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Faith in Action—Newsletter - Spring 2011 Edition





T HERE ’ S N O P LACE L IKE H OME ” R AISES $56K Faith in Action

is a dedicated team of

On March 19, Faith in Action held trained volunteers and

its third annual fund-raising professional staff

dinner and benefit auction, providing vital support

There’s No Place Like Home. and assistance

Through the generosity of our to seniors facing the

supporters and members of the challenges of aging

business community, and the hard who live in the

work of our volunteers, Faith in Greater Issaquah,

Action raised over $56,000. Sammamish, and Sno-

qualmie Valley

Once again, we had a full house communities.

Board members Abby Durr

of attendees. Characters in

and Brenda Shea decorate

costume—Dorothy, Scarecrow,

the hall by unrolling the In this issue

Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and a

yellow brick road!

Wizard of Oz—greeted our guests.

The event was generously under-

Auction raises over $56K…p1

written by Swedish Medical Center The money raised will go towards

and the Whitaker Foundation. helping frail and disabled elderly Blue Hair Benefit………..p1



Hot items for sale in the live auc- who live independently in our Sammamish Cares………….p2

tion included several golf pack- area. Faith in Action thanks the

TIPS intern for 2011……….p2

ages with TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, sponsors, donors, guests, and

a chance to fly a fighter plane, volunteers for making this event a Bed Bugs……………………...p2

fabulous wine cellars, and more! success.

From your Faith in Action

Director…..…………….….....p3



Volunteer Spotlight………...p4



R EBRANDING IN OUR F UTURE ? Thank you, Volunteers 2nd

half 2010…………………….. p5

In accordance with its Strategic Plan, the Faith in Action board is con-

sidering rebranding. This effort may include a new name, new logo, In Memoriam………………...p7

revamping our of website, and new marketing materials. Our mission Thank you, Auction Item

to support seniors who are facing the challenges of aging will remain Donors………………………....p6

unchanged. Please watch our Facebook page, your email, and this

newsletter for more developments! Thank you, Donors 2nd half

2010………………….……….…p7

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S AMMAMISH C ARES C ARES FOR S AMMAMISH N EIGHBORS

Neighbors in the City of Sam- wanis Club, and Habitat for volunteer, you can find out

mamish now have a new re- Humanity—East King County. more at http://tinyurl.com/

source to help them maintain Sammamish Cares has two cli- SammamishCares—or contact

their properties to code and to the office at 425-369-9120.

ents so far, helping to make

health and safety standards. decks and steps safer and set-

Sammamish Cares is a new ting up a fence that had blown

program, run by a coalition of over.

Faith in Action, the City of If you are interested in this

Sammamish, the Sammamish program for yourself or a

Rotary Club, Sammamish Ki- neighbor, or think you’d like to







I NTERN T O R ECORD C LIENT S TORIES , S ERVICES

Meet Faith in Action’s new through an interview process,

summer intern! For the sec- and they compete fiercely for

ond year in a row, Faith in Ac- the positions with nonprofits

tion is partnering with Teens throughout the greater Seattle

in Public Service (TIPS) to area. More than half of those

place a teen interested in pur- teens who applied for the pro-

suing public service as intern gram were not accepted.

with the agency. When we get a TIPS intern,

we know we have the cream

Our intern this year is Smrithi

of the crop!

Sukumar, a Sammamish resi-

dent who is a sophomore at This is evidenced by the fact

the International Community that Smrithi recently won first

School in Kirkland. Smrithi Sukumar, our place at the state’s Future

TIPS summer intern. Business Leaders of America

Smrithi will be recording our

Photo by LifeSpring conference in Spokane, and

clients’ and volunteers’ stories

will be representing our state

for our blog, website, and

other marketing and fundrais- If you are a client or a volun- at the National Business Lead-

ing efforts. The internship be- teer, Smrithi may contact you ership Conference in Orlando.

I hope you’ll join us in rooting

gins June 27 and runs to interview you, and take for her success.

through mid-August. photos or video this summer.

She will go out with groups We want our interns to have a

doing a project together to great experience with us. If

record their service, too. you meet Smrithi this sum-

mer, please welcome her to

TIPS screens and pays their service with Faith in Action.

interns. They must go

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F ROM YOUR F AITH IN A CTION D IRECTOR

Dear Faith in Action Friends,

I just got off the phone from one of our clients. Her volunteer, who drove

her for shopping and errands, recently had an increase in family responsi-

bilities, and could no longer help. Since that time, the client has been call-

ing us weekly, hoping that we have found a replacement.

On the surface, this elderly woman’s needs aren’t that great. She can walk

better than many of our clients, and lives in downtown Issaquah, where

Claire Petersky, stores and services are within a few blocks. She says she wants a ride to

Executive Director the hairdressers and to Bartell’s a couple of times a month. If you would

meet her, though, you’d realize that what she really needs is simply some-

one to talk to. It’s really hard, though, to call up an agency and say, “I’m

Faith in Action— lonely”. “I need someone to listen to me and care about me”.

Supporting Senior

If you were all alone, wouldn’t you want a friend?

Independence

You can be a friend to an elderly person in our community. You can pro-

Board of Directors vide practical help—a ride to the doctor, taking garbage to the curb for

pick-up—but you also can make a connection to another human being

Doug Watson,

who may not have that many other people in his or her life.

President

Tracy Fitzsimmons, More elders who are waiting for your help:

Vice President In her 70s, lives on the Plateau, and needs a ride to Seattle for cancer

John Rittenhouse,

treatment daily. Would you consider driving her one day a week until her

Secretary treatment is over? If 5 people are willing to make the short-term weekly

Naomi Kennamer,

commitment, then we know she has a fighting chance at recovery.

Treasurer

Jo Bellflower Age 88, lives in downtown Issaquah. She needs a ride to Safeway at the

John Bratmon beginning of the month, after her social security check comes in, so she

Abby Durr can go shopping.

Doug Eglington Just age 62, but is disabled—lives near Preston and needs help with

Rev. Nolen Holcomb housekeeping. We’ve had troubles making a match because she lives out

Kim Jenkins, PhD a ways, and has five cats. There’s got to be a cat-lover out there who’d

Brenda Shea be willing to give her a hand—would that be you?

If you have it in your heart to help an elderly person in our community,

Staff call the office at 425-369-9120 and ask to speak to Margie, our volunteer

Claire Petersky, coordinator. If it’s easier for you to give money rather than time, your do-

Executive Director nation will enable us to recruit, screen, and train volunteers to help these

Margie Costello, clients, and more in the future. Use the envelope enclosed or the form on

Volunteer the back page.

Coordinator Thank you for your support of our community’s seniors!

Laura Simpson,

Client Services Warm Regards,

Coordinator

Teresa Lalk,

Program Assistant

Claire Petersky, Executive Director

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V OLUNTEER S POTLIGHT : T HE L EE F AMILY W INS A S AMMI !



The Lee Family became the The Lee Family became volun-

teers for our program in

first Faith in Action volunteers

to win a Sammi Award, in the March 2009. For the past year

Unsung Hero category, on and a half, Man Jae, his wife

March 18, 2011. Eun Jin, children Yung Yeob

Popularly dubbed “The Oscars (when he hasn’t been in col-

lege) and James helped a

of Sammamish”, the Sammi

Faith in Action client whose

Awards celebrates and en-

health conditions prevent her

hances community involve-

ment by gathering and telling from leaving her home.

stories of inspiration. The family went shopping for

their client weekly. When they

returned they cleaned her The Lee Family at home

house, changed her bed lin-

They have also invited mem-

ens, and visited with her.

bers of their church to partici-

When needed, they helped

pate in group projects with

with chores that need to be

our agency, helping to pro-

done on the inside and Man

mote our programs through-

Jae and his boys made sure

out the community.

the yard was kept up.

Do you know a family who

The family’s unselfish weekly

would like to volunteer on the

gift of time and compassion

The Lees accepting the behalf of one our clients?

showed their commitment to

Sammi. Photo by Nadalin Please call the office at 425-

improve the life of a senior.

Photography 369-9120.







C LIENTS AND V OLUNTEERS L IVE ON IN OUR H EARTS

While Faith in Action provides  Marian Webster We honor the memory of each

services, our clients return to  William Millburn one, and share with family and

us the gift of their stories, their  Helen Russell friends our condolences.

spirits, and their lives.  Charles Epps

 Agnes Schmoe

Losing a client is difficult for

 Gay “GG” Courtnay

staff and volunteers. Our Faith

in Action circle is made smaller

We also lost a faithful program

by the loss of the following

volunteer, Matsumi “Mats”

individuals:

Kanagae.

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T HANK Y OU , S ECOND H ALF OF 2010 V OLUNTEERS !

Our volunteers who Val Franzke-Munro Hiroko Lindsey Joann Swanson

gave hours of ser- Mitzi Fritz Stephanie Loesche Donna Taylor

vice, from July 1, Bob Fritz DeeAnn Maher Linda Teit

2010, to December Padmapriya Ganapathi Sara Mathy Hank Thomas

31, 2010: Chinesh Gandhi Nathan Matsumiya Cathy Ullakko

Karen Adkinson Jim Gorringe Pat McClintock Margaret Waldron

Debbie Gottschalk Molly A. McDonell Rochelle Wyatt

Trevor Adkinson

Kristen Grant Ron A. McDonell Helen Yantus

Ron Andresen

Benjamin Arntzen Mark Gresbrink Kim Meissner Justin Yantus

Joe Hage John Mizenko

Sylvia Ashmore

Anne Hall Andrea Mjelde Symbol Key

Jenn Baggs

Jens Hansen Brittany Morak

Paul Batig New volunteer in

Joan Harlow Marquelle Morgan

Stephanie Baxter 2nd half of 2010

Geoff Hazel Molly Mulroy

Susie Bell

Ron Heinrichs Timothy Myer

Lea Berba

Allie Henninger Jared Newton 10 or more years

BeckyBerg

Heather Higgins Naomi Nkinsi of service

Carol Bergan

Bob Hinckley Connor Palmeroy

Mike Birdsall

Nolen Holcomb Kirsten Parris

Brittany Bolz

Kirby Jankoucek Stan Pasin Super Volunteer -

Janet Bolz

Jan Bradshaw Donna Jaske Mary Patterson 50 or more hours

Kim Jenkins Mark Payne contributed in the 6

Tricia Bringardner

Indumathy Kanakaraju Claire Petersky month period

Carmen Britt

Mats Kanegae Emma Levine Petersky

Cathy Bruckner

Kelly Kenwick Rose Levine Petersky

Carol Bush

Esther Kile Allison Reid

Sue Calabro

Marie Krack Sharon Rigbi

Eldon Carlson

Marion Krueger John Rittenhouse

Susan Castelazo

Nan Krueger Herb Roberts

Austin Clark

Ron Krueger Gary Rosenow

Margie Costello

Teresa Lalk Margaret Rosenow

Drew Cox

Greg Lang Carolyn Rossi

Ingrid Cox

Kyle Larson John Rossi

Nicki Cox

Margaret Larson Laure Runyan

PJ Cox

Laura Laudolff Judy Schneider

Eve Curtis

Ramona Law- Kevin Selkowitz

Kim Doshi

rence Corriene Shea

Dick Drumm

Eun Jin Lee Laura Simpson

Pat Durand

James Lee Scott Smiley

Janell Faletto

Jason Lee Marlena Smith

Carol Fare

Jung Yeob Lee Marty Smith

Barbara Fears

Man Jae Lee Richard Smith

Stan Finkelstein

Lon Lindo Fransisca Soerjono

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“T HERE ’ S N O P LACE L IKE H OME ”A UCTION I TEM

D ONORS - T HANK Y OU !

"Joe The Pro" at TPC Sno- Dirks Drycleaning Josie Haynes Remlinger Farms

qualmie Ridge Disneyland Resort Karate West Rhonda Newton, DDS

A Plus Hearing Aids Don Smith Kim Jenkins Ron Andresen

Aimee Thornton & Jim Donna Price King 5 Ruth and Millard Petersky

Grimshaw Doug and Christine Kirkland Performance Sammamish Ace

Air Combat USA Watson Center Hardware

Airial Balloon Company Doug and Shari Eglington Landmark Theaters Sammamish Domino’s

All Critters Animal Hospital Dr. Levy Laura and Alistair Simpson Pizza

Anette Busick Dry Cleaners - USA Laurel Ink Sammamish Highlands

Ann Jenkins Duke’s Chowder House Lazy River Vineyard Veterinary Clinic

Anne Brautovich Clark Eastside Fire and Rescue Leathers Home Furnishing Sammamish Hot Yoga

Anonymous Eisma Photography Liza's Cleaning Services Sammamish YMCA

Argosy Cruises Emerald Downs Loren and Teresa Lindo Sasa & Kenny Kirkpatrick

Arnie Prentice, Kibble & Experience Music Project Lorraine & Nicholas Scottish Lakes High Camp

Prentice Eve Curtis Gauvin Seattle Fudge

Arthur Murray Dance f7 Photography Lowe's Issaquah Seattle Ghost

Studios Family Fun Center Mahinui Na Lani Seattle Sounders

ArtsWest Fitness Together - Margaret Moore Shelley Wilson

Barrett & Patty Mayes Issaquah Margaret Rosenow Sherwin Williams Shon

Barrier Motors Frankies Pizza Marination and Cambria Schmidt

Bellevue Arts Museum Gallery Concerts Marion and Ron Krueger Skate King

Bet Alef Meditative Gary Bergen Mary Patterson Sno King Amateur Hockey

Synagogue Gary Rosenow Mary Queen of Peace Starbucks – Issaquah

Bill Kennamer Gentle Dental - Redmond Book Club Starbucks - Sammamish

BKB & Company Gold's Gym Issaquah Michael and Tracy Highlands

Blue Dog Greenlake Family Fitzsimmons Supercuts – Issaquah

Brenda and Brian Shea Dentistry Michael's - Crossroads Taproot Theater

Brian & Cris Cleaning Hellriegel's Portrait Studio Michael’s Chevrolet of Teavana

Services Hilton Bellevue Issaquah The Children's Museum

Bulkey Associates Hilton Garden Inn Mike Green The FairyMobile

Burke Museum Home Instead Senior Care Mode Organic Salon The Museum of Flight

Canlis Restaurant Huntington Learning Naomi Kennamer The Puyallup Fair

Carol Bergan Center Northwest Outdoor Center Tina Butt

Carol Clodt Issaquah Sewing & P.P. Photography TPC Snoqualmie Ridge

Cascade Bicycle Club Vacuum Pacific Market Trader Joe’s of Issaquah

Century Ballroom Issaquah Trophy International Tully's Coffee

Charlotte Baker Jane Goodall Instuite Patty's Hair Design US Bank

Civilized Nature Jane Shansky Paul & Judi Bautel US Senator Patty Murray

Claire Petersky Jared and Kristin Phillips Ute Wolf

Countryside Floral Eglington Plateau Motors Village Theatre

Creekside Angling Co. Jazz Alley Premier Designs Jewelry Waterways Cruises and

David and Carol Jenny's Pho Pure Indulgence Salon Events

Whitworth Jo Bellflower QFC Sammamish Pine White Horse Toys

Dean Barnett John and Jan Rittenhouse Lake Center WomanSpirit Center

Diane Lee Joletta Hatfield Ramona Lawrence World Mark by Wyndham

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley Jones Soda Regis Salons Yuen Lui Studio

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T HANK Y OU , S ECOND H ALF OF 2010 D ONORS

Our donors from Providence Health Under $100 Sharon S. Hillberg

7/1/10—12/31/10: System Anonymous Rev. Nolen Holcomb &

The Ridge Women's Anonymous Rev. Suzi Robertson

Over $5,000 Golf Club Anonymous Esther C. Kile

Khaki Foundation The Whitaker Judith Alegos Emily “Eblin” Kohler

Foundation Asher Family Hermina M. Lapinsky

$2,500—$5,000 Waggener Edstrom Ethel Bauer Loni Law

City of Sammamish Worldwide Robert & Mary Bernard Beverly L. Lewis

City of Issaquah Jeanne Bononcini Nora A. Mangold

Microsoft Employee $100 - $249 Carol & Monte Clodt Sara Mathy

Gift Matching Pro- Michael & Sandra Betty S. Condon Evelyn Monroe

gram Birdsall Anne S. Cooper Barbara A. Morson

Paul J Brynes Gay G. Courtnay Mary Pickard

$1,000—$2,499 James & Janet Carson Sharon M. Dahl Elizabeth Rice

Christine Bryant Joyce T. Eckerich Laverta Dauterman Suellen Rooney

Evangelical Lutheran Craig & Sandra Hill Charles & Willisa Michael J Rusnak

Church of America— Tom & Mary Ann Dorian Maria Schroeder

Region 1 Hurley Henry & Patricia Harry & Claradell

Kawabe Memorial Fund Marie A. Kernie Durand Shedd

Sammamish Irene C. Knowlton Leann Eckert Donna M. Shepard

Presbyterian Church Loren & Teresa Lindo Episcopal Church of Sheldon and Emillie

Snoqualmie Valley Kent L. Martin the Holy Cross Shepard

Hospital Richard J. Mitchell Evergreen Marketing Bjorn & Gail Sorensen

E.R. & A.M. Turner Claire Petersky & David Jeanette Feiklowicz Jacklyn Thomas

Foundation Levine Ruth M. Foster Lisa Turnpaugh

Millard & Ruth Petersky Carol Jean Gardner Harriet Twitchell

$500—$999 Phyllis Pieri Kathryn Garrity Velta Svinis

Ronald & Marion Ronald & Robin Gentile Dorothy White

$250—$499 Krueger Evelyn Hamilton Charles & Daphne

Tracy Fitzsimmons Steven & Lisa Evie Hanks Willsmore

Hancock Forest Mgmt Shennum Mary Ellen Hanks Scott & Rochelle Wyatt

Mark & Linda Greenlaw William Shonk Ronald & Laurabeth

G. Robert Noel Doug and Christine Heinrichs

Watson Allie Henninger





Please note: Guests who donated and/or purchased items at “No Place Like Home” will be

featured in the Fall Newsletter with our other first half of 2011 supporters

We have done everything we can to ensure that this newsletter’s lists of donors and volunteers

are correct and complete. If you know of any errors or omissions,

please accept our apologies, and give corrections to us at:

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