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. The event featured volunteer projects that included planting seeds for classrooms and writing thank you cards. The youth who attended also received a t-shirt, crafts, snacks, and prizes. Thank Guidance Center board member Fred Eaton of Comcast and you Comcast; we look CEO Kari Walker forward to partnering with you again next year!

Giving youth a voice In April, our Kids-TALK Children’s Advocacy Center teamed up with the Museum of Contemporary Art - Detroit (MOCAD) to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Youth from across the city and metro area competed in this open-themed poetry slam to raise their voices about the themes and events that have impacted them most deeply throughout their lives. Our congratulations to all of the young poets! Mental health in the summer Thank you to our recent donors! For young people, the summer is a time of freedom from the structure of school, and a time looked forward to all year long as one in which to make memories with friends.

However, summertime can also mean that certain mental health issues need more attention than they do during the rest of the year. Our very own mental health care professionals share information on the types of problems that could be present more frequently during the summer and ways these issues can be prevented.

Tracy Wyman, Director of Children’s Behavioral Health Services at The Guidance Center, offers her perspective on children’s mental health during the summer. “We like to think that summertime should be a happy time,” Wyman says. “For kids it often means no homework and more freedom. But for some children, summer can be a difficult time. Summer can bring more unstructured time, late bed times and changes in routines.

“Sometimes, children who take medications during the school year ‘take a break’ during the summer months. Changes in daily routines can be anxiety provoking for some kids,” continues Wyman. “It is important to know what works best for your child during the summer months.” Wyman suggests these tips to keep your child healthy and happy this summer: • Maintain structured routines and bed times as much as possible. • Keep a calendar with your child and plan weekly activities together. • Make sure your children stay hydrated. Playing outdoors, summer heat and medication are all good reasons to drink plenty of water and non-sugary beverages. • Talk to your doctor about your child’s medication and summer schedules. Not all children benefit from ‘taking a break’. • Pay attention to excessive junk food and video gaming. Summer is a time for outdoor activities and exercise. • Maintain open conversations about your child’s moods and behavior. Many kids struggle with anxiety and depression during the summer months. By taking care to follow these tips and monitor your child’s behavior closely, everyone can benefit from a healthy routine this summer! Thank you to our recent donors!

AT&T Foundation - Bright Space Foundation DTE Energy Karen Colina Wilson Marathon Oil Company $10,000 for the STEM - $10,000 to the Foundation - $1,000 Foundation - $7,500 - $1,200 for the Career Club for 8th Kids-TALK Children’s for community events for our Center for Early literacy events at grade students at Advocacy Center for at our Walter White Childhood’s Moms our Walter White Sabbath Middle School child-friendly artwork to Community Resource Power Group. Community Resource in River Rouge. decorate the CAC. Center. Center.

The Michigan The Michigan Domestic Ronald McDonald Southgate Rotary - TJX Foundation - Department of Violence Prevention House Charities - $1,200 for the literacy $5,000 to support Community Health - & Treatment Board - $5,900 for School events at our Southgate our Walter White $10,000 for the Center $221,865 over three Readiness Kits for our Community Resource Community Resource for Early Childhood to years to support the family literacy program. Center. Center. enhance home visiting. Kids-TALK Children’s Advocacy Center.

VCE staff wins awards for excellence Congratulations to the staff of our Virtual Center for Excellence (VCE), who recently won three awards in Achievements in Media Excellence from the Media Communication Association–International. These awards highlight the quality of training videos produced by VCE in the areas of Recovery- Enhancing Environment, MiPATH (Michigan Personal Action Towards Health), and A Foundational Course in Cultural Competence. These training videos and other resources produced by VCE target the mental health workforce in Wayne County. By supporting our workforce, the VCE supports quality and consistent care to consumers and their families who receive mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services. Congratulations to all of the VCE staff for their quality work! 13101 Allen Road Southgate, MI 48195 734-785-7700 www.guidance-center.org

Board of Directors Ofcers James Weaks John Daly John Colina John Gatti Cheryl Kohs

Directors John Bussa Jerry Dorsey, IV Frederick Eaton Saundra Mull Hilary Ratner Kenneth Russell James Smith Gina Wilson Steward Chris Wigent Helen Yantz

Monday, June 24, 2013 At the Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club 11 a.m. Barbecue lunch 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Scramble Immediately following golf: Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres Sit-down dinner • Silent auction & raffle Visit www.guidance-center.org/events/golf for more information and to register. You are also invited to the Swing into Summer Golf Pre-Party at the Grosse Ile home of John & Angela Daly on June 17, 2013. Budd Lynch Visit www.guidance-center.org/events/swing-into-summer for 1917-2012 more information.