Homestretch 20th Anniversary

Welcome and Introductions

Karin Arnette Gala ChairRodger Charin Chairman of the Board

Homestretch Overview

Christopher Fay Executive Director of Homestretch

Presentation of Awards and Auction

Greta Kreuz ABC7/WJLA-TV Mistress of Ceremo-niesMargaret Vanderhye Honorary Co-ChairKevin Reynolds Honorary Co-ChairJeff Arnette Live AuctionChristopher Fay & Greta Kreuz Client IntroductionsGreta Kreuz Champagne Raffle

Entertainment

The Johnny Artis Band Dancing

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rodger W. Charin, Chair Carmine Zarlenga, Vice Chair John Fassl, Treasurer David C. Goldberg, Secretary

Karin Collis Arnette ..... David LeggeMeredith Hartley .....John DapognyChristopher Fay ..... Janet Haley-VarreSaji Varghese ....Burton WhitePaulla Schlossberg .....Kelly GoldsteinTom Ochsenschlager

STAFFChristopher Fay............................... ....Executive DirectorBrenda Wilks........................................Deputy DirectorKimberly Baker.....................................Case ManagerButhaina Abu-Bader.............................Case ManagerAlejandra Vindell..................................Case ManagerShatiera Blevines.................................Case Manager LaToya Holmes....................................Case ManagerEmily Lena...........................................Director of Child ServicesNicole Oostdyk.....................................Child Services CoordinatorNorma Guerrero...................................Child Care Specialist Maryna Pim..........................................Employment CounselorHeathy Lynskey ...................................Credit CounselorShin-Ying Wang...................................ESL InstructorLyn Rivero............................................ESL InstructorSaul Adams..........................................Relocation CoordinatorJawwaad Kaashif.................................Relocation CoordinatorNan Monday.........................................Grants ManagerLauren Padgett.....................................Development and ........ Volunteer CoordinatorJolie Smith............................................Director of Business ........ Development Valentina Wood....................................BookkeeperEliseo Asuncion....................................Administrative Assistant

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

Office of the Governor Robert F. McDonnell Governor

October 30, 2010 Dear Friends:

On behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, I am pleased to extend my warmest welcome to everyone attending Homestretch 20th Anniversary Gala.

I commend Homestretch for your dedication to breaking the cycle of poverty, abuse, neglect and low self esteem that countless homeless children face every year. Countless children have benefitted from your much appreciated work. I have no doubt that your work greatly contributes to our Commonwealth and to the lives of our citizens.

I also want to welcome those of you who have traveled great distances to be here. During

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Thank you for your contributions, and best wishes on future success.

Sincerely,

Robert F. McDonnell

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Nancy Taxson—wife, mother and grandmother of seven—was Homestretch’s first Executive Director, serving for sixteen years. When Nancy was brought on by Kieran Sharpe back in 1990, she was working as a parish administrator for a church in Washington, DC. “Kieran had this idea and went to the county,” says Nancy. “We found some money, and the rest is history.”

Homestretch’s humble beginnings started with a dream. Like most dreams, it started small, literally in Nancy’s home. “We were working off my dining room table in the early days,” says Nancy. “At one point, Homestretch’s eleven employees were occupying four levels of my house.” Nancy likens Homestretch’s infancy to having a bull by its tail. In the beginning they were trying to help five families. By the time Nancy left in 2006, Homestretch had moved from Nancy’s house into a building of its own, and was helping 80+ families.

Nancy’s childhood in upstate New York and her prior professional experiences helped prepare her for the life she was about to embark on with Homestretch. “I was born into a household of service—it’s second nature to me,” says Nancy. Her first job was as a theatre producer for summer stock/off Broadway. At that time, Nancy and her husband were the youngest equity producers in the U.S. Nancy’s next career opportunity was as the comptroller for a New York City architectural firm; a position she held for eight years. That was followed by a stint as an administrator for an Episcopal Church. For 23 years, Nancy was the music director for a church in Washington, DC. Her combined personal and professional experiences created the perfect mix for her position as Homestretch’s first Executive Director.

“I’m forever grateful for the opportunity to serve Homestretch and its clients,” says Nancy. “It was a great opportunity for me to do a service—it was a big thing that was handed to me. We took hold of it and did it.” Homestretch’s success and legacy can be traced to a number of wonderful people, but Nancy’s enthusiasm, passion and dedication will forever be part of its foundation. Like most service organizations, they’ve celebrated great successes and learned from numerous disappointments. Homestretch will continue to celebrate successes thanks to the wisdom of its first leader. “Never give up—always keep positive cases in your mind and keep moving forward.”

Nancy’s desire to serve others less fortunate hasn’t waned. She has spent the past three years as President of the Board of Falls Church Community Service Council.

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Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Italy to join in on the fun of the annual Carnival in Venice. First mentioned in history around the 12th century, this, the most famous of Venetian festivals, celebrates the arrival of spring and the end of the Lenten season. Elaborate costumes and masks dress the city in a rainbow of color and pageantry during the last days of winter. Your trip is not an event for spectators, but for those that truly want to experience this most famous of festivals with full Venetian costumes and masks, a gondola ride thru the canals of Venice in costume, and participation in special events. Party the night away with masqueraders from around the world at one of the biggest parties in the world! Before your visit to Venice, you will start your trip in Rome visiting some of the world’s most famous sites including the Coliseum, the Vatican and more. Then it is on to Venice to experience Carnival, but also some of the area’s most beautiful and interesting sites including the historical center of Venica, Murano, Burano and Torcello, famous islands in the Venetian Lagoon, and the historical Brentan Villas outside of Venice. Your package includes –

Carnival festivities and participation as an insider in events and activities with the

assistance of an English speaking Venetianguide/assistant including opening ceremonies, a special dinner on a Venetian boat**, party at Hard Rock Café with DJ, Venetian party at Canareggio, aquatic parade thru the Grand Canal, parade of the Venetian masks, and exclusive events at local restaurants and cafes**

Special costume and mask rental for two days in Venice

Gondola tour in costume

3 nights in a 4 star hotel in Rome and 4 nights in a 4 star hotel in Venice

Private tours with an English speaking guide of the historical area of the Forum, the

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Private tours with English-speaking guide of the historical center of Venice, the fabulous Brentan Villas outside of Venice and a private boat tour of the beautiful islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello

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Memories of an event that very few get to experience as only a Venetian can!

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