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A loving tribute in honor of our The Guidance Center would like to publicly honor all mothers and mother figures during the month of May. Some people are blessed to have their mom with them today. Others who have lost their moms wish to have the chance to be together again, even if only for a moment. We asked our friends and supporters to take the time to share with us the name of that special women in their lives, whether to honor or to memorialize them. Here are the names of the special women you have honored withMothers your support. With the help of good neighbors like you, we’ve been helping mothers and children in this community since 1958. We thank you for joining us to continue our efforts to serve the needs of all of the families in our community. All mothers donated by Stephen and Carol Bussa Delores M. Mazo † donated by Karen M. Mazo Anna Andrzejewski † donated by Ron and Pat Andrews Mothers lost to breast cancer donated by Arthur Vince Teresa Baker donated by Sara Claerr Eva Padgett donated by Jessica Padgett Catherine Belmonte † donated by Frank Belmonte and daughter Mary Irene Pastuszka donated by Al and Sandra Sebastian Catherine Belmonte † donated by John and Fran Waszkiewicz Robin Rudnick donated by Krystin Sankey Catherine Belmonte † donated by Patricia Belmonte DeGroot Eileen M. Russell † donated by Ken and Cathy Russell Beth Busenhart donated by Kate Callas Maryland Schoun donated by Arthur Vince Sherill Clinard donated by Vicki Sebastian Shahni Sebastian † donated by Vicki Sebastian Heather Williams Dykowski donated by John, Drew, Hayley and Drake Sallyann Sebastian donated by Al and Sandra Sebastian Dykowski Esther K. Singer † donated by Sarajane Miller-Small Jane Dykowski donated by John, Drew, Hayley and Drake Dykowski Agnes Szynal † donated by Ken and Cathy Russell Antionette Garnetti donated by Gloria Garnetti Liz Tierney donated by Jessica Padgett Rosemary Guarino † donated by Bill and Trish Guarino Marilyn Townsend † donated by Erica Manick Pamela Handy donated by Lacea and Salvador Zavala Jane Van Doren donated by Lacea and Salvador Zavala Beverly Heitman donated by Sara Heitman-Guetzkow Wanda Vince donated by Arthur Vince Margaret Goebel Herter † donated by Christine Herter Sally Walker donated by Kari and Roberta Walker Mary E. Hildreth donated by Tina Hildreth Brandau Helen L. Waszkiewicz donated by John and Fran Waszkiewicz Rachel Hoffman † donated by Louisa M. Elsey Ruth Willett donated by Ted J. Willett Donna Humphrey † donated by Vicki Sebastian Rosemary Williams † donated by John, Drew, Hayley and Drake Ann F. Jones † donated by Ron and Pat Andrews Dykowski Anita Jones donated by Debbie Weatherston Dorothy A. Wloszek donated by Ed and Jean Wloszek Ellen Keenan † donated by Bill and Trish Guarino Sina Zammit donated by Charles and Debbie Zammit Christine M. Mac Shane † donated by Ed and Jean Wloszek Third Annual Downriver DASH 5K Run/Walk and Tot Trot The Guidance Center is committed to help Congratulations to Anthony employees and clients live healthy, active lives. Lopetrone of Birmingham From offering healthy choices in our vending who finished the event with the fastest time, and machines and fitness classes to partnering with many thanks to all sponsors, especially Behavioral Oakwood Health System to provide Healthy Eating Health Professionals, Inc. (BHPi), Daly Merritt Workshops at no cost, we care about wellness. Insurance, and Wayne County Community College This spring the agency held its third annual District–Downriver Campus for hosting the event. Downriver DASH 5K Run/Walk, and the event was a great success. More than 300 runners/walkers registered for the event and gathered to promote physical fitness, show their support for families in our community and raise funds for Guidance Center programs. The event began and ended at the Downriver campus of Wayne County Community College District. Participants ran up the sidewalk along Northline Road and throughout Heritage Park in Taylor. The Downriver DASH also featured a Tot Trot for all And they’re off! children 10 years old and younger. Thank you to our sponsors! Title Sponsor: Behavioral Health Professionals, Inc. (BHPi) • Health & Wellness Sponsor: Daly Merritt Insurance • Corporate Sponsor: Sam’s Club Presenting Sponsors: Merrill Lynch - Leo Stevenson, Delta Dental, Oakwood Healthcare System • Contributing Sponsor: Holbrook’s Roofing Co., Inc. Location Sponsors: City of Taylor, Wayne County Community College District, Heritage Park of Taylor In-kind Sponsors: Mayor Joseph Kuspa & Family, Absopure, Carey Ann’s Clown Caravan, Buffalo Wild Wings, Holiday Inn, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Stevi B’s Pizza, L.A. Fitness Race Management: Everal Race Management Sergeant Hodge and his crew from the Wyandotte Army Recruiting Runners and walkers are all smiles despite the chilly weather! location volunteer for the second year in a row as course monitors. Tot Trot participants race toward the finish line. New tech shirts make their debut at this year’s event! Thank you to our sponsors! Title Sponsor: Behavioral Health Professionals, Inc. (BHPi) • Health & Wellness Sponsor: Daly Merritt Insurance • Corporate Sponsor: Sam’s Club Presenting Sponsors: Merrill Lynch - Leo Stevenson, Delta Dental, Oakwood Healthcare System • Contributing Sponsor: Holbrook’s Roofing Co., Inc. Location Sponsors: City of Taylor, Wayne County Community College District, Heritage Park of Taylor In-kind Sponsors: Mayor Joseph Kuspa & Family, Absopure, Carey Ann’s Clown Caravan, Buffalo Wild Wings, Holiday Inn, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Stevi B’s Pizza, L.A. Fitness Race Management: Everal Race Management Michigan’s “Leave a Legacy” Month Governor Rick Snyder has proclaimed May as “Leave a Legacy” month in the State of Michigan to recognize the vital importance of charitable giving in our state. Have you ever thought about the impact that your donations have made on the lives of thousands of individuals that The Guidance Center serves, and what will happen when you are no longer here to make future donations? While more than 80% of Southeast Michigan residents give to charities each year, fewer than 6% of them leave a bequest through their wills. Please remember to make a difference in the years that follow by including a charitable bequest to The Guidance Center in your will or estate. You may also make a charitable gift that provides financial security for your future by setting up a charitable remainder trust or a charitable gift annuity that will provide an immediate tax deduction and income to you and will benefit The Guidance Center upon your death. Please contact Jean Wloszek, Fund Development Officer, at 734-785-7705 x7825 or [email protected] for more information on any of these programs. Help Fill A Seat! On March 1, 2013 automatic federal budget cuts, otherwise known as “The Sequester,” went into effect. One of The Guidance Center’s largest programs, Head Start, was significantly impacted. The agency had to make hard choices, as $439,329 in funds are no longer available and had to be cut from our budget. As a result, several Head Start classrooms will close and 80 slots for children will disappear. Instead of letting these seats sit empty, The Guidance Center has chosen to take action with our Help Fill A Seat Project! The project goal is to raise $150,000 to reinstate 34 of the 80 Head Start slots left empty by sequestration. The project centers around actual preschool chairs taken from the closed classrooms. The chairs have been handpainted by Head Start children and are available for individuals, businesses, corporations, organizations, clubs and other groups to purchase for $500. It will take ten generous donors to reinstate one whole chair at a total cost of $5,000 per chair. This money will pay for the chair to be filled for one whole school year. With your help we can fill the classroom back up and continue to serve preschool aged children in the community. To make your donation please visit www.guidance-center.org/help-fill-a-seat. On behalf of the preschool children you are helping with your contribution, thank you! Klopcic Family Foundation funds a full-day classroom at the Taylor Head Start Recognizing the importance of Early Childhood Education and wishing to make an impact on the future of children, the Klopcic Family Foundation has stepped up to be a leader Downriver. During the 2013-2014 school year the foundation will sponsor a classroom of Head Start children at our Taylor site and provide all funding necessary to operate the classroom. Children need a quality pre-school education to position them to enter kindergarten, ready to learn and firmly on track to succeed in school. We Head Start thank the Klopcic Family for their dedication and commitment to make this happen. Save the date! Saturday, June 1, 2013 Thursday, October 3, 2013 Putting the Pieces Together Family Fun Day Grape Expectations for Kids Wine Tasting The Guidance Center and Jack’s Place for Autism You are invited to join us for a special VIP Patron are hosting a special afternoon filled with activities Party and wine tasting event to benefit our Kids-TALK for children and adults affected by developmental Children’s Advocacy Center. This elegant evening at disabilities and their families. Join us for a day The Rattlesnake/Stroh Riverplace Atrium includes of games, activities, food and fun! For more premium wine tasting, strolling dinner, dessert, silent information contact Rick at 734-785-7705 x7238 auction and entertainment. For more information or [email protected]. contact Fran at 734-785-7705 x7153. Comcast Cares makes a difference The Guidance Center was fortunate to be selected to participate in a two-day celebration of Comcast Cares Day on April 23 and 24. Our Lincoln Park and Flat Rock Head Start sites hosted more than 500 volunteers who assisted with fun, free events at each site.