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Future is Bright for Brothers with FAS
June 1, 2008 marked a day of triumph and
celebration for REACH client Keith C., age 19,
as he graduated from twelfth grade at Osseo
Senior High. Graduation was a particularly
moving experience for Keith and his foster
parents Stephanie and Calvin. You see, Keith
is the first person in his biological family to ever
finish high school. He and his younger
brother, Casey, have successfully overcome
an extraordinarily difficult start in life to get to
this point with the love and commitment of
.their foster family and supports offered by
REACH. ,
. Stephanie knew it would be a challenge
when social services asked her to take cus-
tody of these two young boys with Fetal Alco-
hol Syndrome (FAS) nearly two decades ago.
The boys' mother had been unable to parent
them due to substance abuse and addiction.
As a result they faced many developmental
and behavioral issues related to their FAS and
difficult home life. StiD, Stephanie felt she had
to try to keep the boys together and provide
a stable home for them. Her extraordinary
commitment was/'ewarded with Keith's
graduation this year.
But getting to this point has been anything
but easy. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which is
the leading cause of preventable cognitive
disabi6ties in the U.S; poses many challenges
and manifests itself differently in different indI-
viduals. Issues with memory, comprehension,
behavior, and problem solving can be com-
mon traits in people with the disorder. Both
Keith and Casey have received special edu-
cation services since an early age to deal
with a variety of concerns related to FAS. .
Stephanie credits her husband of eighteen
years and REACH for helping give her the
strength to provide stability and support for
Keith (right) with brother Casey is the first person in his entire
family to ever finish high school with fhe help of REACH
Keith and Casey.
"It has been such a blessing having this con-
nection to REACH," says Stephanie. "The REACH
staff have been so helpful to our family, helping
us find the services we need, taking the boys to
appointments, and connecting us to other re-
sources. "
Both of the boys became involved with
REACH in 2003 through the Hennepin County
ChUdren's Mental Health Collaborative. They
receive ChUdren'sMental Health Case Manage-
ment services from REACH practitioners who
help coordinate the various services the boys
need. Mental Health Case Management also
provides support to Stephanie and her husband
to help them deal with the emotional and finan-
cial stress of caring for their children.
Additionally, the family benefits from ChU-
dren's Therapeutic Support Services provided by
REACH. This program offers skills training to ado-
lescents with both disabilities and mental health
issues at school and home, as wen as parenting
support to help create a more stable family envi-
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... Voting in 2008... page 2
More Ins ide ... Fall Programs...pages 3 to 7Ü... Bowl-A-Thon Results... page 9
Studies show that the pub6c p06cies set by federal and state legislatures affect people with disabirJties more than
any other segment of the population. The upcoming election in November wiD be extraordinarily pivotal as voters
will be selecting a new President, a new Congress and a new State legislature.
It's more important than ever for all of us who care about disabDity issues and policies to be informed, ask questions
and be advocates for people with disabirlfies. DO NOT TAKE YOUR SUPPORTS FOR GRANTEDI Before you vote, find
out where your candidates stand.
Here's just a sample of questions to ask:
MEDICAID (Waivered services, County case management, medical care) - WDI you vote to preserve full funding
for federal/state Medicaid to protect aR the services so vital to the independence and health of people
with disabinties? Or do you believe Medicaid should or could be cut as part of federal deficit reduction?
HOUSING -Adults with disabDities are among the poorest in the nation. Will you promise to defend federal/state
low income housing funds such as section 8?
TRANSPORTATION - Adults with disabDities rely heavily on public transportation to get to jobs, medical appoint-
ments, and community activities. More state/ federal funding is urgently needed to modernize pubrlC transit
and maintain the Metro MobiUty service. Will you vote to increase funds for public transportation?
Before you go to the voting booth, be sure you know how your candidates answer these and other questions
about supports fordisabDity.
REACH will be offering a two-part voting skills class for self-advocates in October. See page 3 for details.
IT'S YOUR LIFE-IT'S YOUR VOTE-MAKE IT COUNT!
DON'T MISS THE
2008 GHOSTLY GALA!
Get your costume ready for the best party of
the year! Join your friends for games, dancing
. and prizes at this fabulous REACH fundraiser!
WHEN:
WHERE:
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Brooklyn Park Community Center
5600 85th Ave. N.
6:30-9:00 pm
Individual $8 ($10 at the door)
Family/Group of 4 or more $6 each ($8 at the door)
(Food & drinks sold separately)
TIME:
COST:
Register today on the enclosed program registration form!
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Does Your Employer Conduct an
Annual Giving Campaign?
Designate REACH!
The United Way, Wells Fargo, and other
companies aHow employees to donate
directly to REACH through their workplace
campaigns.
Help provide services to individuals with
disabilities by designating REACH in your
company's annual giving drive. Just write
"REACH for Resources" in the appropriate
pledge card section. What a great way to
make a difference!
Fall2008
c e u es
EDUCATION, THERAPY, LEISURE ACTIVITIES
REACH is an agency that serves individuals with developmental disabilities and theirfamifies
in the West and Northwest metro area. Services include counseHng, therapy groups, commu-
nity living training and support, therapeutic recreation and leisure, information;' referral.
Inc.
Helping Individuals with Disabilities Reach Their Full Potential
1001 Highway 7, #217
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4177 Phone
(952) 988-6728 fax
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Counseling & Education
Counseling
Reach for Resources speciaHzes in
working with people with developmen-
tal disabDities such as mental retarda-
tion, down syndrome, autism, and mDd
to borderline cognitive difficulties, and
theirfamifies. We believe in a friendly,
supportive, person-centered approach,
and in setling personalized goals for
each client.
Reach accepts: Medical Assistance,
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN, Medica,
America's PPO.
To schedule an intake interview or for
information on counseling options call
Lisa Rivers, MA, LP at
(952) 988-4177
Empowerment Group
Men and women in this group learn to
.upport each other, solve their own prob-
~ms, advocate for themselves, and form a
strong social network. Participants must
arrange their own transportation and be
abl~ to wait independently for their ride.
tHERE: Eisenhower Center, 1001 High-
way 7, Hopkins
tHEN: Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm
Begins Sept. 16
EE: $10
An intake is required for new participants.
;all Mary Meyer at 952-988-4177 to register
or schedule an intake.
Voting Skills 2008
Come and join other self-advocates to
sharpen your knowledge about the
issues, leam ways to asSess your candi-
dates, and review the "how to's" of
voting. Sponsored by the Reach for
Resources Empowerment Group. This is
a 2 session course.
When: Tuesday, Oct 14 and
Tuesday, Oct 21st
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Reach for Resources office
1001 Hwy 7, '"' 217, Hopkins
Fee: FREE! Donations welcome
To register: Call Mary Meyer at 952-988-
4177 by Oct 7th
Support Group
Young Women in
Transition
(Ages 18-30)
This group provides an opportunity for
women with borderline to mild cogni-
tive disabiDties to talk with other women
about their concerns and experiences
regarding relationships, sexuality , grief
and loss, or other topics of interest.
This therapeutic group wiD meet one evening
per week at the Eisenhower Community
Center in Hopkins. I you wouid like to be 0
port of the group, on intake is required. Call
Lisa at 952.988.4177 for more information.
REACH OUT
Independent Living
Support for
Adults with Disabilities
Reach Out is an in-home support
service for adults with disabDities who
want to live independently, but have
been denied eHgibflfy for other public
assistance programs.
Clients are assigned a case manager
who provides on-going support with:
. Finding Housing
. Finding Employment
. Managing Finances
. Cooking & Cleaning
. Health & Safety Training
. Socialization
. Transportation
. Government Benefits Application
. Regular phone Checklns
. Crisis Support
Reach Out is tailored fo your individual
needs and offered at on affordable per
session fee.
Sliding scale or no-cost outreach scholar-
ships may be available based on family
income.
Call Mary Perkins at 952-98-4177 foro Free
Preliminary Assessment
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I and Waiver provider. If you are look-l
1 ing for a worker who can meet your l
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Youth Programs (Ages 5 -12)'..
NEW!
Nature
Discovery
Get to know the world
around you! Each week
we wDl talk about 0 differ-
ent nature theme and
spend time exploring out-
doors.
WHERE: Westwood HiUs Nature Center
St. Louis Pork
WHEN: Mondays
Sept. 8-0ct. 13
TIME: . 4:30,...;.5:30 pm
FEE:
$25 Resident
$30 Non-Resident
Bowling
Join us for fun,
non-competitive
open bowing.
You will bowl two
games each
week.
.
Northwest
WHERE: Doyle's
5000 W Broadway
Crystal
WHEN: Saturdays
Sept. 20,...;.Nov. 8
"-
TIME: 12:00,...;.2:00 pm
FEE: $35.00 Resident
$43.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
West
WHERE: Pork Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S
St Louis Pork
WHEN: Saturdays
Sept. 20,...;.Nov. 8
TIME: 9:30,...;.11 :30 om
FEE: $35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
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NEW!
Family
Yoga
Open to ages 5-21
This closs is designed for children/teens
- with disabilities and their parents to leam
yoga together. Increase attention span,
focus, muscle tone and fleXIbility! Siblings
welcome too. All children must be ac-
companied by at least one adult.
WHERE: St. Louis Pork Rec Center
3700 Monterey Dr.
WHEN: Tuesdays
Sept. 23-0ct. 28
TIME: 5:30,...;.6:30 pm
FEE: $50 for parent/child pair
$55 for non-residents
$20 for each additional person
Kid Fu
Fun martial arts programs for kids.
Come learn the moves of Jackie
Chon! Now 8 weeks!
Session 1:
Thursdays
Sept. 25-;-Nov. 13
Plymouth Creek Center
14800 - 34th Ave N
6:00,...;.6:45 pm
$56.00 Resident
$64.00 Non-resident
WHERE:
TIME:
FEE:
Session 2:
Wednesdays
Sept. 24-Nov. 12
Chanhassen Rec. Ctr.
2310 Coulter Blvd.
6:00 - 6:45 pm
$56.00 Resident
$61.00 Non-resident
WHERE:
TIME:
FEE:
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 10
Registration Notes
and Information
. Residents of our consortium cities
are aiven orioritv in reaistration.
Non-resident reaistrations will be
held until one week before the start
of the oroaram.
. If you ore 0 new participant in On
the Town, call Becca at (952) 988- .
4178 for information and to sched-
ule on intake interview.
. . Please Note: Participants may only
register for one social program per
quarter.
. Please do not sign up unless you
will be able to attend!
.
If you ore concerned about your
program filling up quickly, please
feel free to stop by the Reach for
Resources office to complete 0
registration form in person.
You wll receive 0 letter confirming
your registration along with sched-
ules for 011 programs you hove
been registered for at least one
week prior to the start of the pro-
gram.
Fall registration begins August 15
.
Teen Programs (Ages 13 - 21)
! N~~\ ~
Active Adventures
Bowling
Join us for fun, non-
competitive bowling.
YouwDI bowl two
games each week.
Northwest
WHERE:
WHEN:
Doyle's
5000 W Broadway
Crystal
Saturdays
Sept. 2D-Nov. 8
12:00-2:00 pm
$35.00 Resident
$43.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
TIME:
FEE:
West
WHERE:
Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S
St Louis Park
Saturday
Sept. 2D-Nov. 8
9:30-11 :30 am
$35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non-resident
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
. Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 30
Weekend Ventures
FALL: Join us for a wonderful week-
end getaway at beautiful Camp Kings-
wood in Mound, MN. Activities include
hiking, campfires, Frisbee golf, a chal-
lenge course and more! For ages 14-
23
WHEN: Sept 5th-7th
FEE: $350 for entire weekend
NEW!
WINTER: Enjoy holiday fun in down-
town Minneapolis. Stay in a hotel, visit
the Macy's holiday display and see the
Holidazzle parade!
WHEN: Dec. 5th-7th
FEE: $350 for entire weekend
Call Becca at 952-988-4178 for an
application
Make friends while trying new activities.
Fishing, games, art projects, community
events and more!
WHERE: Various northwest metro
locations
WHEN: Thursdays
Sept. 18-0ct. 23
TIME: Evenings
FEE: $40.00 Resident
$48.00 Non-resident
West Teen Explorers
A weekly social group that wUl explore
your community by enjoying activities
like concerts, plays, shopping, swim-
ming, movies, and eating out.
WHERE: Various West Metro locations
WHEN: Tuesdays
Sept. 23-Nov. 4
TIME:
FEES:
6:30 - 8:30 pm
$40.00 Resident
$45.00 Non-resident
Plus additional activity fee
Program Minimum 5, Maximum 20
Social Fun-Joyment
Social Fun-Joyment Is designed to meet the needs of those with High-
Functioning Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. These fun, age appropriate
groups are designed to help teens and young adults gain confidence In
their social Interaction skills and make new friends in a safe environment.
WHERE:
WHEN:
TIMES:
Teen Groups
The Depot Coffee House in Hopkins
Mondays, Sept. 22-Dec. 8
Group 1 4:00 - 5:30 pm (Jr. Hi)
Group 2 5:45 -7:15 pm (H.S)
$200.00 for 11 sessions
FEE:
WHERE:
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Young Adult Group
For Ages 19+
The Depot Coffee House i1 Hopkins
Wednesdays, Sept.24-Dec. 10
6:30 - 8:00 pm
$200.00 for 11 Sessions
Returning participants should contact Tara to register. An intake is reauired for new
participants. Please call Tara at (952) 988-4176.
NEW!
for Depot Group Teens!
DEPOT PERSONAL
PURSUITS
We are adding a secondary group for those
who want to explore interests and community
activities together. Activities wID be organized
by Depot group members with the help of
staff. These weekly activities wHl be held on
Thursdays or Saturdays, starting in October.
There will be no additional registration fee, but
certain activity costs may apply. CaD Tara for
more information.
Girls Club
This club is designed for girls ages 13-17
who are independent in their personal
care and want to meet new friends and
have fun!
WHEN:
One Saturday per month,
9/20, 10/18, 11/15, & 12/6
Various locations
$40.00 Resident
$45.00 Non-resident
WHERE:
FEE:
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Ad u It Fitness
Adult i;3owling
Join us for fun, non-
competitive bow6ng.
You wAI bowl two
games each week.
Northwest
Doyle's
5000 W Broadway
Crystal
Saturdays
Sept. 20-Nov. 8
12:00-2:00 pm
$35.00 Resident
$43.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
Program Minimum 5, Ma><imum 30
WHERE:
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Earle Brown Bowl
6440 James Cir N
Brooklyn Center
Sundays
Sept. 20-Nov. 8
3:00-5:00 pm
$35.00 Resident
$43.00 Non-resident
Plus $4.00 Per Sunday
Program Minimum 5, Ma><imum 30
WHERE:
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
West
Park Tavern
3401 Louisiana Ave S
St Louis Park
Saturday
Sept. 20-No. v 8
9:30-11 :30 am
$35.00 Resident
$40.00 Non-resident
Plus $3.00 Per Saturday
Program Minimum 5, Ma><imum 30
WHERE:
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Yoga forAd~lts
(ages 18+)
Relax, gain f1e><ibility, and get in shape at
this great program.
WHERE: St. Louis Park Recreation Center
3700 Monterey Dr. .
St. Louis Pork
Tuesdays
Sept. 23-0ct. 28
6:45 - 7:45 pm
$40.00 Resident
$45.00 Non-resident
Program Minimum 5, Ma><imum 20
Call Becca of (952) 988-4178 for details
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
Walking Club
Keep that body moving and enjoy the
community! We wiD walk at various in-
door and outdoor locations.
WHERE: Various Locations
WHEN: Mondays
Sept. 8-Oct. 13
TIME: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
FEE: $25.00 Resident
$30.00 Non-Resident
Program Minimum 5, Ma><imum 15
The Adaptive Recreation program is a cooperative effort between REACH tor Resources nd the Northwest Consortium and West Consortium of
cities. The Northwest Consortium consists of: Brooklyn Park. Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, New Hope, Piymouth and Rob-
binsdale. The West Consortium consists of: Chanhassen, Chaska, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Sf. Louis Park. For information and registration pro-
cedures, can Tara or Becca at 952-988-4177. NOTE: For persons not living in one of the above communities, you are considered a "non-resident"
and need to add a $8 to the registration fee for Northwest city programs and $5 to the registration fee for West city programs.
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Adult Social Pro
On the Town I
A social group for young aduls, ages 18 - 25,
who are ildepenctEmt and would like to
e>lplore ttlei' community. Meets twice per
month.
WHERE: Various locations in the Norttmest
& West SubUJbs
WHEN: Every other Friday evenilg
Beginnilg Sept. 19
TIME: Varies with activiy
FEE: $20.00 Reliident
$25.00 Non-mliident
Plus additional activity fees
Program Mi1inum 5, Ma>inum 15
On the Town II
A social group for adults, ages 26 - 50, who
can access the community independently
with mininaI supervision. Two SatuJdays per
month.
Various locations in the Norttmest
& West SubUlbs
Every otherSatuJday evening
Beginning Sept. 20
Varies with activiy
$20.00 Reliident
$25.00 Non-mliident
Plus additional activity fees
Program Mininum 5, Ma>inum 15
WHERE:
WHEN:
TIME:
FEE:
rams
Club West (west metro) and Wednesday Night Social (northwest metro)are
social programs for adulsage 18 and older. Meet new friends and visit with
old friends while enjoying games, dances, movies, bingo, etc.
Staff to participant rolio is 1:10
Program Milimum 5, MaJ6num 30 (for each program)
Club West
WHERE: Variouswe:l metro
lOcations
WHEN: Wednesdays
Sept.17-Nov.5
TIME: 6:30 -8:30 pm
FEE: $40.00 Re9dent
$45.00 Nol1-leliident
Plus adcilional acfiviIy fee
Friday Night Dances
Join your friends and groove to all the
latest hits! Sponsored in collaboration
with Project Soar.
TIME:
FEE:
WHEN:
7 - 9 pm (all dances)
$5.00 at the door
Sept. 12
Plymouth Creek Center
14800 34th Ave. N.
Nov. 21
St. Louis Park High School
6425 W. 33rd St.
FALL FORMAL
Join your friends from an over the metro for an evening of fun and
excitement. Bring a date or come as a group for a very special
.fan dance.
PRIZES! REFRESHMENTS! PICTURES!
Don't Miss This Great Event!
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 26
TIME: 7-9 pm
.WHE.RE: Edinborough Park Great Hall
7700 York Ave. S., Edina
. COST: $7 at the door. Pictures $2
ATTIRE: Semi-formal or formal. Don't forget a corsage or
.. boutonniere for your date!
Hosted by REACH, Ridgedale YMCA Project Access, Project Soar,
ARLE & Windows of Opportunity
Wednesday Night Social
WHERE: Crystal Community Center (and
other nealby locations)
WHEN: Wednesdays
Sept. 17-Nov.5
TIME: 6:30 -8:30 pm
FEE: $40.00 Resident
$48.00 Nol1-leliident
Plus additional activiIy fee
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~ FALL: Join us for weekend getaway 1
1 at beautiful Camp Kingswood in 1
~ Mound, MN. Activities include hiking, 1
~ campfires, Frisbee golf, a challenge 1
~ course and more! For ages 23 and 1
1 older. 1
l WHEN: September 5-7 1
i FEE: $350 for entire weekend i
i NEW! i
~ WINTER: Enjoy holiday fun in down- ~
1 town Minneap06s. Stay at a hotel, visit 1
1 the Macy's holiday display and see the 1
I H06dazzle parade! I
l WHEN: December 5-7 j
$350 for entire weekend
For an application, please call
Becca at (952) 988-4178
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Registration Form-Fall 2008
Advance payment is required for 011 programs. NO REGISTRATION AT PROGRAMS OR BY PHONE. To ensure 0 spot in the program(s)
of your choice, moil in payment and registration form os soon os possible. Residents of the West & Northwest consortium of cities
receive preference in registration. See bottom of page 6 for list of cities. Registration is then open to non-residents one week prior
to the start of the programs (unless program is full). Registration Begins August 15, 2008
Name:
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Birth date:
Address:
Home Phone:
City:
Zip Code:
Work Phone:
Emergency Contact: Emergency Phone:
DYes 0 No I have waivered services and an authorization for Reach For Resources to biD for these programs.
DYes 0 No Do you require wheelchair access?
Photo Waiver: My photo may be token at Reach programs and used' for promotional materials, unless I check below:
o No, I DO NOT wish to hove my photo used.
Disability (please include specific information such as seizures, allergies, special diet etc.):
Social Worker:
Parent(s)/G uardian(s):
Home Address:
Parent(s) E-MaD:
Parent(s)Employer:
Employer Address:
Annual House- 0 $0 - $24,999
hold Income: 0 $100,000 - $124,999
Social Worker's Phone:
Parent/Guardian's Phone:
City:
Parent(s) CeO Phone:
Employer Phone:
Zip:
0$25,000-$49,999
o $125,000 - $149,999
City:
o $50,000 - $74,999
o $150,000 . $174,999
Zip:
o $75,000 - 99,999
0$175,000 - $199,999
o $200,000+
I, the undersigned, certify that the above information is accurate. I understand that participation In this actlvHy is completely voluntary and the actlvHy is being offered
for the benefit of the participant. Reach for Resources shaD not be &able for any claims, Injuries, or damages of whatever nature, incurred by the participant arising out
of, or connected with, the activity. On behal of myself and the participant I expressly forever release and discharge Reach for Resources, Its agents or employees, from
any such claims, Injuries or damages. I have received a copy of Notice of Privacy as required by HIPAA. I have read, understood and agree to these privacy practices.
Legal Guardian:
Date:
0 Program Resident/N on-Res
0 Adult BowIng Doyle's $35.00 / $43.00
0 Adult BowIng Earle Brown $35.00 / $43.00
0 Adult Bowing Pork Tavern $35.00 / $40.00
0 Youth/Teen Bowling Doyle's $35.00/ $43.00
0 Youth/Teen Bowling ParkTav. $35.00 / $40.00
0 Nature Discovery $25.00/ $30.00
0 Family Yoga (# attending-> $50.00/ $55 (+$20)
0 Kid Fu - Session 1 Plymouth $56.00 / $64.00
0 Kid Fu - Session 2 Chanhassen $56.00/$61.00
0 West Teen Explorers $40.00 / $45.00
Fall
2008
0 Program Resident/N on-Res
0 Active Adventures $40.00 / $48.00
0 Girls Club $40.00 / $45.00
0 Adult Yoga $40.00/ $45.00
0 On the Town I $20.00 / $25.00
0 On the Town II . $20.00/ $25.00
0 Club West $40.00 / $45.00
0 Wednesday Night Social $40.00' / $48.00
0 Walking Club $25.00 / $30.00
0 Ghostly Gala-lndividual $8.00 each
0 Ghostly Gala-Group $6.00 each
# attending _ Total Enclosed $_
0 Weekend Ventures Send me Info
Please mail completed form with payment to Reach at:
1001 Highway 7 #217Hopkins, MN 55305
Office (952) 988-4177 www.reachforresources.org
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Our fabulous Bowl-A-Thon on April 25, 2008 raised a record
$15,292! Thanks to all of our bowlers, sponsors, volunteers and
New Hope Bowl for making this the best year ever!
Top Fundralser: Joe
Parker with $18531n
pledges.
Top Men's 80wing
Score: Dave Plocek
Top Team Score: Dean Voss, Kirsten Hokanson,
Kelly Thompson. & Tim Thompson
Top Women's
Bow6!]g Score:
Nancy KeDy
Top Youth Bowing
Score: Sam Johnsen
THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL 2008 BOWL-A-THON SPONSORS!
TITLE SPONSOR
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EVENT SPONSOR
LARS 0;:".] . KING
A St. Paul-based national litigation firm serving businesses and individuals in
dispute resolution and various business advisory roles. Larson King provides
outstanding trial lawyers serving both defendants and plaintiffs and offers compre-
hensive, quality legal services throughout the country.
2800 Wells Fargo Place, 30 E. 7th St.. Sf. Paul. MN 651.312.6500
McGough Companies offers a comprehensive range of real estate
services including development, constr uction, and facilities man-
agement. McGough prides itself on quality craftsmanship and
high-integrity partnerships with all of its clients.
2737 Fairvlew Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 651-633-5050
Luncheon Soonsors
Arbonne International
Commercial Furniture Services, Inc.
Primus Law Office
Welsh Construction
Prize/General Soonsors
Judith Anthony
Mimi Bulman
Steve & Marcia Crist
Fab Babz DJ Service
Ben & Christine Hirsch
Paul & Jean Jaeger
Jan Kaul
Ruth Ann Kempf
Sally Klemp
Karl Schamber
Beth Stenzel
US Bancorp Foundation
In-Kind Soonsors
Applebees
Burger King
Champs
Chilis
Crossroads Dei
EI Loro's
Grizzly's Pizza
Gold Lane Sponsors
The Ben Johnson Family
Merrill Lynch
Welsh Companies
Silver Lane Sponsors
Stan & Amy Baratz
Bremer Bank
Fraser
Hammer, Inc.
Hoffman & Swintek
Bronze Lane Sponsors
AP A Medical Equipment
Bell Mortgage
Dean Superior Vending
Mann Theatres
Metro Sales
Minneapolis Elks Lodge
Paramount Real Estate Corp
RSS Networking/MJS Security
Ann Van Sickle
Guthrie Theater
Jet's Pizza
Lifetouch Inc.
Mann Theatres
Medina Entertainment
Minnesota Historical Society
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Vikings
Old Country Buffet
Panaderla La Loma Bakery
Perkins Restaurant
Rudolphs
Saint Paul Saints
Santorini Taverna & Grill
Snuffy's Malt Shop
Stages Theatre Company
Sunsets Restaurant
The Jungle Theater
Three Rivers Park District
Timberlodge Steakhouse
Trader Joes
Walker Art Center
Mike & Mary Perkins
Maxine Skold
Volunteers
Twin Cities Single Volunteers
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Address Service Requested
1001 Highway 7 #217
Hopkins, MN55305
(952) 988-4177
Future is Bright (Continued from page 1)
ronment. REACH recreation programs have also helped the boys learn social skills and de-
velop a network of support.
Despite their history and disabilities, Keith and Casey have triumphed by overcoming
many challenges. Keith loves learning and has a long-term goal to live on his own. He looks
forward to continuing his education through the Vector transition program in the fall. Casey
has made great strides as wel, improving his behavior at school and earning A's and B's in
the past year. He is on track to graduate next May and hopes to one day go to college
and study architecture.
As the boys move into adulthood, they may continue to need support services. Adults
with FAS can have difficulty living independently, placing them at high risk for homelessness,
unemployment, and justice system involvement. Raising chDdren with FAS and experiencing
their lives unfold has made Stephanie understand the crucial importance of prevention,
early intervention and strong support systems. She has become a community advocate for
fami6es dealing with the disorder and started a non-profit, Fetal Alcohol FamUy Connection,
to develop an FAS awareness video.
Because Keith and Casey received early intervention and have such a strong support
system through REACH, their future is hopeful. Both of the boys are committed to their edu-
cation, they are working part-time jobs this summer and have become involved in their
church. Stephanie feels very proud that neither of them have ever had any problems with
the law or substance abuse. REACH wUI continue to work with the boys and their family, pro-
viding the wide range of support services they need to make a successful transition to self-
sufficiency as adults. Finishing high school is a wonderful achievement and our congratula-
tions go out to Keith and his entire family!
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Dear Little League Sponsor,
Thank you for your support of the 2008 MN Little League Softball State
Tournament. Our Chanhassen Little League hosted 7 teams and nearly 400 fans at
this year's event and we thank you for your gifts and time that made the event a great
success.
Little League Softball is an international organization currently hosting Wodd Series
Championships for players ages 12-18. The MN State Tournament in late July crowned
these State champions, who represented Minnesota in a roster of champions or Regional
play:
DIVISION
9/10
Little League
Junior League
CHAMPION
Centennial Little League
Itasca Little League
Chanhassen Little League
Again, our sincere thanks for your generous gifts to each family, your hospitality the
weekend of the tournament, and for your business partnership as we hosted this important
event.
Sincerely,
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