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UPCOMING
EVENTS
December 12,
2008Child Nutrition
Workshop IN SPANISHSt. Rita's
Parish Center > View the
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A TIME FOR
REFLECTION...
As 2008 draws to a
close (and our schedules seem to get busier
every day this month!) we're taking time to
reflect on our 20th anniversary. 2008
marked 20 years of SCAN's commitment to the
children and families of Northern
Virginia. We celebrated through our Snapshots of Hope,
official proclamations from the
Commonwealth of Virginia as well as regional
governments, a beautiful commemorative sculpture and an
incredibly successful Toast
to Hope just last month.
As the celebration comes to an end, we are
more energized than ever before about the future
impact we will have on our community.
We hope YOU will consider the many
ways you can help us build hope for more
children and families next
year. This month, amid the hustle and
bustle of the season, take a moment for
SCAN and learn more about our volunteer opportunities
and donation
options. Plan NOW to
make an impact in 2009!
Thank you for another wonderful year of
support! Happy Holidays!
The SCAN
Family |
DECEMBER
2008
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR
CHILDREN IN YOUR "VILLAGE" AND AROUND THE WORLD,
ALL AT THE SAME TIME!
On Thursday, December 11th, from 7-9 PM,
you can shop at Ten Thousand Villages in Old Town
and 20% of sales will go directly to
SCAN!
Just in time for holiday shopping, Ten
Thousand Villages offers unique, fair trade
products that allow artisans around the world to
earn a fair wage and provide the opportunity for a
better quality of
life.
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TOAST TO HOPE: A CELEBRATION AND A
SUCCESS!
On November 15th, more than
260 friends and supporters of SCAN helped to raise
a record-breaking $75,000 to support SCAN's child
abuse prevention programs.
Held at the George Washington
Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, the
event's nostalgic birthday party theme offered
guests the chance to play games, enjoy birthday
cake, and celebrate SCAN's 20th
anniversary.
Above (L to R): Artist Joe
Mullins, creator of SCAN's 20th anniversary commemorative sculpture; Executive
Director Diane Charles; Board Member Kimberly
Mullins; Lisa Garvin; and Board Member Keither
Garvin.
Thank you to the many
sponsors, donors and volunteers who made this
event possible!
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A SPECIAL TIME FOR PARENT
SUPPORT
At this time of year, parents
often need more support and less stress.
SCAN is offering a full schedule of support
groups, playgroups and more to keep families
focused and strong during the holiday
season:
Child Nutrition Workshop IN
SPANISH
Friday, December 12th
THREE weekly Parent Support
Groups
Parents can share daily
frustrations and triumphs in a safe, supportive
atmosphere at SCAN's Parent Connection, Juntos
Por El Cambio and Padres Unidos
support
groups.
December
Calendar
For a complete listing of
everything SCAN has to offer parents this month -
as well as great tips and sources of
support...
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SPEAK UP FOR A CHILD...BECOME A
CASA VOLUNTEER!
There are hundreds of children in the
Alexandria and Arlington court
systems because of abuse and neglect.
You can help them have a
voice! SCAN's
Alexandria/Arlington CASA (Court Appointed Special
Advocate) Program is currently accepting
applications for its Winter 2009 volunteer
training class.
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SNAPSHOT OF HOPE:
Candace Radoski,
Volunteer
Candace Radoski found SCAN just a few months
after her first son, Jacob, was born in 2002. He
was a very challenging infant, and Candace and her
husband found that parenting him -- even with the
support of friends, family and one another -- to
be very difficult. This led her to reflect on her
own struggles, and she began to truly understand
and appreciate the difficulties other families
must face when parenting with fewer resources
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CANDACE'S FULL SNAPSHOT OF HOPE
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