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OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE GODAND OUR COMMUNITIESBY CARING FOR THOSE AROUND US.

We’re exploring creative logistical options for the annual Fall Luncheon scheduled for October 3, 2020. Our priority is in making sure guests and volunteers are safe so we’ll continue to monitor the public safety policies and recommendations as the event date nears. We’re optimistic in finding a solution.

Please watch for updates in our website, Facebook page and the fall newsletter. You may also contact luncheon chair, Collette Polaskie, at (530) 957-4021 or jcpolaskie@sbcglobal.net for more information.

We look forward to the prospect of hosting this community event that so many of us look forward to each Fall.

MATERNITY HOMEMATERNITY HOME

www.motherteresamaternityhome.com

INSIDE ThIS ISSuE

Fall Luncheon page 1

Annual Fundraising Auctionpage 1

Home Reportpage 2

Donation of Maskspage 2

Your Help is Neededpage 3

Board Memberspage 3

Thank You Donors!page 3

AmazonSmileBack page

Spring 2020

P.O. Box 991Placerville, CA 95667

Golf TournamentCameron Park Country ClubOur annual Spring fundraising Golf Tournament was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check our website in the event a Fall tournament can be held.

Fall LuncheonSaturday, October 3

St. Patrick’s Gurnell HallWatch for more information in our fall newsletter and our website as the event date approaches.

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Fall Luncheon Planning

On Saturday, February 1, 2020 the Mother Teresa Maternity Home presented its 17th Annual Dinner and Auction with resounding success. This is the premier event where businesses and community members come together to provide essential funding to ensure the ongoing services offered by the Home. The sold out event of 240 attendees enjoyed a festive atmosphere in an elegantly decorated Gurnell Hall in Placerville.

Fabulous appetizers and dinner were, once again, provided by Master Chef Mike Inks of the Foothill Grill and served by the ROP students from El Dorado area high schools. New this year was an auction table with gourmet

cakes as a special silent auction treat in addition to the traditional silent auction. And, back this year by popular demand, guests enjoyed a game of heads-or-tails playing for a $1,000 prize.

Our Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Wendy Thomas who also assisted auctioneer Jack Sweeney during the live auction. Prizes included a Holland America Cruise for two, a one-of-a-kind tour of historic Cielo Ranch in Meyers, premium Celine Dion concert tickets with a night on the Delta King in Old Town Sacramento, a three-night stay in a three-bedroom vacation house in

Annual Dinner and Fundraising Auction

See DINNER, continued on page 2

(530) 622-5621 • info@eldoradocf.org

www.eldoradocf.org Investment products and services are offered through

Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), member SIPC. Pacific Investment Consultants is a separate entity from WFAFN.

1130 Iron Point RoadSuite 100 Folsom, CA 95630P: (916) 932-0151F: (916) 932-0155creeg@PICwealth.com

CA Insurance Lic #0A55527

Christeen ReegPartner / Wealth Management Advisor

MATERNITY HOME MATERNITY HOME

We are very pleased to announce the safe arrivals of baby girl, Violet, on March 24th. She was soon joined by baby boy, Loki, on March 26th. Both babies are thriving. Their moms are enjoying this time bonding with their newborns. They are also hard at work on their individual program objectives: returning to

work, securing childcare and finding permanent housing. The entire staff is delighted to have these two beautiful babies in our midst!

Prior to the stay-at-home order, the residents participated in a house bonding activity in which they were given the task to come up with an activity to spread positivity in the home. As a group, they decided to collect and paint rocks. The rocks were painted with encouraging words and images and then placed all around the city of Placerville. This was a fun and productive experience for all.

Staff and residents started our vegetable garden at the beginning of April and we are already seeing results! We all look forward to our home grown veggies and berries!

During the stay at home time ordered due to Covid 19 the women have been entertaining themselves with arts and crafts, puzzles, and the occasional social distancing walk. We are all abiding by the mandated rules to keep the home and all involved healthy.

homE REPoRT

mTmh BoaRD of DIREcToRS

Jane Meuser, Chair

Barbara Goyette, Vice Chair

Jean Kuzmich, Secretary

Norm Rogoway, CFO

Karen Hatch, Treasurer

Joann Bonini

Miriam Dixon

Mike Lamoureux

Peggy Mosbacher Wood

Fr. John Sullivan, emeritus

Local SDA Women’s Ministry Donates Masks to MTMH Home

A special thank you to the Placerville Seventh-day Adventist Church Women’s Ministry for their donation of masks.

In total, this group has made upwards of 1,700 masks for first responders and other community agencies in the Placerville area. The staff and residents at Mother Teresa Maternity Home are grateful for the support and safety this amazing group of women has provided!

DINNER continued from page 1

South Lake Tahoe with a private pier and beach access, and game tickets to the Oakland A’s and Sacramento Kings, to mention just a few.

Our “Fund – A- Need,” gave everyone an opportunity to participate in the funding of the much needed Education Fund. This fund will be used to assist our residents who have had their education disrupted by moves, abuse and poverty. The fund will be used to pay for high school and community college courses, testing fees, driver training and licensing fees, uniforms and equipment as needed. One of our goals is to have them leave Mother Teresa Maternity Home as more educated women with the skills of productive members of our community.

We’d like to thank all those involved in making this a memorable night. Sponsors, donors, generous attendees and the volunteers who donated countless hours made the 2020 Evening of Elegance one of the best ever. We couldn’t do it without you.

Poverty, Homelessness, Drug Addiction – we can be overwhelmed by the serious problems we see each day in our own community. We feel compelled to do something to solve these problems, but the question is, what can we really do? The board of the Mother Teresa Maternity Home invites you to join us in working on a solution, one day, one woman, one infant at a time.

Since December 1998, the Mother Teresa Maternity Home has served over 385 pregnant homeless women,

providing a safe, drug-free home for the duration of their pregnancy and for three months after the birth of their child. We house six women at a time, providing them with a program designed to improve their lives. The program includes prenatal care, parenting classes, drug and alcohol counseling, and introduction to community services. We receive no money from the state or federal government and rely on fundraising activities and donations. Our biggest expense is salaries for our staff. The

Home is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with relief workers and a Home Director.

We need your help – both moral and financial. We need a more regular income, funds that we can count on each month. We hope that you will see this as an opportunity for you to make an ongoing commitment to the Mother Teresa Maternity Home with a monthly monetary donation. In that way you will be helping to solve those overwhelming community problems of poverty, homelessness and drug addiction.

We would be happy to speak with you in person to explain our mission and to answer your questions. Please contact the Maternity Home at (530) 295-8006 or send us an email at mtmh.edc@gmail.com.

Ongoing Financial Assistance Needed

In Memory OfAnn Johnson by Dave & Lisa BryantAnn Johnson by Doug & Nancy CarlsonAnn Johnson by Helen EberhardAnn Johnson by Jeffrey & Patricia JohnsonAnn Johnson by Joseph & Dawn Marie SantanaAnn Johnson by Lawrence & Adorine EberhardAnn Johnson by Marie KaiserAnn Johnson by Mark & Barbara Santos-JohnsonAnn Johnson by Patrick & Carole MurphyAnn Johnson by Tom & Jane MeuserBetty Zurlinden by James & Janet FosterBob Northrop by Frank & Anita StubenrauchDennis Forni by Patrick & Carole MurphyDiane Griffin by Patrick & Carole MurphyDick Bush by Joseph & Mary KeatingFr. Charlie Brady by Patrick & Carole MurphyFrank Bridges by Elizabeth BridgesFrank Bridges by Gary & Dian Van HornGeorge Hooper by Patrick & Carole MurphyHoward & Lucille Mosbacher by Mary K. GhisolfoJames & Verona Driscoll by Nelson & Maryann PassassJeanine Maria Leal by Gerald & Melba LealJudge Pat Riley by Patrick & Carole MurphyKaren Boll by Marguerite HillKarney Penero by Patrick & Carole MurphyKathi Woodman by Paul & Jean KuzmichKathryn Woodman by Marsha WilsonLillian Swierczyk by Patrick & Carole Murphy

Lois Pirrello by Robert & Joyce WeeMaurice Plasse by Mary HeideckerMom and Dad by Janet BafusNancy Thompson by John & Shirley ThompsonOrphie Tirapelle by Greg & Miriam DixonOrphie Tirapelle by Patrick & Carole MurphyPat Riley by Joseph & Mary KeatingPat Riley by Verne & Christine SandersPatrick Riley by Barbara GoyettePatrick Riley by Marguerite HillRaymond Clark by Patrick & Carole MurphyRichard (Dick) Bush by Barbara GoyetteRobert Ahern by Lt. Col. William McCallRobert Rose by Nelson & Maryann PassassRodney Johnson by Ann C. Johnson, Trtee for Johnson TrustSharon Redding by Marguerite HillSissy Isetta by Michael & Julie IsettaThelma Boitano by Matt & Mary HeideckerTony Vksas by Frank & Anita StubenrauchVerona Driscoll by Nelson & Maryann Passass

In Honor OfOur Great Grandchildren by Robert & Joyce Wee

(530) 622-5621 • info@eldoradocf.org

www.eldoradocf.org Investment products and services are offered through

Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), member SIPC. Pacific Investment Consultants is a separate entity from WFAFN.

1130 Iron Point RoadSuite 100 Folsom, CA 95630P: (916) 932-0151F: (916) 932-0155creeg@PICwealth.com

CA Insurance Lic #0A55527

Christeen ReegPartner / Wealth Management Advisor

MATERNITY HOME MATERNITY HOME

We are very pleased to announce the safe arrivals of baby girl, Violet, on March 24th. She was soon joined by baby boy, Loki, on March 26th. Both babies are thriving. Their moms are enjoying this time bonding with their newborns. They are also hard at work on their individual program objectives: returning to

work, securing childcare and finding permanent housing. The entire staff is delighted to have these two beautiful babies in our midst!

Prior to the stay-at-home order, the residents participated in a house bonding activity in which they were given the task to come up with an activity to spread positivity in the home. As a group, they decided to collect and paint rocks. The rocks were painted with encouraging words and images and then placed all around the city of Placerville. This was a fun and productive experience for all.

Staff and residents started our vegetable garden at the beginning of April and we are already seeing results! We all look forward to our home grown veggies and berries!

During the stay at home time ordered due to Covid 19 the women have been entertaining themselves with arts and crafts, puzzles, and the occasional social distancing walk. We are all abiding by the mandated rules to keep the home and all involved healthy.

homE REPoRT

mTmh BoaRD of DIREcToRS

Jane Meuser, Chair

Barbara Goyette, Vice Chair

Jean Kuzmich, Secretary

Norm Rogoway, CFO

Karen Hatch, Treasurer

Joann Bonini

Miriam Dixon

Mike Lamoureux

Peggy Mosbacher Wood

Fr. John Sullivan, emeritus

Local SDA Women’s Ministry Donates Masks to MTMH Home

A special thank you to the Placerville Seventh-day Adventist Church Women’s Ministry for their donation of masks.

In total, this group has made upwards of 1,700 masks for first responders and other community agencies in the Placerville area. The staff and residents at Mother Teresa Maternity Home are grateful for the support and safety this amazing group of women has provided!

DINNER continued from page 1

South Lake Tahoe with a private pier and beach access, and game tickets to the Oakland A’s and Sacramento Kings, to mention just a few.

Our “Fund – A- Need,” gave everyone an opportunity to participate in the funding of the much needed Education Fund. This fund will be used to assist our residents who have had their education disrupted by moves, abuse and poverty. The fund will be used to pay for high school and community college courses, testing fees, driver training and licensing fees, uniforms and equipment as needed. One of our goals is to have them leave Mother Teresa Maternity Home as more educated women with the skills of productive members of our community.

We’d like to thank all those involved in making this a memorable night. Sponsors, donors, generous attendees and the volunteers who donated countless hours made the 2020 Evening of Elegance one of the best ever. We couldn’t do it without you.

Poverty, Homelessness, Drug Addiction – we can be overwhelmed by the serious problems we see each day in our own community. We feel compelled to do something to solve these problems, but the question is, what can we really do? The board of the Mother Teresa Maternity Home invites you to join us in working on a solution, one day, one woman, one infant at a time.

Since December 1998, the Mother Teresa Maternity Home has served over 385 pregnant homeless women,

providing a safe, drug-free home for the duration of their pregnancy and for three months after the birth of their child. We house six women at a time, providing them with a program designed to improve their lives. The program includes prenatal care, parenting classes, drug and alcohol counseling, and introduction to community services. We receive no money from the state or federal government and rely on fundraising activities and donations. Our biggest expense is salaries for our staff. The

Home is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with relief workers and a Home Director.

We need your help – both moral and financial. We need a more regular income, funds that we can count on each month. We hope that you will see this as an opportunity for you to make an ongoing commitment to the Mother Teresa Maternity Home with a monthly monetary donation. In that way you will be helping to solve those overwhelming community problems of poverty, homelessness and drug addiction.

We would be happy to speak with you in person to explain our mission and to answer your questions. Please contact the Maternity Home at (530) 295-8006 or send us an email at mtmh.edc@gmail.com.

Ongoing Financial Assistance Needed

In Memory OfAnn Johnson by Dave & Lisa BryantAnn Johnson by Doug & Nancy CarlsonAnn Johnson by Helen EberhardAnn Johnson by Jeffrey & Patricia JohnsonAnn Johnson by Joseph & Dawn Marie SantanaAnn Johnson by Lawrence & Adorine EberhardAnn Johnson by Marie KaiserAnn Johnson by Mark & Barbara Santos-JohnsonAnn Johnson by Patrick & Carole MurphyAnn Johnson by Tom & Jane MeuserBetty Zurlinden by James & Janet FosterBob Northrop by Frank & Anita StubenrauchDennis Forni by Patrick & Carole MurphyDiane Griffin by Patrick & Carole MurphyDick Bush by Joseph & Mary KeatingFr. Charlie Brady by Patrick & Carole MurphyFrank Bridges by Elizabeth BridgesFrank Bridges by Gary & Dian Van HornGeorge Hooper by Patrick & Carole MurphyHoward & Lucille Mosbacher by Mary K. GhisolfoJames & Verona Driscoll by Nelson & Maryann PassassJeanine Maria Leal by Gerald & Melba LealJudge Pat Riley by Patrick & Carole MurphyKaren Boll by Marguerite HillKarney Penero by Patrick & Carole MurphyKathi Woodman by Paul & Jean KuzmichKathryn Woodman by Marsha WilsonLillian Swierczyk by Patrick & Carole Murphy

Lois Pirrello by Robert & Joyce WeeMaurice Plasse by Mary HeideckerMom and Dad by Janet BafusNancy Thompson by John & Shirley ThompsonOrphie Tirapelle by Greg & Miriam DixonOrphie Tirapelle by Patrick & Carole MurphyPat Riley by Joseph & Mary KeatingPat Riley by Verne & Christine SandersPatrick Riley by Barbara GoyettePatrick Riley by Marguerite HillRaymond Clark by Patrick & Carole MurphyRichard (Dick) Bush by Barbara GoyetteRobert Ahern by Lt. Col. William McCallRobert Rose by Nelson & Maryann PassassRodney Johnson by Ann C. Johnson, Trtee for Johnson TrustSharon Redding by Marguerite HillSissy Isetta by Michael & Julie IsettaThelma Boitano by Matt & Mary HeideckerTony Vksas by Frank & Anita StubenrauchVerona Driscoll by Nelson & Maryann Passass

In Honor OfOur Great Grandchildren by Robert & Joyce Wee

I N T E G R A T E D R E A L E S T A T E S O L U T I O N S .

P R O P E R T Y M A N A G E M E N T | S A L E S | M A I N T E N A N C E | A D V I S I N G

530 676 6760 | INFO@ABORNPOWERS.COM

OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE GODAND OUR COMMUNITIESBY CARING FOR THOSE AROUND US.

We’re exploring creative logistical options for the annual Fall Luncheon scheduled for October 3, 2020. Our priority is in making sure guests and volunteers are safe so we’ll continue to monitor the public safety policies and recommendations as the event date nears. We’re optimistic in finding a solution.

Please watch for updates in our website, Facebook page and the fall newsletter. You may also contact luncheon chair, Collette Polaskie, at (530) 957-4021 or jcpolaskie@sbcglobal.net for more information.

We look forward to the prospect of hosting this community event that so many of us look forward to each Fall.

MATERNITY HOMEMATERNITY HOME

www.motherteresamaternityhome.com

INSIDE ThIS ISSuE

Fall Luncheon page 1

Annual Fundraising Auctionpage 1

Home Reportpage 2

Donation of Maskspage 2

Your Help is Neededpage 3

Board Memberspage 3

Thank You Donors!page 3

AmazonSmileBack page

Spring 2020

P.O. Box 991Placerville, CA 95667

Golf TournamentCameron Park Country ClubOur annual Spring fundraising Golf Tournament was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check our website in the event a Fall tournament can be held.

Fall LuncheonSaturday, October 3

St. Patrick’s Gurnell HallWatch for more information in our fall newsletter and our website as the event date approaches.

uPcomINg EVENTS

Non Profit Org.

BULK MAIL

US Postage Paid

Placerville, CA 95667

Permit #327

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Volume 4 • Number 1

Support the Mother Teresa Maternity Home every time you shop with Amazon! AmazonSmile is the same shopping program you know and love. AmazonSmile has the same products, same prices and same service, but while you shop, you can support the Mother Teresa Maternity Home. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your AmazonSmile purchases.

Won’t you take a moment to set up your AmazonSmile today?

Signing up is easy!Here’s how to shop AmazonSmile:1. Visit smile.amazon.com

2. Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials

3. Choose The Mother Teresa Maternity Home as your charity.

4. Start shopping!

5. Add a bookmark for smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile

6. Before you shop, make sure you are in your AmazonSmile account and not your regular Amazon account.

Are You an Amazon Shopper?

Fall Luncheon Planning

On Saturday, February 1, 2020 the Mother Teresa Maternity Home presented its 17th Annual Dinner and Auction with resounding success. This is the premier event where businesses and community members come together to provide essential funding to ensure the ongoing services offered by the Home. The sold out event of 240 attendees enjoyed a festive atmosphere in an elegantly decorated Gurnell Hall in Placerville.

Fabulous appetizers and dinner were, once again, provided by Master Chef Mike Inks of the Foothill Grill and served by the ROP students from El Dorado area high schools. New this year was an auction table with gourmet

cakes as a special silent auction treat in addition to the traditional silent auction. And, back this year by popular demand, guests enjoyed a game of heads-or-tails playing for a $1,000 prize.

Our Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Wendy Thomas who also assisted auctioneer Jack Sweeney during the live auction. Prizes included a Holland America Cruise for two, a one-of-a-kind tour of historic Cielo Ranch in Meyers, premium Celine Dion concert tickets with a night on the Delta King in Old Town Sacramento, a three-night stay in a three-bedroom vacation house in

Annual Dinner and Fundraising Auction

See DINNER, continued on page 2