CGC-06-002 Newsletter Spr#4DA33 - Children`s Grief Center of El

A Newsletter for Friends of the Children’s Grief Center of El Paso • SPRING 2006
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Families from the Children’s Grief Center
were invited to contribute “memory
squares” to our 10th anniversary quilt.
The quilt was lovingly sewn and designed
by Denise Daniel, who spent several hours
weaving each family’s memories onto the
fabric that would represent the Center.
Non-Profit
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El Paso, TX
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Centre Bldg. • 123 W. Mills, Ste. 650
El Paso, Texas 79901
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Thank you El Paso Electric for your continued support
Thank You Joanne Osburn
My thanks to Joanne Osburn, the
other Cofounder of the Children’s
From the Director
The Children’s Grief Center is proud to announce its 10th
anniversary of service to the community. In that time, hundreds
of children and adults have come through our doors with as
many personal experiences of loss. The Children’s Grief Center
began from a dream that Joanne Osburn and I shared many
Grief Center. I look back on what
we have accomplished and realize
that without her shared dream,
this Center might have never
begun. I thank her for her
vision and contribution.
years ago with the support and vision of four founding board
Andrea Keener. We were fortunate that they shared our dream
Board of Directors
in making a difference in the outcome of grieving childrens’
David Alvarez, President
lives. As I look back on our early days, I think of the
Anthony Turrietta, Vice President
challenges we experienced as “the new kid on the block” in the
Scott Thrasher, Treasurer
nonprofit sector. We have since established ourselves as a valued
Todd Fowler, Secretary
members; Ruth Harris, Trese Cunningham, Dr. Don Combs and
and respected organization in the community.
Vanessa Corral
I have personally witnessed the growth and transformation of
Britt Porter
emotionally wounded and troubled children following the loss
Laura E. Olague, M.Ed., CT
Ex. Director, Cofounder,
Certified in Thanatology,
Dying Death and Bereavement
of a parent, sibling, grandparent or friend. I believed from the
inception of this organization that we could be instruments of
change. I hold that belief even stronger as the years progress
and our efforts prove measurable. I have faith in our current
board of directors to guide this organization to a new level of
service for the next 10 years and I commend their courage to
accept the challenge.
Thank you to these outgoing board members who
have shared their time, talents, resources and love:
Terry Bassham
Steve Busser
Kelly Duke
Linda Volk
Pauline Scott
Claudia Rubio
Fundraiser Event New York, New York
The Children’s Grief Center held its fundraiser and silent auction,
“New York, New York,” at the Camino Real Hotel on Friday,
May 13th. Children attending the
Save the Date!
Center’s grief support program
proudly displayed and contributed
their art that was auctioned to
2006 Benefit
help further the mission of the
Fundraiser Event
Center. Billy Townes played his
Thursday,
wonderful jazz music and the
May 11th, 2006
Shundo Dance Studio provided a
ballroom dance demonstration for
atop the
Plaza Theatre
participants.
Zoo Party
The Children’s Grief
Center celebrated its
10th anniversary with a
party at the zoo for Center kids
and their families. Magician
The Children’s Grief Center provided 260 peer
groups for kids and their families throughout 2005.
Jamie
O’Hara
provided
entertainment for the event.
Spotlight on our Volunteers
The Children’s Grief Center proudly introduces Paulien Veltman, a
volunteer group facilitator. Paulien is from Emmen, the northern
part of Holland and is here with her husband, Peter, her two
children, Tom and Sarah. Paulien was a child life specialist for a hospital and
trained volunteer for a children’s bereavement program in Holland. She found us through our
website. She has been an asset to the organization in working directly with the kids in our peer
support groups and we are blessed to have her.
Volunteers contributed…
9,800 hours of service to improving the
lives of grieving children and families.
Thank you to these volunteer facilitators:
Teresa Almengor
Gizelle Alvarado
Welcome to these new
volunteer facilitators:
Miki Ahl
Veronica Barriga
Shirin Ditmore
Michelle Escobedo
Brenda Gallos
Tanya Denson
Michael Perez
Lourdes Romero
Marilyn Jones
Elena Saucedo
Cecilia Siller
Nancy Torres
Paulien Veltman
Thank you UTEP Counseling Department for your partnership in
providing 6 Master’s Level Counseling Students for training.
Donors
Teresa Almengor
Maria Guevara
Robert Alvarado
Edward & Ana Gutierrez
David Alvarez
Patricia Hall
Monica Amaro
Laura Muñoz Hallal
Wynn & Kymm Anderson
Frank & Roberta Harrison
Brenda A. Arrieta
Tania Hermosillo
Arthur & Gloria August
Marta Duron Hernandez
Veronica Barriga
Mary F. Hernandez
Kenneth H. Bruder
Fred E. Hirsch
Steve & Maria Busser
James C. or Stacy J. Hunt
Yvette Marie Caballero
Susie Jensen
David & Rebecca Calderon
Lanier John
Jose Candelaria, Jr.
Susan C. Johnson
Lee O. Cannell
Guillermo Silva Jr. &
Teresa A. Keller
Miguel & Margarita Cardenas
Antimo Carreon
Terri Caviglia
Ricardo Chapa
Laura Cohen
Christine & Kenneth Cramer
Jim & Trese Cunningham
Dolores Veytia Dunbar
Mrs. Tommy J. Duncan
Edward & Margarita Escudero
Rossana Esparza
Pedro P. Euzarraga, Jr.
Maritza A. Fernandez
Ruth S. Fernandez
Rene Flores
Todd Fowler
Hugh K. Frederick, Jr.
Eduardo A. Frias
Scott & Brenda Gallos
Russell & Kathleen Gibson
Jessica Gomez
Joe & Viveca Granados
Col. Eugene W. Green, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles
Ramenofsky
Rodolfo & Ana Ramirez
Joe Ramos
Paul E. Raudenbush
Dr. Morris & Beverly Reiter
LTC Joyce R. Richardson, Ret.
Javier & Anabel Sanchez
Victoria Saucedo
Ann S. Schaechner
Doug & VJ Smith
Terry & Sandra Squier
Howard & Christine Swan
Carl & Carol Swanson
Jeffrey Todd Weikert
Bill Kenney
Gary L. Tarter
Enoch & Ivette Kimmelman
Scott Thrasher
Francis & Josephine Leroux
Christine Torres
Stephanie Lomuscio
Reyes & Alicia Torres
Lorenzo Mendez
Anthony Turrietta
Bob Mihalyov
Neva Uphoff
Daniel Montes
Mary Vasquez
Monica Mireles
James R. Walaski
Carmen & Asuncion Molina
Jeffrey Todd Weikert
George & Cheryl Moore
David S. Wilbanks, DDS
Abel Morales
Bruce & Margie Yetter
Susana Navarro
Marcela Nungaray
Mrs. & Mrs. Cleo Olague
Gilbert & Laura Olague
Jannet Ortiz
Monica A. Ortiz
Manny Pacillas
Audra Patch
Shari K. Patrick
Frank & Maribel Perry
Gregory & Lucy Pfirman
Mary Ellen Portillo
In Honor of
In Kind Donors –
Organizations
Terry & Zulema Bassham
by G. G. Hendrix
Café Centrale
Ft. Bliss Officers’, Civilians’ &
Spouses’ Association
Camino Real Hotel
Horizon City Lions Club
Cappetto’s
Nolan Richardson
Charity Golf Tournament
Terry Bassham
by Philip & Mayela Martinez
Ann S. Schaechner
by C. B. Ramenofsky
In Memory of
Cattle Baron Steak House
Clear Channel Communications
El Paso Convention & Performing Arts
St. Francis On The Hill
Episcopal Church
El Paso Electric Company
Western Hills United
Methodist Church
El Paso Electric Employees
Corporations
El Paso High School
Bank of The West
El Paso Quilt Guild
Bruder Investments, Ltd.
Geogeske
Clark,Thomas & Winters
IT Business Solutions
El Paso Electric Company
Johnny Carino’s
Garcia-Shamma & Acosta, PC
Kona Kreek Steakhouse
Hoy Fox Automotive Market
Linus Project
JP Morgan Chase Bank
Harold Olsen
by Christine Swan
Loco Novelties
Jack White Building Specialties, Inc.
Passion Chocolates
KPMG
Samuel Patch
by Sammy’s Friends Foundation
Perfumeria Rachelle’s
Martin Funeral Home West
Pike Street Market
New York Life Insurance
Anna Thierry
by Jim & Trese Cunningham
Ben Diffenderfer
by Carl & Carol Swanson
Claudia Mihalyov
by Robert Mihalyov Family
Florinda L Calderon
by Elena Saucado
Florinda L. Calderon
by Jane Warach
Florinda L. Calderon
by Laura Olague
Foundations
Power House Gym
Cesle C. Dues &
Mamie F. Dues Foundation
Petro Stopping Centers, L.P.
Singing Group “Celebration”
Rivel Research Group Inc.
Cimarron Foundation
Shundo Dance Studio
Sahara Co.
El Paso Community Foundation
Stahmann’s Country Store
Semko & Minor PC
Gannett Foundation
Village Inn
Southwest Dairy Museum
Hervey Foundation
Wells Fargo
State National Bank
Rio Grande Cancer Foundation
In Kind Donors –
Sunset Funeral Home
Robert E. & Evelyn McKee Foundation
The Hervey Foundation
UPS Foundation
United Way
The Mission of the
Children’s Grief Center of
El Paso is to provide loving
support and education
for children, teens and
their families, following
the death of a loved one,
as they move through the
healing process of grief.
Businesses
United Way of King County
Schools
El Paso Bridges Academy
Churches
House of Prayer,
Church of God in Christ
Temple Mount Sinai
Individuals
Cleveland Atkinson
Joe Barriga
Denise Daniel
Sam Jensen
Susie Jensen
Juan Martin, Jr.
Grace Mihalyov
Carol Peña
Frankie Perry
Elena Saucedo
Mary Vasquez
Wells Frago Bank
Wiener Strickler, LLP