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A New Beginning and More From Frisco Family Services

11 March, 2010 11:47:00 FFSC

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A New Beginning

New Beginnings* is making a positive difference in those that FFSC serves. Sharon, a senior citizen was let go from her full-time employer as a leasing agent due to company budget cuts. She was struggling to pay rent and basic necessities, such as food, despite the fact that throughout her life, she had been the one her family had turned to for help. Like many FFSC clients having to seek services for the first time, Sharon found herself in the unique position where she needed to seek help. Sharon sought the help of FFS and received assistance with her rent, and made a few trips to the food pantry for groceries. Meanwhile, she was attending Collin College to obtain her real estate license. During this time, Sharon was also active in FFS's Adult Education and New Beginnings workshops. She attended all four workshops in the New Beginnings series and signed-up to receive additional one-on-one mentoring. Recently, she landed a job as property manager at a new housing development here in Frisco. FFS would like to take this opportunity to not only congratulate Sharon on her gainful employment, but to also thank New Beginnings for all of their hard work and dedication in equipping FFS clients with the life-skills necessary to obtain employment.
If you would like to help those like Sharon, please make a donation today. Any amount will make a difference in the lives of many.
*(HR professionals including Donna Galatas, Jackie Torres, Linda Roy, Kim Hefley, Debbie German, and Paula Foster have come together and partnered with FFSC to offer clients customized guidance on resume and cover letter preparation, application completion, how to research potential employers and jobs, interview techniques, salary negotiation and professional image)

Emerald City Band Supporting FFS

Emerald City Band sure knows how to ring in the new year and brought in 2010 with a bang!! Selling out the event, they filled the ballroom to capacity at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Frisco Conference Center at their inaugural New Year's Eve Rock the '10. Demonstrating their support for the Frisco community, Deno Taglioli and Billy Rodriguez of Emerald City Band recently presented a check to Joni Klarin, FFS Development Director. Thank you Emerald City Band for "Rockin'" in our community and helping those in need or in crisis! With another sell out expected, be sure to make your reservations early for the 2011 New Year's Celebration.
Stayed tuned as we will bring you details on the rescheduled Rockin' the Village in Newman Village featuring Emerald City.

It's Krystle Klear!

You've probably seen our 2010 Gala "Salsa Nights" advertising. All of it came together with the help and design of our volunteer, Krystle Thurston-Berry. Krystle, and her company Krystle Klear Design, immediately came on board as one of our Gala Media Sponsors and has been responsible for designing fliers, magazine and newspaper ads, and our magnificent gala website.
Krystle Klear Design is a unique, Christian, family owned web and graphic design studio based here in Frisco and has over 20 years of extensive experience architecting comprehensive design projects, branding products and services across a wide array of media. Thank you Krystle, for providing your talents and expertise to this event. Visit her website at www.krystlekleardesign.com.
Watch your mail! Next week, many of you will be receiving an invitation (designed by Krystle) to 2010 Gala "Salsa Nights". However, no invitation is required. Make your reservations now!!

Food Drive Scavenger Hunt

Little Hands is a new volunteer program at FFS offering family volunteer activities for children ages 10 and under. If you have little ones we encourage you to participate.
Our next event is a food drive scavenger hunt! This is a great way to collect non-perishables and other items for our food pantry. FFSC food pantry supplies over 30,000 pounds of food and needed items to more than 350 families each month. We need your help to keep our food pantry stocked with the needed items.
Food Drive Scavenger Hunt: The rules are simple. Please collect needed items from friends and neighbors! No buying items from the store and no collecting more than two items from each house. We are providing a list of our most needed items.

Drop-Off Date: March 27, 2010
Time: 11am-1pm
Location: Frisco Family Services Center
8780 Third Street, Frisco, TX 75034 If you plan to participate, please email volunteer2@friscocenter.org

Spring Into Action at Frisco Resale!

Haven't made your Spring Break plans yet? Well, spring into action to help those in need and include Frisco Resale in your plans. Shop our March Madness Sale, volunteer your time receiving, sorting and organizing donations or do a little spring cleaning and bring in your new or gently used furniture, clothing or household goods.
Don't forget to Save Some Green on St. Patrick's Day-$10 off a $30 purchase when you use this coupon. Download coupon now!