Jamie is a teenage girl who lived in Florence Crittenton’sResidential Group Home. She came to us when she was13 years old. She had been diagnosed with a learning dis-

ability, as well as a variety of mental illnesses. These includedpost-traumatic stress disorder, depression, attention deficitand hyperactivity.

Tragically, family members sexually abused Jamie, begin-ning when she was as young as 5 years old. At the age of 8,she was removed from her home and spent the next 4years in and out of various foster homes and grouphomes. Her life before Florence Crittenton was dreadful.

When she arrived she was extremely sad and confused,angry and frightened, hurt and very mistrustful. She had noself-esteem. With all the challenges Jamie had to face,some might have said that her life was not salvageable.

What Jamie needed was someone who believed in herand a chance to succeed – something we all need anddeserve. At Florence Crittenton, there is always hopefor a child, no matter what her life was like. We see beyond

the tragedies and the disabilities to the possibilities. We providehope and encouragement where there was none before.

Jamie stayed with us for a year, during which she receivedcounseling, made friends and learned how to build trustingrelationships with safe adults enabling her to blossom andgrow into a healthy, happy young girl.

Today, Jamie knows she has a chance, and she has hopefor a brighter future. She was placed with a loving fosterfamily who has the expertise to address her special needsand challenges.

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NEWS, EVENTS AND INFORMATION ABOUT FLORENCE CRITTENTON FALL 2006

RecognizingOur Donors!Turn to page 8

Give a Gift thatGives Back!See page 7 for gift ideas

Planned GivingA Planned Gift leaves alasting legacy.Learn more on page 6

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It takes the work of the community to help our children.

It takes the support of the community to fund the programs

that give hope to these young girls.

MAKEYOUR GIFTTODAY AND CHANGE

THE FUTURE FOR GIRLS LIKE JAMIE.

Make your gift today at www.florencecrittentonofaz.org or inthe enclosed envelope. Every dollar makes a difference!

Web Update:MakeYour Donation OnlineToday! It’s secure, fast & easy.www.florencecrittentonofaz.org

Our VisionFlorence Crittenton is thenational leader in changingthe future for girls.

We do this by…

• Achieving excellence in all we do

• Growing to serve all girls in need

• Being the foremost expert ingender-specific services

Our Core Values• We treat every girl as is she were our own daughter

• We keep our promises to our girls, each other and the community

• We do whatever it takes to fulfill our mission and vision

Our MissionFlorence Crittentongives every girl whoselife we touch safety,hope, and opportunity.

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For most of us, the holidays are a very specialtime of year filled with love, laughter, and best ofall, family. For some though, the holidays are a

difficult and trying time, as is the case with many ofthe girls living with us, especially since most of themlack family support. That is why we feel it is so importantthat we do all we can to provide the sense of familythat each of them both needs and deserves, but wecan’t do it without you.

Everything we achieve at Florence Crittentonis due to the generosity of the community.Volunteers, donors, friends and civic leaders all playa role in our ability to provide safety, hope and oppor-tunity to Arizona’s at-risk girls. We have truly beenblessed over the years to have so many people from thecommunity who care deeply about our mission. I amvery grateful for your past generosity and ask that youcontinue giving during this holiday season.

There are many ways that you can make a differencein our kids’ lives. We host a Holiday Drive that runsthrough the entire month of December. Gifts collectedduring the drive are handed out to girls living in ourResidential Group Home, the Scottsdale Girls RanchHome and our Transitional Living Homes. The drive is

designed to bring joy and gifts to our girls,many of whomhave literally been forgotten by their own families. Forthem, the thought that someone would care enough togive a gift or write a note to them reminds them thatthey are remembered and they do matter.

We are also in need of volunteers during theholidays to do things such as sort and wrap the giftsthat come in during the Holiday Drive, decorate thecampus and cottages, or host crafting projects with thegirls. No matter what capacity you choose togive, you will be making a difference.

During this time of year, I truly believe that in givingwe receive. To you and yours,we wish happy holidayssurrounded by loved ones and a new year filled withpeace and prosperity.

Wishing you a safe and joyous holiday season,

FROM THE EXECUTIVE

directorFor the Special People onYour List...

GIVEA HOLIDAY GIFTTHATBENEFITSTHEWHOLE COMMUNITY!

This year, make a donation to FlorenceCrittenton in your gift recipient’s name. Thatgift will benefit the work our agency does inreaching out to girls in need throughout thestate of Arizona.

Everyone appreciates a gift that gives manytimes over, and your gift is tax-deductible to thefull extent of the law. Donors will be listed in ournext annual report, and your gift recipient willreceive a letter from us notifying them of yourspecial gift on their behalf.

Make your gift today using the enclosed envelope or byvisiting our web site at www.florencecrittentonofaz.org.

Executive Director, Linda Volhein (center) with FlorenceCrittenton girls (from left) Elisa, Sara and Mona.

INNOVATIVE

programs•Residential Group Home

• CrittentonYouth Academy

Independent Living Program

• Women Involved in NurturingGirls’ Self-esteem (WINGS)

• Scottsdale Girls Ranch

• Transitional Living Program

• Health andWellness Program

• Healthy Families

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Growing up really is hard to do. But, imagine being ateenager trying to grow up without parents to providethe kind of care and support that every kid needs. That

is the situation that the more than 10,000 youth in ourstate’s foster care system are facing. When these youngpeople reach the age of 18, they will “age out” of the foster caresystem, leaving them with the responsibility of figuring out howto make it on their own. Unfortunately, that is the very timewhen they need support the most.

Youth in foster care often do not get the help they need withhigh school completion, employment, accessing health care,continued educational opportunities and housing. Studies of youthwho have left foster care have shown they are more likely thanthose in the general population to not finish high school, beunemployed and be dependent on public assistance. It is notuncommon for many to find themselves homeless, in prison orparents at an early age.

Florence Crittenton’s Independent Living (IL) Programis designed to help these vulnerable youth meet the challengesthat adulthood will bring. Through the use of a comprehensivecurriculum and numerous other community resources, clients areequipped with the necessary tools to make a successful transitioninto adulthood and out of the foster care system. Young peoplein this program learn skills such as how to search for employ-ment, completing a professional resume, budgeting, how tobalance a checkbook and what educational options are availablefor them after high school. The program also provides supportand advocacy for these clients as they maneuver through a com-plicated foster care system.

Bernice is a 17-year-old girl who was referred to the ILProgram when she was placed in a shelter after being AWOLfrom the foster care system for a lengthy period of time.Bernice had a little boy during the time she was away from thesystem who was taken into the custody of CPS when she wasfound. Once in the program, Bernice began working with aParent Aid and attended drug education classes to help hermove towards reunification with her son.

With the help of her case manager, Bernice re-enrolled inhigh school, obtained a job, opened a savings account and waseventually reunited with her son. She is an extremely attentive,loving and patient mother. She has come to terms with herpast mistakes and has made a commitment to herself and to herson that she will work hard to provide a healthy environmentfor them both.

If you would like to learn more about the Independent LivingProgram, please call 602-288-4584.

Wish ListYou can help support youngpeople in the Independent LivingProgram by providing thefollowing items:

• Personal CD players

• Movie tickets

• Target gift cards

• Blockbuster/HollywoodVideogift cards

• Fry’s gift cards

• Wal-Mart gift cards

• Watches

• Personal planners

• Small travel bags (new)

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Growing Up is a Hard Thing to Do!

Holiday DriveFlorence Crittenton invites you to be a part of our Annual Holiday Drive. We are accept-

ing new, unwrapped gifts now through the end of December. Our goal is to raise enoughdonations to present each of the girls in our Residential Group Home, Scottsdale Girls Ranchand our 3 Transitional Living Homes with a special gift during the holidays.

We are seeking the following items for 70 girls:Shampoo AA batteries Black or grey cotton-knit sweat suitsConditioner Stuffed animals CDWalkman w/ headphonesBody wash Board games Arts & crafts suppliesBody lotion DVDs Gift cards/certificatesFacial wash CDs Hair accessoriesToothbrush SlippersToothpaste JewelryJournals PursesPens

Gift items may be dropped off at Florence Crittenton,or call 602-288-4571 to arrange for your itemsto be picked up by a member of our staff.

Thank you for making the holidaysbright for our girls!

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Make It a Date!Teaming Up for Kids! LuncheonMarch 22, 2007

Mark your calendar forFlorence Crittenton’sfifth annual springfundraiser. We expectmore than 700 gueststo gather at ThePhoenician for thisexciting luncheon!This year we arepleased to welcomeactress and advocate,Lynda Carter asour keynote speaker.Emceeing the after-noon’s program willbe “Good Day NewYork” anchor, JodiApplegate.

Don’t wait! Reserve your table today!

Info: 602-288-4571

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Michele Allen (left) & Rose Erato deliver beautifulgift bags during last year’s drive.

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Thank You for Your Support!BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVEOur fifth annual Back-to-School Drive was a tremendous success! Wecollected enough supplies to get each student off to a great start forthe new school year.

A special thank you to the followingorganizations for their amazing supportof this year’s drive:

• Childress Kia• Congregational Church of the

Valley – Kate Rogers• Desert Ridge Marketplace• Ethel Bauer School of Nursing• GE• The Edge 103.9• Vestar

A special thanks also to the manyindividual donors whose generosityhelped make this year’s event sucha great success!

SHOE DRIVEOn August 9th, each girl in our Residential grouphome received a new pair of Nike sneakers at theRandy Johnson “Put Your Best Foot Forward” shoedrive. Children from SalvationArmy also attend-

ed this special event and received new sneakers.Thank you to Randy Johnson and family, Debbie and

Len Gaby of Sleep America, and KSLX for your generoussupport of this event!

“KIDS OF CRITTENTON” BABY DRIVEA special thank you to Bill Sandweg and CopperStar Coffee for hosting our first annual babydrive which provided girls and their babies in ourTransitional Living program and at ScottsdaleGirls Ranch with many wonderful baby clothes,toys and supplies. Our sincere thanks also toNewsRadio 620 KTAR and 98.7 The Peakfor promoting the event.

FRANCES CARES!Thanks to Georganne Bryant, owner ofFrances, a whimsical new boutique inPhoenix, Florence Crittenton’s incentivecloset has never looked so good! Theincentive closet is a special place wheregirls living in our residential group homeget to go “shopping” as a reward for

such things as helping their peers or achieving their personal goals.Georganne donated an amazing collection of clothing and accessories fromher sale rack that would make any girl giddy. Thank you,Georganne for yourgenerosity and care!

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Ethel Bauer nursing students donate more than 40backpacks full supplies!

Childress Kia donated a new Kia Spectra to onelucky donor during the drive!

The Edge 103.9’s promotional crew was a big hit at DesertRidge Marketplace.

Charles Crittenton SocietyBecome a Champion of Hope Today!

The Charles Crittenton Society is adistinguished group of more than 150 men

and women from our community who are

dedicated to creating safety, hope and

opportunity for Florence Crittenton’s girls,

boys and families.

By making an annual membership gift of

$1,000 or more,members make it possible for

us to change lives by providing much need-

ed programs and services.

As a distinguished member of the Charles CrittentonSociety, you are a Champion of Hope for hundreds of kidseach year and are having a direct impact on their lives.

Your annual gift can be split into monthly or quarterly payments and can bemade by check, stock or credit card. Please contact Carrie Ostroski for detailsat 602-288-4586 or join online at www.florencecrittentonofaz.org.

O t h e r Wa y s to G i ve : cash, stock, bonds, real estate, in-kind gifts, tangible personal property, paid up life insurance, charitable trusts, planned or deferred gifts, bequests.

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A Planned Gift Leaves a Lasting LegacyA Planned Gift Leaves a Lasting LegacyOne of the best ways that you can provide safety, hope and opportunity for Arizona’s at-risk girls is by ensuring that

Florence Crittenton’s programs and services will always be available – for the girls of today as well as for generations to come.Making a donation through a planned gift is a great way to create a legacy of support for girls in need while providing foryour own future. Florence Crittenton’s new planned giving program offers significant benefits to you, the donor.

When you make a planned gift, you will:• Receive substantial tax benefits• Potentially increase your income• Provide a way of fulfilling your personal and financial goalsThere are many ways you can give:• A Simple Bequest • Charitable Gift Annuity• A Simple Codicil • Charitable Remainder Trust• Named Beneficiary of an • Charitable Lead TrustInsurance Policy, IRA or 401K

If you are interested in finding out more about the ways you can give and the benefitsassociated with making a planned gift, please call Carrie Ostroski at 602-288-4586 orvisit our web site at www.florencecrittentonofaz.org.

Become a partner with Florence Crittenton by makinga planned gift today – it truly is a WIN-WIN situation.

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Lisa & Randy JohnsonThe Johnson family has a true passion to

help girls and boys succeed in school and in life.They have demonstrated this commitment tostrengthening our community’s young peoplethrough their generous support of FlorenceCrittenton. For more than 4 years, Florence

Crittenton’s girls havebeen among the benefi-ciaries of the annualRandy Johnson “PutYour Best FootForward” Shoe

Drive,which is hosted in partnership with SleepAmerica. The girls are always excited when theyeach receive a beautiful new pair of sneakers at thecelebration, but the highlight of the afternoon isthe opportunity they have to spend time social-izing with Lisa and her daughter Samantha.

Randy teamed up with Crittenton YouthAcademy’s Science teacher to give students avery special surprise demonstration about thephysics of baseball. Following the demon-stration and a very interesting Q & A session,Randy spent time with many of the studentspersonally showing them how to pitch.

In addition to their personal involvement, theJohnsons have also made a significant financialcontribution to our agency. Last year, FlorenceCrittenton was presented with a $100,000 grantthrough The Randy Johnson Foundation –A National Heritage Foundation. The granthas funded a variety of activities for the girls,outdoor furniture for our four cottage patios, aswell as two major renovation projects at ourTransitional Living apartment complex and theScottsdale Girls Ranch home.

We are deeply grateful to the Johnson Family fortheir love and support of Florence Crittenton’s girls.

Supporter Spotlight

Florence Crittenton FounderCharles Crittenton

Doug Hall comes toFlorence Crittenton all theway from Zimbabwe! Doughas worked in finance andaccounting for many years andwanted to share his knowl-edge with kids who needed it.He now leads a weekly class withgirls from our Transitional Living program and stu-dents from CrittentonYouth Academy, teachingsuch topics as basic computing, book keeping andQuickBooks. Doug has even given the kids somegreat skills in personal Finance. One student inthe class was just offered a job because of hernew computer skills!

Thank you, Doug for all that you do!

VOLUNTEER NEEDS• Store helpers – In preparation for our newstore opening, we need help with sorting dona-tions and pricing merchandise. We also need vol-unteers to help at the store once it is open on anongoing basis.•Tutor – supports the efforts of the teachers atCrittentonYouth Academy and gives extra atten-tion to students who need it.• Child care provider – provides support toyoung moms in our Transitional Living programwhen they need to do things such as go on jobinterviews or attend classes.• Scottsdale Girls Ranch –We are seeking indi-viduals who can provide cooking lessons for thegirls and facilitators for Mommy & Me playgroupsthat provide an opportunity for socialization andinteraction between and among moms and theirchildren.

For more information on how you can help as a volunteer,please call 602-288-4567.

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WinterWish List – Scottsdale Girls Ranch• Baby & toddlerclothing (especiallyfor boys up to age 2)

• Maternity clothing

• Diapers• Bibs• Bottles• Pacifiers

• Children’s books• Bath towels• Gift cards (i.e.Target,Fry’s, Blockbuster)

Give a Gift that Gives Back!TAX CREDITSDon’t miss this opportunity to support Florence Crittenton at no personal cost to youthrough a tax credit! State law allows a taxpayer to receive a tax credit of up to $200 ($400if married filing joint) when a donation is made to a public school, such as CrittentonYouthAcademy for extra-curricular activities.

State law also allows a taxpayer to receive a tax credit of up to $200 ($400 if married filingjoint) when a donation is made to any non-profit agency serving the basic needs of lowincome people, such as the kids and families in Florence Crittenton’s programs.

Make your donation today at www.florencecrittentonofaz.org.

SMOOTH JAZZ IS A GREAT STOCKING STUFFER!Florence Crittenton has been chosen as the beneficiary of the KYOTSmooth Jazz CD Sampler Volume 12. To get your copy of thisaward-winning CD, visit anyValley Borders bookstore.

COOKIES AREN’T JUST FOR SANTA ANYMORE!Urban Cookies is a boutique cookie gift packaging company that is cook-ing up something special in Florence Crittenton’s kitchen. Urban Cookiescreates gourmet, all-natural cookies and unique gift packages that are per-fect for friends and family on your holiday shopping list. Former FlorenceCrittenton staff member, Shaun Breese and her husband, Brady own thecompany and will serve as mentors to two Florence Crittenton girls who

will assist with packaging, learn business basics, and earn community service hours.

Check them out at www.urbancookies.com or visit their new store at 702W.MontecitoAve. in Phoenix. (off 7th Ave. south of Camelback in theWagonWheel Building)

PERFECTLY GOURMET. FAMOUSLY FUNKY.SIMPLY UNIQUE.Giving a gift has never been so hip.

MAKEYOUR PLEDGE TODAY!Make Florence Crittenton a Big BucksWinner with your pledge of onepenny or more for every birdie that will be made by the PGA Tourplayers at the 2007 FBR Open. It’s estimated that between 1,300 to1,800 birdies will be made. So, if you pledge one penny per birdie, and1,500 birdies are made, you will be invoiced for $15.00 by theThunderbirds Charities. The Thunderbirds Charities will then send

THE ENTIREAMOUNT OFYOUR DONATION to Florence Crittenton! You canhelp us reach our goal of collecting 150 pledges by using the pledge form located atwww.florencecrittentonofaz.org (go to the Events section). The pledge deadline isFebruary 4, 2007.

My Story News, Poems, Stories and Artwork From andAbout Kids in Florence Crittenton’s Programs

Below is a note our Residential Director received from one of FlorenceCrittenton’s former clients.

Hey Todd,It’s me, Tiffany. I just wanted to say hi and thank you foreverything. I stopped by last week, but you weren’t in. I did

see everyone else though, and I’m sure theytold you how much I have changed. I ama real girl now. I know it’s hard to believe,but it’s true. I live in L.A. now and stillwork at Wendy’s. Yesterday, I actually gota promotion and a raise!I have been clean and sober for three yearsnow. I think about how I was and how Iwould still be if I didn’t get help, and I’m

really glad I did. You are one of the people whohad the most influence on me, and I justwanted to say Thank You!

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Good NewsTrolleyPassenger - $25,000and upMissy & Lyle AndersonCharlene & Orin EdsonIna & Murray ManasterValley of the SunActive 20-30 Club

Platinum - $10,000 +Susan & James CallDorrance Family FoundationMr. & Mrs. Richard FelkerSue FletcherHelen & Jack IngebritsonInterest MinistriesMr. & Mrs. Ken KendrickAngie & Steve Shcolnik

Gold - $5,000 +Clear Channel RadioDebra & Larry FischerDawn & Jon HeldJeanne & Gary HerbergerSally & Hale IrwinCarole & Arte Moreno

Moreno Family Foundation

Mr. & Mrs.Tifton SimmonsDr. & Mrs. Robert SpetzlerTinder Box InternationaleCandice L. & James A. Unruh

James A. Unruh Family Foundation

Laura & MichaelWagnerJohnetta L.Williams

Silver - $2,500 +Architectural FramingRuth & Hartley BarkerOonagh & John BoppartLaurie & Drew M. BrownLee & Mike Cohn

CFG Business Solutions

Dawn M. DonovanFlorence Crittenton AuxiliaryMr. & Mrs. Charles Freericks, Jr.Mr. James J. HoulihanMr. & Mrs.Tim KaehrMs. Susan KarisScott & Julie McCollumMr. & Mrs.Al MolinaPeggy & Gerry MurphyPivotal Group, Inc.Diane & James RapisardaMr. George SheerLaura & MichaelWagnerMr. & Mrs. LouisWeil IIIDel JeanneWestAlanYoung

Bronze - $1,000 +Ms. Judy Ackerman & Mr. RichardEpsteinPam & George AllmanKim &Taber AndersonAshley Dorrance-Baiker & ChrisBaikerSharon & Al BieniekMr. David BrunerMr. & Mrs. Donald Budinger

Bull ECSFSally & Larry ButlerMr. Marc CavnessAnne & Fred ChristensenDeanna ClarksonMs. Shelle ClevelandJo-Lyn CleverlyMs.Arlene DavidsonMr. & Mrs. Mark DoerfleinNancy & Raj DograMs. Rhonda DrakeMr. & Mrs. Herschel EpsteinWilliam FrankeDr. & Mrs. John L. FriedmanDebbie & Len Gaby

Sleep AmericaJane Ann GeorgeDan GreenCarol & Jim HebetsMr. & Mrs. Stephen HerrgesellMr. & Mrs Chris HerstamMr.& Mrs. Bill HeywoodIndependent Insurance Agents &BrokersMr. & Mrs. Dan JohnstonDr. & Mrs. Fred KayMs. Briney KirbyKitchell Contractors of AZLinda & Roy KiteMr. & Mrs. Mark J. LangermanMr. & Mrs. Richard LehmannMelissa & Frank LeonesioLinda & Ralph LindgrenLynne Hrisca Love & Mark Love

Lowry HillMr. & Mrs.William LueckMs. Bertha LutfyDr. Philip LutfyM & I Private BankAngela & Michael MarkhamDr. & Mrs. Charles L. McCarverMr.& Mrs. John A. MillerNathan & AssociatesMs. Kay NicholsMr. Michael J. OlsenCarolyn & Mark O’MalleyCarrie & Joe OstroskiOZ Architects, Inc.Audrey & Art OzolsThelma PetersonThe Honorable J. DanforthQuayle & Mrs. Marilyn T. QuayleMr. & Mrs. Nathan RaciborskiMs. Kelly RauschMr. & Mrs. Bradley RichardsonMs.Anne-Merete RobbsMr.& Mrs. Rene RomeroYvonne & James RothMr. & Mrs. Frank RussellMs. Marva RutherfordJeanette & Bernard SchmidtSusan & Jud TillinghastDr. & Mrs. David H. UtzingerLinda & TomVolheinWal-Mart FoundationAdrienne & BartWilhoitGeorgia & StephenWolfeMr. & Mrs. Percy Young

Business CommunityDonor Club - Gifts of$250 and above from localbusinesses in general supportof our programs and servicesState FarmStrategicWealth Advisors, Inc.United Parcel Service

Grant & FoundationGiftsAlcoa FoundationAmerican Express FoundationAmeriprise Financial-EmployeeGivingArizona Cardinals CharitiesArizona Community FoundationArizona Foundation forWomenArizona Republic CharitiesArizona Tourism & SportsAuthorityBank of America

Florence Crittenton acknowledges the generous support of our community of friends and supporters. Recognized here aremonetary donations and memberships received from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. We appreciate and thank you!

Charles Crittenton Society - Annual gifts and commitments of $1,000 and abovein general support of our programs and services.

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Auxiliary members,Wilma Martin (left) and Eve Stahl(center) are joined byVolunteer Coordinator, Kate Pawlik.

Our sincere appreciation to each of you who support our youth and families through your UnitedWay donations.�

Boeing ECFThe Board of VisitorsCarl & Mabel E. ShurtzFoundationCarsten FundCatholic Community FoundationCatholic HealthcareWestArizonaCox CommunicationsCity of GlendaleThe Dial CorporationFry’s MarketplaceGila River Health CareCorporationIn-N-Out Burger FoundationJohn C. Lincoln HealthFoundationJohn F. Long FoundationJP Morgan Chase FoundationMedtronic FoundationNewman’s Own FoundationOtto & Edna Neely FoundationPhoenix Suns Charities

Piper JaffrayPlanned ParenthoodSafeway, Inc.Soroptimist International ofPhoenix, Inc.Soroptimist International ofBullhead CityStardust FoundationSundt FoundationTargetUniversity of PhoenixThe ThunderbirdYouth FundWal-MartWells Fargo

Teaming Up for Kids!LuncheonTopSponsorsEmpowering Kids - $20,000The Arizona RepublicClear Channel RadioThe Lyle Anderson CompanyIna & Murray Manaster

Giving Hope - $15,000VerizonWireless

Providing Opportunity -$10,000BlueCross BlueShield of ArizonaMichelle & Richard FelkerPivotal Group, Inc.Tim &Willy Kids FUN-DationTriple Creek RanchUniversal Technical InstituteUS Airways

Ensuring Safety - $5,000Bank of AmericaCelebrity Fight Night FoundationCitiesWest PublishingLaurel & Mike D’Antoni

Sue Fletcher & Pamela CroweFlorence Crittenton AuxiliaryMiriam & Merle HinrichsMr. & Mrs. James NederlanderPiper JaffrayJinger & Brad RichardsonNancy & John Teets

A Sense of Community -$2,500Allstate Energy, Inc.American ExpressKim Anderson & Julie KrootBashas’Oonagh BoppartMarcia Bothe / BotheInternationalCatholic HealthcareWestArizonaCox CommunicationsPamela CroweData Processing Air CorporationMs.Arlene DavidsonMs. Donna Klicker DetwilerThe Dial CorporationFennemore CraigNaomi GauthierGlobe CorporationTracey Gray & Kim LeinweberMrs. Lisa HeilITEM MagazineJeffersonWellsJon Held

Gannett Foundation

JeffersonWellsJP MorganChaseKitchellKTVK Channel 3 - Arizona’sFamilyDeborah LemieuxJanis & Dennis Lyon

McCarthy ConstructionMs. Priscilla Nicholas

Nicholas Family Foundation

Phoenix SunsRuss LyonSleep AmericaNancy & Robert SpetzlerSt. Joseph’s Hospital & MedicalCenterTriple Creek RanchCandice & James UnruhVestarLisaWagenhalsGeorgiaWolfeYoung & Company

Teaming Up for Kids!Luncheon SupportersAmerican ExpressJos AnshellRegina AusloosJulie Ayo-MayAzadi Fine RugsBarbara M. BarrettMs. Mary BenoistMs. Susan BenvenisteMs. Judy BernsteinMrs. Barbara BesherBolt Security Guard ServicesJohn A. BoppartBrighton CollectiblesMrs. Brenna BrooksMs. Idalia S. BrownMs. Loretta BrownWalter BrownMs. Clarissa R. BurtMs. Melinda BushThe Business JournalCalendar CowgirlsSusan & James CallMs. Sara Carey

Mrs. Becky CarlsonMichael CaseyApril ChampionMs. Jan ClaylenClear Channel OutdoorMs. Linda CoulstonMs. Margaret CowherdMr.Al CrawfordA.J. DickeyMarnie DietrichMs. Dawn M. DonovanMs. Carol DraegerMr. & Mrs. John & TheresaDugganMs. Marge EbelingCharlene & J. Orin EdsonStevie & Karl EllerEntravision RadioMs. Rose EratoRuann ErnstMr. Blain ErskineMs. Colleen EsslingerThe Evo-Ora FoundationMr. Richard FelkerMs. Jennifer FerranolMr. & Mrs. Bruce & FawnFinchumDebra FischerMs. Nita FrancisHarriett FriedlandFrontdoorsMs.Terri FryDebbie & Len GabyMs.Ann GarniottScott GauthierJane Ann GeorgeGloria GreigoMs. Kristin GunlockMr. & Mrs. Lee T. HanleyMs. Paula HardisonHazel HareMs. Leyla Haupert

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Preston McMurry & LindaVolhein at theholiday party hosted by McMurry staffmembers each year for FlorenceCrittenton’s girls.

Ms. Katherine HawleyMrs. Lisa HeilJon HeldHenry & HorneMs. Suzanne HiltonMartin HoffmanKathryn HoffnerMs. Julia HoustenI.E. PhotographixING FundsIntelMs. Fidela A. IrigoyenMs. Lisa JamesMs. Joy JohnsonFanna JonesLinda KaplanMs. Susan KarisMs. Rona L. KasenFred KayMrs.Wendy KellyTravis KimmelMs. Desiree KirchnerMs. Donna Klicker

DetwilerMs. Kari KlingMargot & Dennis KnightMs. Karen KrafsKaren KraftMs. Helen O. LaddMelissa & Tom LehmanSally & Richard J. LehmannDeborah LemieuxMelissa & Frank LeonesioStanleyW. LevineRalph LindgrenMs. Caroline LintelLinda LittleCol.Vickie Longenecker, USAMs. Colleen LorenceMr. Larry LytleM & I Private BankCarole & Robert MachizMr. & Mrs.Angel & BerniceMaciasMs. Carole MackyMs.Wilma Martin

Ms. Julie McCollumMcKee Charitable FamilyFoundationAntionette Metzger-HrudkaTammy MillerMr.Tom MinorModa FinaCarole & Arte Moreno

Moreno Family FoundationHeather MorrisonKathy MunsonGerry MurphyMs. Melissa A. MyersNathan & AssociatesPatti NaughtonMs. Kymberlee NaugleCharlene NederlanderMs. Sherry NelsonMr. & Mrs. MichaelNicholasMr.& Mrs. James NordMrs. Myranda C. NorthTodd A. O’LearyO’Neil PrintingKaki O’ShaughnessyMs. Rachel OesterleOgletree Deakins Attorneysat LawMs.Anne OrtmanAdhemar PaoliniMs. Dolores L. PasulkaMs. Julia PatrickMs. DorothyV. PetersonMs.Thelma PetersonPivotal Group, Inc.Pleasantries DesignsCheryl PollackPOST MagazineMs. Cheryl E. PottWilliam QuistK. Raymond

Ms. Darlene RichertKaren RileyMs. Denice RippentropMs.Anne -Merete RobbsMichelle & Edward RobsonMs. Mary RodesYvonne RothFrank E. RussellMarva RutherfordJeanette SchmidtMrs. Darlene ShephardMr. & Mrs. Edward & LauraSickleMs. Claudia SiebNezi SimmonsMs. Joan SleethLynne SonntagNancy & Robert SpetzlerSuzan SpiekermanState FarmMs. Phyllis SternStern InsuranceGail StonerGwen StonerMs. Dee Dee SturrCheryl SucatoES TheodoreSandy & Frank TrznadelSusan TullyMr. Michael TurnerU-HaulCandice & James UnruhKathleen & David UtzingerValley of the Sun UnitedWayGia VenturiCarolWaldropNancy & JamesWalkerRichardWandDaryl & LouisWeilWells FargoJohnettaWilliams

Ms. RebeccaWilliamsMr.TomWintermeyerGeorgiaWolfeRuth S.YoungMs. Kelly Zitlan

Matching GiftsAmerican ExpressMatching Gift ProgramDMB Associates, Inc.Gannett FoundationIntel FoundationWashington MutualFoundation Matching GiftsProgram

General Gifts toGirls RanchRobert B.AlexanderAllyn Family FoundationAmeriprise Financial -Employee GivingArizona CommunityFoundationMichelle BarlishBashas’ Markets, Inc.The Boeing Company MesaBoeing ECFCombined FederalCampaign of MaricopaMrs. Doris C. DanielsEllen DolgenEpiscopal ChurchWomenMr.Vincenza GenoveseMr.William R. GlatterfelderMs. Stephanie H. HickokMs. Suzanne KannarrLamda Chi Omega AZAlphaLamda Chi OmegaNational SororityMs. Kristine E. LanghoffMark B. & Jean G. HigginsFoundation

Norman McClellandMcCormick RanchWomens AssociationMs. Mary B. McKiverganMesa Spirit ResortCommunity ChapelMesa UnitedWayPaloVerde RepublicanWomenMs. Kate PawlikRobinsons-MayMs. Dorothy Sanginario-SmithMrs. Joan SchneiderMrs. Rhonda SchuringScottsdale CongressionalUnited Church of ChristScottsdale McCormickKiwanisSoroptimist Internationalof theValley of the SunSoroptimist Internationalof Bullhead CitySoroptimist Internationalof CamelbackSoroptimist Internationalof PhoenixSoroptimist Internationalof PrescottSoroptimist Internationalof Saguaro FoothillsSt. Patrick’s ChurchState Employee CharitableCampaignUnitedWay of GreaterMilwaukeeUnitedWay of Tucson &Southern ArizonaValley of the Sun UnitedWayValley Presbyterian ChurchVelda Rose UnitedMethodistWomenVillage E.M.S., Inc.Mrs. BeverlyWilcox

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4th Annual Teaming Up for Kids! Luncheon committee leadership, (from

left) Susan Karis, Ina Manaster and Laurel D'Antoni.

We receive much-needed in-kind gifts throughout the year that serve our mission. Thank you to all of you who contribute in this important way.

General Gifts andOther EventDonations of $100and AboveTresa AdamsonAmerican Express CardsAmerican Express FoundationAmerican Express GiftMatching ProgramWilliamV.Andrew, Ph.DJos AnshellMrs. Jean AnthonyJanice AshbyIrina BahlMr. John BakerBank of America UnitedWayCampaignWilliam BartooMr. Ralph BaskettJean BehrensJohn A. Boppart

Mrs. Kimberly BrandtDavid BrunerMs. Julia BuckleyMs. Judith BurfordLarry ButlerMr. Dean CadaStephanie CadwellMike CahillMrs. Lani CalbertMr. Sirio CalogeroMs. Sara CareyMr. John ChonkaAmy ClagueMrs. Edie CloonanLee & Mike CohnMrs. Elaine CohenThe Community Foundationof LouisvilleMr. Paul M. CooneyMs. Dorothy DarlingBarbara DavisMr. Corbet DeanMrs. Helen DenneyMr. Jon M. DhuseMs. Dawn M. DonovanDorothee Naumburg Design,Inc.Rhonda DrakeKevin DuermitDuryea & AssociatesEast Valley Dental Hygienist’sSocietyCathy EdwardsDave EllisEmerald Coast Modular, Inc.Estate of Ralph Lamar MartinMr. Blain ErskineTammy Escobar-MillerVera Lynn Ferris

Ms. Patricia J. FlockFlorence Crittenton AuxiliaryTamara FrederickJames FritzScott GauthierGFWCAnthemWomens ClubMrs. Jamie GibbsSophia GinMr. Conrad GinggGirls Ranch Auxiliary / TucsonMr.William A. GosnellMr. Barry J. GrubbFrank P. HerrgesellMrs. Diana K. HoldenTheresa HoltMrs. Nicole HollowaySherilynn HunterMr. Jeff HustadIngebritson Family FoundationInspired JewelryIntel CorporationIntel FoundationMs. Hariet M. IveyJustin R. JohnsonMs. Susan KarisMrs. Susan KatzMara KellyRonald KirbyMr. Robert KronenbergMrs. Kay E. KruegerMs. Barbara T. LambHomer LaneCarol LaufenbergLavina Family Foundation FundThe Legacy GalleriesMrs. Kim LeinweberMr. David LernerMr.Tommy Levin

Mr. Gong LiuElaine LincicomeJohn LippertLisa LisciarelliThomas LoryMs.Virginia LuckeyMrs. Mary LueckEdward C. MalstromIna & Murray ManasterJoseph MedalieMs. Sheila M. MielcarekMarie MesarosMeta S. & Ronald BergerFamily FoundationMorgan Stanley DeanWitterMs. Marion Elizabeth MulcahyMr. Gary L. NeilsenMs.Alisha NewmanMr. Daryl NitkowskiMrs.Vinnie NottoliNovis M. Schmitz FoundationMs. Christine E. OlsenOtto & Edna NeelyFoundationL. Roy PappJanice PetersonMr. Craig PhillipsPiper JaffrayAlice PottersMs. Eve PowellElizabeth PriestWilliam P. PruzinTerry D. RandallDewey ReayJinger & Brad RichardsonMs. Katherine H. RogersTheresa RomeroMr. Socorro RosalezMs.Vada Roseberry

Ruiz Investment GroupRuss LyonFrank E. RussellRose RuthMr.Anthony C. SallasSanta MeJohn A. SchaperSchnepf FarmsMrs. Betty SeidMrs. Darlene ShephardMr. Robert Simond, IIIState Farm CompaniesFoundationMr. George L. SteinportRoy SteppMrs. Donna StoneTed StumpMr. BruceW.TangTargovnik Family FoundationRaymond TesdahlMrs. Lina Jean ThomasTim &Willy Kids FUN-DationTinder Box InternationaleMrs.Annette Tripp

Valley of the Sun Active 20-30ClubVestar Development Co.Ms. Christine VoitaLaura & MichaelWagnerWal-MartSharon & RichardWandMr. EarlWarnerWashington MutualFoundation Matching GiftsProgramPamelaWheelerMrs. RosemaryWhittierCarolWiesnerMs. DeborahWilhelmMr.TadWoottonHowardWuslinAlanYoungMrs. Judith Zuber

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We strive to ensure an accurate recognition of our donors. If you note any error or omission, please contact Korina Lollar at 602-288-4583.

Charles Crittenton Societymembers, Judy Ackerman andRichard Epstein arrive at thespring cocktail reception.

Volunteer choir director, Kristi Brannon (right) relaxes with one of her choirmembers, Brandi after practice.

Florence Crittenton’s Board of Directorsrecently held their Annual Meeting cele-bration. Members enjoyed an elegant

reception that included music by jazz trio,Mosaic. Special guest and Residential GroupHome client,Amber, shared her story of howFlorence Crittenton has helped her overcomedrug and self-esteem issues enabling her to achievea healthy, successful and self-sufficient lifestyle.

The renovation at our new shop at 4116 N.7th Avenue (just north of Indian School) iscomplete. Staff and volunteers are workinghard to sort donations and price merchandisein preparation for our Grand Opening,which will be after the NewYear. We will keepyou posted on details for the Grand Opening,and we thank you for your continued supportof the shop. Donations are being accepted at

our new location,or you may call 602-254-7861to schedule a pick up. If you would like to vol-unteer at the shop, please call ourVolunteerProgram Coordinator at 602-288-4567. It’s agreat way to help our girls while also makingsome wonderful new friends.

Our ladies’ Auxiliary always keeps thegirls busy during the holidays, and this year willbe no exception. From parties to crafting andconcerts to plays, they make sure that each girlhas special memories of this festive season.

If you would like to become a member ofeither the Board of Directors or the ladies’Auxiliary, please call the numbers listed below.There are many ways for you to be involved!

Board of Directors – 602-288-4520Auxiliary – 602-276-9023

Happy Holidays!

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JohnettaWilliams

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BOARD OFDIRECTORS2006-2007

Jon HeldBoard Chairman

Jos AnshellMelissa BaffertMarc CavnessShelle ClevelandArlene DavidsonDawn DonovanSue FletcherDebbie GabySue GlaweDaniel GreenChris HerstamNan HowlettSusan KarisMark LangermanLarry LytleIna ManasterJulie McCollumMike OlsenJim RapisardaCandace K. RhoneNancy SpetzlerAdrienneWilhoitJohnettaWilliamsGeorgia RayWolfeAlan M.YoungRuthYoung

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board & auxi l iary

(from left) Alan Young, Marc Cavness, Nancy Spetzler andMaryann Cavness enjoy the Annual Meeting.

AUXILIARY OFFICERS 2006-2007

President: JohnettaWilliams

Vice President: Gwen Stoner

Recording Secretary: Carol Laufenberg

Corresponding Secretary: Fanna Jones

Treasurer: Debra Fischer

Home Services: Gloria Griego & Eve Stahl

Past President Advisor: RuthYoung