Summer 2018 Volume 38, Issue 2 A publication of Sinnissippi Centers, Inc. and Alliance, Inc. 10th Annual Fundraiser benefiting the Sinnissippi Youth Garden Project The Healthy Melanie Headlines Gardenstock Families Program One of the artists that performed p.m. and midnight. There are no drop-offs on the stage at Woodstock in 1969 is at the front gate for safety reasons. Three coming to Dixon to help benefit Sinnissippi shuttle tents will be located on the south Centers' Youth Garden Project. Melanie end of the Shopko/County Market parking Safka, known simply as "Melanie", lot. Carpooling is highly encouraged. will appear at the 10th Annual The band lineup for Gardenstock Art & Music Gardenstock is: Justin Hey They say an ounce of prevention is Festival Saturday, August 11:00-Noon; Nova 12:15-1:15; worth a pound of cure. That is somewhat 18, 2018. Acoustic Circus 1:30-2:30; similar to the philosophy of one Sinnissippi If you don't Flying Fish Centers' Program: Healthy Families, often recognize the 2:45-3:45; referred to as simply HFI. name, you Shaky Alibi The Healthy Families Illinois program likely know 4:00-5:00; Monarch of Sinnissippi Centers is part of a national these lyrics from her 1971 #1 5:15-6:15; The 78's 6:30-7:45; program that supports new parents and single, Brand New Key: "Well, Melanie 8:00-9:30; and last but their children in getting a healthy start at I've got a brand new pair of roller not least, Acoustic Knuckle Ride life. And that healthy start can turn into life skates, You got a brand new 9:45-11:00. long wellness. key." Festival goers can Healthy Families provides staff for Melanie will enter the ever popular home visits to new families; lends toys and perform at 8:00 p.m. tie-dye contest by books from the HFI lending library; offers at Gardenstock. In getting their picture developmental screening for physical, addition, Bud Lefevre, taken on the day of social, and emotional concerns; offers co-owner of Distinctive the event between support for doctor visits, immunizations, Gardens, says there's 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and WIC appointments; offers groups for a surprise in store that Voting takes place on support and education; and shares other Melanie will participate Facebook between educational materials to help educate new in, but that's about all 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. parents in the best care for their child. Bud is saying right The most "likes" HFI staff also helps by linking new now. on Gardenstock’s parents to any community resources Gates open at Facebook tie-dye they may benefit from such as housing 10:00 a.m., Saturday, contest album wins. assistance, food pantries, educational August 18, 2018, at While Gardenstock resources, like GED, and more. Melanie Safka will play the Gardenstock Since around 2001, HFI has had Distinctive Gardens, stage from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. August 18, is ‘’picnic style’’ (you 2020 Lowell Park 2018, at Distinctive Gardens in Dixon can bring your own relatively stable funding from two primary Road, Dixon, IL. food and beverages), state agencies: The Department of Human Gardenstock will a lot of festival goers Services (DHS) and the Illinois State feature nine bands, over 40 artist like to enjoy the offerings of the on-site Board of Education (ISBE). This resulted booths, on-site food vendors, prize food vendors. They will be serving from in a stable staff and service offering. raffles, a 50/50 raffle, and the ever popular 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Food vendors However, about 60 percent of the tie dye contest. offer a fine range of beverage and cuisine funding that Sinnissippi Centers has Gardenstock is "picnic style", so you such as Italian by Mama Cimino’s, received in the past was recently lost. can bring your chair or blanket, and you barbecues and desserts by Baker Street There was a loss from ISBE of $351,000 can bring your own food and beverages Café, loaded Italian beef sandwiches that was partially recovered by an increase (coolers are allowed). Minimum donation by Kokomo’s, brisket tacos by former from DHS in the amount of $140,000. The is $10 online or $13 at the gate for Frontera Grill Chef, Mark Segura, and reduction has resulted in cuts to staff and those 13 and up; $1 for children 12 and tasty ice cream by Hey Brother’s Ice the number of families that Sinnissippi will under. Tickets are limited and are on Cream. be able to serve under this program. sale now at Distinctive Gardens website: Gardenstock was inspired by Sinnissippi Centers' President/CEO, distinctivegardensinc.com where there Woodstock and like that event, Patrick Phelan, says, "We don't know if is also a wealth of information about the Gardenstock showcases a wide variety of this will be temporary and another funding event. art. Dozens of the region’s best artists will source can be found to make up for the All parking is off site with a shuttle feature their art and fine crafts during the lost revenue, or if this will be a new lower service running 10:00 a.m. – Midnight art festival from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. level of funding for the program. It is our from the parking areas in the Shopko/ It is packed with veteran Gardenstockers: hope that we can see a return to former County Market lot (and an overflow lot Sinnissippi Centers' Garden Program support levels because the number of behind CGH Clinic). Lee-Ogle County kids who are selling handmade tie-dye families who can benefit from the HFI Transportation System (LOTS) will T-shirts; jewelers, Sasha Tweel, Natalie program certainly has not decreased," says Phelan. provide additional service between 8:00 Gardenstock - Continued on page 2 "Together creating the highest level of care, empowering people of all ages to find joy and hope." Respect ¤ Integrity ¤ Compassion ¤ Humor ¤ Collaboration ¤ Acceptance ¤ Quality Sinnissippi's newest facility is now open and serving residents Great prizes are just one feature of the annual Foundation Golf Open Recovery Home is Open Sinnissippi Foundation Golf Open Sinnissippi Centers celebrated the support with staying clean and sober. Great prizes and giveaway items are golfers and raising funds to support the opening of its first Recovery Home with By providing this type of structure just one feature of the The Sinnissippi Recovery Home as well as support for an open house June 14th. and guidance, residents will learn to Foundation Golf Open. The Golf Open all individuals served by the Sinnissippi "The open overcome barriers will take place Thursday, August 2, Foundation," adds Jackson. house was very to recovery and 2018, at Rock River Golf & Pool, 3901 The cost to golf is $100.00 for an Donations Sinnissippi News well attended," says problems that Dixon Road, Rock Falls, IL. individual golfer, $400.00 per foursome. If you would like to make a donation to Celebrating 5 Years Patrick Phelan, precipitate relapse. A portion of the proceeds from That price includes 18 holes of golf, the Foundation send your donation to: Sinnissippi Centers' Sinnissippi Centers' The Recovery the Golf Open will benefit Sinnissippi dinner, awards ceremony, one free prize 325 Illinois Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021. President/CEO, President/CEO. "We Home is a Centers' Recovery Home which for each golfer, tickets for the 50/50's, You may specify if you would like to give Patrick Phelan, were very impressed therapeutic opened recently and provides and more. The VIP pass (additional your donation in honor or in memory of a celebrated his 5th with the turnout environment to housing, support, and cost), new last year, and back family member or loved one. anniversary as and we are very support men in their other services to up to 10 by popular demand, includes the leader of the excited to open this recovery. These men facing the disease of more tickets and other Another way to make your donation is agency. Phelan new chapter in our individuals are in substance use. premium items. online. Visit the Sinnissippi Foundation at came to Sinnissippi history of providing recovery because "Among the prizes this Sponsorships are still being http://sinnissippi.org/donate-foundation/ in June 2013 from comprehensive they want to maintain year, we have an entire set accepted, as are donations of to make an online donation. the Children's Home behavioral healthcare their sobriety. of Nike irons as one of our items for prizes and the giveaways Association in Peoria services to our four-county area," adds Residents are linked with wrap-around raffles," saysAndy Jackson to golfers. Recent Donations as their Vice President Phelan. support services when applicable. Sinnissippi Centers' It's easy to register and you have Dean Ahlers of Education and The Recovery Home provides ten Recovery Home residents are strongly Marketing Coordinator and a few options. There is an online Lawrence Allen Community Programs. He says that beds for adult men facing a substance encouraged to participate in 12-step Golf Open coordinator. registration option via Sinnissippi Natalie Andrews & Margaret DeLaFuente use disorder who need extended meetings. "Our grand prize is Centers' website. Visit www. Greg & Sandy Beitel he chose Sinnissippi because of the Phyllis Berge agency's reputation statewide as a quality pretty special, it's called sinnissippi.org. Just the "Coolest Cooler", click on the Golf Open David & Sarah Bingaman and cutting edge behavioral healthcare Jeremy Bleuer provider. He replaced former President/ 587 Trained in Five Years and seems like it has as event and there's a link many features as a well there to register online. Joseph Bobbitt CEO James Sarver who retired after Just as CPR helps you to assist an individual having a heart Anonymous nearly 25 years of service. stocked car, including a Also there you can get a Ashley Boothe attack-even if you have no formal clinical training-Mental Health USB charging port," adds PDF registration form to First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health Lyn Brokaw Mental Health Month Activities Jackson. download and fill out. Or Mic Brooks related crisis after attending a single brief training class. "We always have a you can call Coordinator, Linda Brose Sinnissippi Centers marked May as In the last five years Sinnissippi Centers and other local Pam Browning Mental Health Month with a variety of number of other items, like Andrew Jackson, at partners have trained 272 individuals in Youth Mental Health gift cards, golf items, and 815-284-6611. Sharon Chadwick activities. The Mt. Fist Aid during 15 courses in Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Sara Christensen Carroll office held other nice gifts that golfers If you are on counties. In addition 315 individuals have been trained in Adult receive or can win," says Facebook, you can enjoy Amy Cline an open house Mental Health First Aid since 2014. Mary Coester that was well Jackson. photos of past golf opens Katy Conklen In Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), you learn risk factors and "While the prizes in the photos section of the attended. Staff at warning signs for mental health and addictions concerns, strategies Doug Coppotelli the Dixon office are great, the real focus of the day Sinnissippi Foundation's Facebook page. Kimberly Crump for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and is providing a fun experience for our Each year's event has its own album. Tymi Currens engaged in "Color where to turn for help. Connie Davis Wars", a friendly Within MHFA there are two primary types of trainings: One that trains individuals Jill Davis-Kuzmanich competition to to assist adults, and the other that trains individuals to assist youth. Shannon Dean decorate their Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 8 hour course designed for adults who work Terrence & Dolores Derdzinski respective areas with youth between the ages of 12-25. Participants learn what they might see in a Recent Fundraising Successes Jennifer Dewey of the building youth struggling with a mental health challenge, what they might do to assist a youth, Recent fundraising efforts have gone well for the Catherine Dunn according to an and a five step action plan that helps someone support youth. Sinnissippi Foundation, thanks to the generosity of Amanda Dybek assigned color, Jennifer Elder For more information on Mental Health First Aid, contact Sinnissippi Centers our supporters and donors. Madison Enriquez and to post Dixon office at 815-284-6611. The Expressions Art Sale and Reception April 27, Jana Espinoza materials leading 2018, raised approximately $13,500. Expressions Larry Farley to a greater features local art for sale and a silent auction of a Lee & Kay Fisher awareness of behavioral health. The Gardenstock Continued from page 1 wide variety of items. Charis Foust winner was the Green Team, made up Following Expressions is the annual Employee, Gary Gehlbach of the Dixon office support staff. They Picchi, Dale Curry, Kim Ellis, Laura LaGear Board, and Alumni campaign. While donations may Shirley Genz incorporated a lot of green decorations, Adkins, and Lin Karrels; painters, Deb Teresa Good still come in for this campaign in coming weeks, as of Jillian Gustafson including the green ribbon for mental Cleary, Cotton Cram, Michelle Champion; the current date, nearly $16,000 has been raised. In sculptors, Sloane Wolfe, Matt and Michelle Candyce Haag health awareness, and even re-purposed previous years the campaign received support from Attendees look at the items on the Randy & Donna Hayes the agency Christmas tree for the Jagitsch; photographers, Kevin Smoot; and a large number of new donors. This year, we saw silent auction table at Expressions Scott Heise occasion (in the background of photo mixed media artists, Heather Houzenga, a combination of both long time donors and those Diana Hoover above). Crystal Collinson, Amber Goldie, Henry newer donors continuing their support leading to a very successful campaign. Valerie Howard Matthiessen, Natalie Gordon, Lisa The campaign occurs during May, which is Mental Health Month, and asks current Kendra Hull Parent Cafés Anderson, Jayne DeMarco, Judi Alvarado Sinnissippi Centers' Employees, current Board Members, and past employees and Hutchinson Family Charitable Trust Sinnissippi Kickel, Susi Alvarado Daniel, Kate Gross, Andrew Jackson board members (i.e. alumni) for their support. Tom James Centers hosts a Laura McGarvey, Lee Ann Breitbach, Funds raised will benefit all programs of the Sinnissippi Foundation. An example Stephanie Weems, Amy Baglin, Jennifer Rebecca Johanning monthly parent of one of those programs are requests supported by the CARES Fund. CARES Doreen Johnson café at our office Arand Thomas O’Malley. New artists requests often fund short-term urgent needs like medications, avoiding utility shutoffs, Stacie Kemp in Sterling. The include: painter, Casey Folks; photographer, and housing needs. Chet Kobel café occurs Bill McNeill; mixed media, Alyssa Gonzalez, All funds and programs of the Foundation are focused on addressing an identified KSB Partner in Health on the fourth Jesey Nicholson, Toni Larimore, Ramon set of needs that affect the mental wellness of the individuals we serve. Robert Kustom Thursday of the month from 12:30 p.m. Ramirez, Toni Klingler, Katie Feldbush, Festival goers enjoying the Gardenstock Art Maggie LaFever to 2:00 p.m. At the cafés participants talk Chris Sucholl, Amy Fenwick, and Kelsey & Music Festival in 2017 John & Linda Larson about topics that will interest parents. Any Rankin. Anonymous So, pack your coolers, load the kids in the car, grab your favorite tie-dye, and The Digest Newsletter Sharon Law parent with a child of any age is welcome Debbie Mallicoat to join us at the next Parent Café. We head out to Distinctive Gardens on August 18th. For more information visit the Editor: Andy Jackson Writers: Andy Jackson Lorraine Maltby provide child care, coffee and snacks. Distinctive Gardens website @ www.distinctivegardensinc.com. You can also Jessica Manning Please contact Tammie Wolf at 815-625- check out past year's festivals on Facebook at the Gardenstock Facebook page Contributors: Phyllis Berge, Kim Crump, Patrick Phelan, Laura Smith, DeAnne White Gloria Martin 0013 for more information. where there are several photo albums and several videos posted. Sinnissippi Centers, Inc. is funded, in part, by the Illinois Department of Human Services Continued on back page Sinnissippi Centers, Inc. www.sinnissippi.org

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