outreach
Manager, Jewish Community Federation,
and Auxiliary Liaison to the Board
Stefanie Maragna – Marketing Events
Director, Host Analytics
Kathy Scially – Philanthropist and mother
of three
Alan Stein – Executive Coach,
Organizational Strategist, and Psychotherapist
Kimberly Summe – Chief Operating Officer
and General Counsel at a San Francisco
based hedge fund and a lecturer in law at
Stanford Law School
Fred Vela – Senior Vice President - Loan
Team Manager, Wells Fargo Commercial
Banking
2013–2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Bell, Chairman of the Board
Denise Dettore
Alexis Kalikman
Janet Lautenberger
Elizabeth Leep
Stefanie Maragna
Tim Myers
Kathy Scially
Brooke Shields
Alan Stein
Kimberly Summe
Fred Vela
Kelly Wyllie
Clinical Corner: Cutting in Teens
Cutting is a sign of distress that often
confuses and frightens parents and other
adults who care for adolescents. We say that
Robin Randall, MD MPH
Medical Director
Edgewood Center for Children and Families
Summer 2013
someone is cutting if they make scratches or
cuts on their body with something sharp,
usually sharp enough to draw blood. Cutting
is one of a group of self-injurious behaviors
that some people use to cope with their
feelings. Cutting often starts in early teen
years and sometimes even younger. It can
persist into adulthood, but often does not.
Teens sometimes learn cutting behaviors
from other teens and can sometimes cut
for long periods of time before adults are
aware of the problem. This disorder does
not automatically mean that someone is
suicidal and wants to die. Often those who
cut describe that they are trying to dispel
pent up emotional pain. Some are distracted
by the pain of the physical cuts while others
only find relief when they see the actual
blood. Common areas for cutting are arms,
thighs and stomach. Some signs of cutting
are unexplained scars on the arms or legs or
wearing clothing that covers those areas even
when it is hot out. If you are concerned that
a young person you know is cutting, talk
to them about it. Think with them about
alternative ways to deal with their distress
and consider getting help for them if it
seems like something that they are unable or
unwilling to stop.
For more information on self-injurious
behavior in adolescents you can go to
American Academy of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry website and see the Facts for
Families section. Here is a direct link to the
paper on self injurious behavior: www.aacap.
org/App_Themes/AACAP/docs/facts_for_
families/73_self_injury_in_adolescents.pdf
Edgewood Center for Children and Families
Over $312,000 was raised as 500 people
enjoyed the Preview Party on May 7 and
another 200 guests attended the Lunch on
May 8. The theme played out with terrific
decorations including an actual red British
telephone booth and a Vespa action photo
shoot. There were wonderful gifts to buy
from the talented vendors who vie to
return each year.
Kelly Anderson and Lori Shigekane with Auxiliary Fair Committee chairs
Donor Corner:
In-Kind Gifts to the Fair
We appreciate those who made In-Kind donations
to the Fair. Thank you for your support and your
care for children and youth.
Anonymous • Adventure Camps • Mollie Allick • Amici Cellars
• Kelly and Sigurd Anderson • Archer Salon • Bar Method
Marina • Bartender’s Unlimited • Bay Area Discovery Museum
• Bay Club Gateway • Benefit Cosmetics Boutique • Berghold
Vineyards • Buyside Auto • Caring Creatives • Carl Alexander
Fitness • Judith Carlisle • Ifen and Steve Carlson • Chris
Babcock Art • Christopher Blow Dry Bar • Clif Bar Family
Foundation • Sarah and Jason DiLullo • Ms. Abbey Doolittle and
Mr. Joseph Scalise • Epi Center Med Spa • Eric Schumacher
Photography • ESPN • Extreme Pizza • The Fairmont Hotel,
San Francisco • Sara Feinberg • Felicia Gelardi • Fleur’t •
Four Seasons Hotel, San Francisco • Garibaldi’s Restaurant •
Courtney and Bryan Giraudo • Harris’ Restaurant • Heron
Wines • HINT • Susanna and Adam Holt • Diana and Doug
Horner, Jr. • Hudson Grace • Alyson Huff • John Berggruen
Gallery • Johnny Bueno Color Studio • Joshua Ets–Hokin
Photography • La Costa Resort and Spa • Lashfully • Liverpool
Lil’s • Luna Boutique • Marilyn Jaeger Skin Care • Jennifer
Marlin • Michael Mina • Monterey Bay Aquarium • Moss
Beach Ranch • Paige and Robert Mullin • Kim and David
Nibler • Leslie and Brendan O’Neil • Organized By Diane
• Patxi’s Pizza • Perbacco Ristorante and Bar • Peter Gaiten
Salon • Peter Olivetti Photography • Philanthropist Boutique
• Pizza Avellino • Pizza Hacker • Ravenswood Winery •
Reed and Greenough • Restaurant Gary Danko • Amanda
Rickel and Andre Gharakhanian • Robert Oatley Vineyards •
Roberta Freymann • San Francisco Gymnastics • San Francisco
Magazine • San Francisco Zoo • Seam • Bessie and Billy
Seybold • Margaret Shepard • Brooke Shields and Deborah H.
Wald • Lori and Todd Shigekane • Silver Oak and Twomey
Cellars • SkinSpirit • Staglin Family Vineyards • Susan Hauser
Yoga • SusieCakes • Sweet Things • The Pad Studios • Dina
and Joseph To • Toffee Talk • Amanda and Matt Valentino •
Vosges Haut-Chocolat • Beshka and George Vukasin
Brighter Futures
Fair photo credits: Moanalani Jeffrey Photography
2013 Auxiliary Fair Sponsors
Super Hero $10,000 or more
Kurt and Melanie Hoefer
Paul B. Holm, Jr.
Susanna and Adam Holt
Kate and Andy Jenks through
Hero $5,000 to $9,999
the Arkay Foundation
Anonymous
Carol Juhl
Anna and Gregg Brockway
Joan O. Lautenberger
Betty Burnham
Elizabeth Leep
Dana and Bob Emery
Leerink Swann
Guardian $2,500 to $4,999
Amanda and Craig Marmer
Suzanne and Douglas Baird
Ana TL Dierkhising, McGuire
John Bell and Jason Spicer
Real Estate
Julie and Greg Flynn
Lee Ann and James Monfredini
Susanna and Adam Holt
Anna and Mason Morfit
Elizabeth and Zachary W. Hulsey
Christine and Vincent O’Gara
Mary Ann and Bill Margaretten
Edna and Peter O’Hara
The Morrison and Foerster Foundation Pacific Union Real Estate
Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP
Community Fund
Charley and Robert Zeches
Kim and Gary Palmer
Marcy and Thomas Pattinson
Defender $1,000 to $2,499
Patricia W. and Duane H. Pellervo
Doug and Nancy Abbey
Plant Construction
Kelly and Sig Anderson
Delanie and Peter Read
Dave and Nancy Brown
Sarah Semple
Sherri and Jed Bullard
Maggie and Brian Shepard
Jennifer Caldwell and John Herbert
Lori and Todd Shigekane
Newall Fisher
Silicon Legal Strategy
Sarah and Brooks Doggett
Jenny and Will Stegall
Kelly and Chris Fogarty
Upscale Construction
Courtney and Brian Giraudo
Patrice and Michael Wilbur
Jude A. Gogan
Caroline and Bary Wilkinson
Patrick and Sheila Proby Gross
Diane Wilsey
Meg and Malcolm Heinicke
Beverly and Loring Wyllie
Sally R. Heinicke
Dodge and Cox
Susan and Bill Oberndorf
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Recent Gifts: Corporations and Foundations — Thank you!
Recent Gifts from Corporations and
Foundations
Adobe Foundation
Ascension Benefits and Insurance Solutions
CALFOX, Inc.
California Fertilizer Foundation
Who We Are:
Transforming Lives.
Restoring Hope.
Edgewood is a nationally recognized agency
that helps children, youth, and families with
behavioral health issues. Our goal is to heal
children from trauma, strengthen family
dynamics, and provide behavioral support
to teachers and students in our schools.
Over 7,000 children in San Francisco and
San Mateo Counties are affected by one of
our 27 programs including intensive oneto-one 24-hour clinical treatment, family
counseling, and direct intervention in 7
schools with students who are on the verge
of very risky or dangerous behavior.
Summer 2013
Frances K. and Charles D. Field Foundation
Finish Line Youth Foundation
George Lucas Family Foundation
Happy Lounge
Junior League of Palo Alto – Mid Peninsula
Levi Strauss Foundation
Masud and Alex Mehran Foundation
Palo Alto Community Fund
Save Mart Supermarkets
Bernard E. and Alba Witkin Charitable
Foundation
YourCause, LLC
Generous Bequest: Kathleen “Kaye” Mulligan
Edgewood was deeply honored to receive
a bequest of $120,000 in May honoring
the legacy of longtime San Francisco
donor Kathleen “Kaye” Mulligan. She
passed away January 27, 2013, at age 96.
Born in Canada, Kaye moved to San
Francisco as a young woman where she
worked for Byer California and other
companies in the garment trade, retiring
in 1978. With her dry wit and sense of
style, she maintained a busy social life
(her drink of choice was a dry martini).
Kaye was known both for her personal
frugality and generosity to others.
In addition to Edgewood, she was a
longtime donor to St. Anthony’s Dining
Room, Ronald McDonald House,
Stonestown YMCA, and Smuin Ballet.
She had been a supporter of Edgewood
since 1990 by making numerous
honorary gifts, sponsoring our annual
Fair, and providing loyal ongoing support.
Her desire to make a difference in the
lives of the youth and family Edgewood
serves will leave a dramatic legacy for
years to come and is a tribute to her
humble, generous philanthropy.
Edgewood Center for Children and Families