FRIENDS OF THE HAVEN
Who are we?
a group of parents, guardians and friends committed to expanding the opportunities and resources for clients of The Haven.
We exist to support our friends at The Haven.
We may be biased, but we feel we put the 'fun' in fundraising! We've put together several successful fundraising events, volunteered at The Haven's flagship fundraiser & race, the Jingle & Jog 5k, and so much more!
Since its conception in May 2016, the Friends of The Haven has met monthly with common goals of:
Collaborating with the Board of Directors, administration, staff and clients
Fundraising for The Haven's sustainability
Growing our volunteer base
Showing appreciation for The Haven's staff
EVENTS
We bring a lot of food, and a lot of fun! We've hosted pancake breakfasts at Applebee's, Ted's Challenge (where we raised $5,000 for operational expenses), and A Night of "BS" a.k.a. BBQ & Sinatra, which also brought in thousands of dollars for The Haven. We raised $4,800 that we put toward this new wheelchair van. We also raised $5,600 for Friends' Park on campus - including new bleachers, 4 picnic tables, 2 grills & 2 bocce courts.
MEETINGS
We typically meet the second Monday of each month, September thru May, but you can stay up to date by 'liking' us on Facebook. Guest speakers have included attorneys discussing special needs trusts & guardianship, along with state APD employees to educate on how to qualify/apply for waivers.
GET INVOLVED
We raised $4,800 that we put toward this new wheelchair van. We also raised $5,600 for Friends' Park on campus - including new bleachers, 4 picnic tables, 2 grills & 2 bocce courts.
Together, we can make a difference.
"I am thrilled to be back as the President of The Friends. My goal is to reset post Covid and eagerly anticipate robust growth in membership, fundraising and volunteering. Here’s to a renewed connection and making a difference together. Onward!" - Kelly Askerud, President
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