welcome becky!
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2017 Walk for Life Recap On your mark... get set... Go! This year’s Walk for Life— complete with a 5k, Kid’s Sprint,
and Diaper Dash— had participants ranging in age from 2 months– 79 years old!!
And what a fun time was had by all as we gathered to celebrate life on September 9th!
We were able to spend the morning together in fellowship and worship (while eating lots of
donuts! ) as we prayed for the mothers we see at the center on a daily basis & the unborn.
Whether it was your first time or the tenth time; whether you were able to join us or
supported us from afar, thank you to everyone who helped make the Walk for Life a success! It’s not too late to help us meet our goal for this event (about $5,000 to go) so please visit www.flsfriends.com to do so!
Special Thanks to our
Corporate Sponsors!
A² Ice³
Coffee Works, AA
Country Market
Cross Street Coffee
Cultivate
Cupcake Station
Dexter Bakery
Dimo’s Donuts
Edible Arrange-
ments
English Gardens
Goodrich Theatres
Imagine Fitness
Jungle Java
KIND
Marco’s Pizza
Marriott Hotels,
Eagle Crest
Miles of Golf
Pinball Pete’s
Shannon Marie
Photography
TCBY
Zap Zone Special thanks to Stephanie, Reflective Works
Photography, for capturing our event!
...And thanks to Concordia University for
allowing us use of the campus grounds!
Family Life Services of Washtenaw County Volume 9, Issue 4
2950 Packard Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Fall 2017
Making Progress– Building Update
This update would not be complete without an outstanding thank you to all of you
who have responded with such positivity and enthusiasm about the move FLS will
be making to 840 Maus Ave. this upcoming Dec/Jan. Your generous contributions
have given our project manager freedom to make necessary building improvements
that will enable us to serve our clients in a more professional manner for years to
come. But the work is not done yet! We are currently getting new drywall installed
and are simultaneously working to furnish this new 3,864 sq. ft. building. Can we
continue to count on you for your ongoing support in this amazing endeavor?
Summary of Work to Date:
Carl Combs, our tireless project manager, has
worked with 24 volunteers to donate & complete
132 hours of work on the building,
which is equivalent to about $3,000
in labor costs (free to FLS).
Thank you, Carl!
A special thanks to Christensen’s Plant Center
for donating the hardscape for the front/side
of our building. Thanks to the individuals who
were able to help plant it all as well. Thanks, Bill!
To donate to this project financially, please visit
www.flsfriends.com and click “Support Us”
To learn more about volunteering for this project in
other ways, contact Karalee at 734-434-3088
URGENT NEEDS
Enfamil (formula)
Boy’s Newborn Sleepers
Girl’s Sleepers (3-6mo)
Receiving Blankets
Diaper Bags
Baby Hygiene Items
Diapers, Sizes 4 & 5
Donation Hours: M-W-TH-F 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Tues. 2:30 pm -7:30 pm
1. A new location
2. Furnishing the new space to make it warm
and inviting to our future clients
3. Launching our multifaceted Education
Program, “Growing Together”
4. And the list goes on…
□ Yes! Put my gift to work today!
*FLS is a 501(c)3 organization, all donations are tax deductible
Each one of these things is necessary to
continue the growth of this ministry and
to continue to stand for LIFE in our
community. Every dollar you give will go
to work immediately to keep impacting the
lives of vulnerable women & children.
Name:________________________
Gift Amount: __________________
I’ll Help Make it a Success!
Welcome Becky! We are excited to announce the addition of Becky Gutkowski
to the Family Life Service’s team as our Education Coordinator!
She is directing the launch of our “Growing Together” education
program, which will commence as we move to our new building.
The program includes weekly parenting and life skills classes,
“Play & Learn” classes for parents and toddlers, Bible studies,
and individualized curriculum lessons led by counselors.
Becky has a bachelor’s in education from U-M and a master’s in
reading from EMU. She taught for over 22 years, and was twice
awarded the SEMMLAA Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award
at Mill Creek Middle School.
Becky has been involved in ministries through her church and
women’s Bible studies for many years. She lives on Ford Lake in
Ypsilanti with her husband Ron and energetic labradoodle, Zoe.
Are you interested in working at FLS?
We have an opening for a Development Manager!
The person in this role is responsible for growing and nurturing our relationship with major donors, supporting congregations, managing fundraising events, and online giving to support an annual operating budget at or above $250,000. Contributing to a positive Christian environment and upholding the value of life in all circumstances is also required.
For full job description or other inquires, please email [email protected] or visit our Facebook page
Shopping online? Use Amazon Smile and give the gift of life! For every item you purchase, Amazon donates a
percentage to FLS. Simply visit smile.amazon.com and choose
Family Life Services of Washtenaw County!
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Family Life Services of Washtenaw County
Family Life Services of Washtenaw County
Clinic & Pregnancy Center 2950 Packard Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Office: 734-434-3088 Fax: 734-434-3559 E-mail: [email protected] Donate: www.flsfriends.com
Staff: Karalee Robison Executive Director
Amy Southwood Client Services Manager
Yarimar Cherney Volunteer Services Manager
Kathy Niemiec Nurse Manager
Becky Gutkowski Education Coordinator
Board of Directors:
Dan Lanuti - President
Betsy Duncan-Spong - V.P.
Ron Gutkowski - Secretary
Matt Holody - Treasurer
Karl Rose - Director
Tom O’Brien - Director
Linda Caillouet - Director
Check out these easy ways to
support LIFE while you shop! (make sure to tell your friends, too!)
1. Visit: krogercommunityrewards.com
2. Click Community Rewards and enter Family Life Services of Washtenaw County (NPO#: 44527).
3. Earnings begin when you enroll, and FLS receives $$ from your purchases!
If you need help registering, please call us at 734.434.3088!