FAMILY PARTNERSHIP CENTER'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY ADOPTION PROGRAM A SUCCESS
Imagine you just got paid and your measly check barely covers the past due electric bill, half the rent and some rice and beans to feed your family until you get paid again. You anticipate the disappointment in your children's eyes on Christmas day when they will wake up to see there are no gifts from Santa. You try to figure out what you will say and how you will dry their tears.
With the help of individuals and businesses in our community, 80 families and 170 children received food and gifts this holiday season. The looks on the parents' faces when we brought wrapped presents and baskets of food was one of awe, overwhelming emotion, and relief. We heard many say, "I don't know why someone would do this for us." We responded, "Because you matter."
Imagine being in one of their homes on Christmas morning as the children run to see what Santa has brought just for them.
We sincerely thank all who participated in our Holiday Adoptions this year! May your Holidays be filled with joy and love.
FAMILY PARTNERSHIP CENTER RAISED $33,000 IN GOLF MARATHON FUNDRAISER
On October 17, 2011, Family Partnership Center held its First Annual 100 Hole Golf Marathon Fundraiser at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club. The model was provided by the Doug Poll Group, an experienced Golf Event Consultant. Golfers raised pledges to have exclusive use of the golf course for the entire day. Family Partnership Center would like to thank all who participated to make this event a success. The Center would also like to thank the sponsors who provided donations to cover event costs: Bright House Networks, Melitta, Bradenton Herald, Neal Communities, Aaron & Rose Ornstein, Cruz Portrait Design, Katy's Therapeutic Massage, Gateway Media, and Gulf Coast Eagle Distributing.
