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The Funsters, well known for their lively and memorable music, will perform at the People’s Place Halloween Rock ‘N’ Roll Gala & Silent Auction at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover on Saturday, October 27th, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Call 422-8033, ext. 183 for reservations or more details.
ROCK THE NIGHT AWAY AND HELP PEOPLE'S PLACE
If you like to hear or dance to good old rock ‘n’ roll music or if you like to eat wonderfully prepared family-style served food or if you like to bid on a wide variety of auction items then you will not want to miss the People’s Place Halloween Rock ‘N’ Roll Gala & Silent Auction on Saturday, October 27th at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.. Music will be by the fabulous FUNSTERS who have a knack for playing tunes you will remember and want to sing along with as well as take requests for all types of music. While you enjoy all this you will also be helping People’s Place continue to offer its many, varied programs to the residents of Delaware and surrounding communities. How can you beat that?
The Modern Maturity Center hall will be lavishly decorated with spooky decorations, and you are invited to dress the theme with either Halloween costumes or rock ‘n’ roll attire or come casual and just enjoy the night. There will be prizes for several categories. So, get your dancing feet ready or just sit and snap your fingers to the lively and entertaining music. The large silent auction of nearly 200 great items include original artwork, jewelry, weekend getaways, gift certificates, tools and hunting gear, seasonal items and much, much more. This will be a great opportunity to start your holiday shopping.
The "Halloween Rock ‘N’ Roll Gala & Silent Auction" benefits all the programs offered by People's Place in Dover, Milford, Millsboro, Seaford, Smyrna and the surrounding communities. People's Place is a non-profit human services organization with offices in Dover, Milford, Millsboro, Smyrna and Seaford offering mental health, domestic violence, case management, mediation and children’s services. People’s Place is a full-member of the United Way of DE and receives state and federal grants as well as private donations, which ensure the success of their programs.
Tickets for the Halloween Rock ‘N’ Roll Gala & Silent Auction are just $50 each, which includes a memorable full-course meal and delightful evening of entertainment as well as the opportunity to win prizes for costumes and bid on unbelievable auction items. Tables of eight to ten people can be reserved. Everyone loves the FUNSTERS, so don’t miss this opportunity to hear and watch their original shows. If you would like to reserve tickets, sponsor the event, donate an auction item or ask for more details, please call Brenda at
422-8033, ext.183. Grab your spookiest friends, co-workers and/or family members and enjoy this great fun-filled night while helping People’s Place “help people find their path to growth and independence”!
PEOPLE’S PLACE WELCOMES JESUS LIGOT, PSYCHIATRIST TO THEIR NEW MILLSBORO AND MILFORD OFFICES |
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CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATIONOR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. (302-422-8026, 730-4479 OR 934-0300) |
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GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS HELP PEOPLE'S PLACE |
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Gesine Abrutyn, GFWC-Delaware State Federation of Women’s Clubs Kent County Vice-President and Jan Conant, GFWC-DSFWC Community Improvement Contest Chairman recently visited the Administration Office of People’s Place bearing wonderful gifts for the women and children in the agency’s Families in Transition program. They and their fellow club members collected toiletries and necessities to be presented to the women and children who are forced to seek shelter from domestic violence. Members of the GFWC in Delaware have been accumulating toiletries, coloring books, crayons, pens, journals, small toys and stuffed animals for these shelters dedicated to women and children. During the GFWC-Delaware State Federation of Club’s 2006-2008 administration, emphasis has been placed on domestic violence awareness through club projects, meetings and speakers. Brenda Beissel, Public Relations Coordinator at People’s Place, has spoken to several groups stressing that so often the women and children come to the shelters with just what they have on their backs. The children often do not even have time to grab their favorite blanket or stuffed animal, let alone extra clothes or a toothbrush. The Families in Transition program offers them not only a safe environment and shelter from abuse, but they provide everything they need during their stay, which can last 45 days or more if necessary. At the GFWC 116th Annual International Convention held last week in Philadelphia, International President Jacqueline Pierce said “Our members have truly embraced the cause of domestic violence aware-ness and the gathering of 1,085 women from around the world in Philadelphia provided a remarkable platform for us to showcase the dedication and compassion of our members”. Mrs. Abrutyn is a member of the GFWC Milford New Century Club, Inc. and Mrs. Conant is a member of the Village Improvement Association, Inc. in Rehoboth Beach. Ms. Beissel is a former member of the Milford group and though she is unable to attend their meetings right now she still supports the club and their wonderful work in the community, especially their focus on domestic violence awareness. She wants the club members to know how very much the agency appreciates their help in making the women and children comfortable while staying the People’s Place Families in Transition shelters. People’s Place is a non-profit human services organization offering many varied services through its eleven programs to the residents of Delaware. The agency is a full member of the United Way of DE and receives state and federal grants as well as private donations, which ensure the success of their programs. For more information about these programs or to find out how you can make a donation, please call Brenda Beissel at 302-422-8033, ext. 183. Speakers are available for civic group meetings. People’s Place is dedicated to becoming the agency of choice to “help people find their path to growth and independence”. To this end, they identify the social and mental health needs of Delaware residents and facilitate the provision of services to address those needs. Their very dedicated staff assists the people of our communities by providing high-quality services that promote dignity, empowerment, independence, safety, self-esteem and self-sufficiency. |
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| Jan Conant, GFWC-DSFWC Community Improvement Contest Chairman (left) and Gesine Abrutyn, GFWC- Delaware State Federation of Women's Clubs Kent County Vice-President (right) present donation of baskets of toiletries and necessities to Brenda Beissel (center), People's Place Public Relations Coordinator, for the women and children in the agency's Families in Transition Shelter . |  |
PEOPLE'S PLACE GROUP HOMES RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM KRAFT FOODS, INC.Kraft Foods, Inc. of Dover recently showed their support of the Group Homes for Adolescents operated by People’s Place. The $3,000 donation will be used to purchase nutritious food items for the youth living in the three foster care group homes, which house 24 youth from the ages of 12 to 18 years. The donation is part of the Kraft Foods’ Initiative, Kraft Cares, to improve health and nutrition and to reduce or prevent obesity. People’s Place is a non-profit human services organization offering many varied services through its eleven programs to the residents of Delaware. The agency is a full member of the United Way of DE and receives state and federal grants as well as private donations, which ensure the success of their programs. For more information about these programs, please call 302-422-8033, ext. 183. Speakers are available for civic group meetings. People’s Place is dedicated to becoming the agency of choice to help people find their path to growth and independence. To this end, they identify the social and mental health needs of Delaware residents and facilitate the provision of services to address those needs. Their very dedicated staff assists the people of our communities by providing high-quality services that promote dignity, empowerment, independence, safety, self-esteem and self-sufficiency.
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Kraft Foods, Inc. of Dover recently donated $3,000 to be used to purchase nutritious food items for the youth living in the three foster care homes that are operated by People's Place. Pictured from left to right are Manda Panchal, Kraft Foods Sanitation Manager; Del Failing, People's Place Director of Children's Services; Mark Lawson, Kraft Foods P.C.O.; and Sue Corradini, Kraft Foods Quality Systems Manager. 
