Welcome to

The 11th

Annual

Gary’s Guild

Social

There is a Place…

They say charity begins at home. Our community is our

home.

One family’s tragedy became a community's treasure. The Stafford Family founded in name of their son, Gary; The Gary Center in 1971. Originally a community walk-in drug and alcohol counseling center has since evolved into one of Orange County's distinctive agencies with 17 programs serving more than 5,000 individuals annually and 22,000 client visits.

One family’s tragedy became a community's treasure. The Stafford Family founded in name of their son, Gary; The Gary Center in 1971. Originally a community walk-in drug and alcohol counseling center has since evolved into one of Orange County's distinctive agencies with 17 programs serving more than 5,000 individuals annually and 22,000 client visits.

Gary Stafford 1951-1971

Programs and Services Include:Programs and Services Include:

Community Counseling

Health Programs

Community Assistance Programs

Education Programs

Youth Intervention Programs

Dental Clinic

Community Counseling

Health Programs

Community Assistance Programs

Education Programs

Youth Intervention Programs

Dental Clinic

We Love New Members!We Love New Members!We Love New Members!We Love New Members!

Gary's Guild is a membership driven support Gary's Guild is a membership driven support group of The Gary Center designed to attract, group of The Gary Center designed to attract,

encourage and motivate individuals to have an encourage and motivate individuals to have an interest and a long-term commitment to The interest and a long-term commitment to The

Gary Center through ongoing financial support Gary Center through ongoing financial support and personal involvement.and personal involvement.

Our Volunteers are ourOur Volunteers are our HEARTBEAT!HEARTBEAT!Our Volunteers are ourOur Volunteers are our HEARTBEAT!HEARTBEAT!

So, What is Gary’s Guild?So, What is Gary’s Guild?So, What is Gary’s Guild?So, What is Gary’s Guild?

andand……andand……

In 2011, Gary’s Guild Volunteers provided over hours of

volunteer time assisting with events throughout the year.

700

• continued to provided a synergy of ambassadorship in the community for The Gary Center.

• organized and obtained raffle prizes, silent and live auction items for the Center’s annual Golf Tournament fundraisers

• supported and volunteered at the annual Children’s Christmas Party

Cheryl Melendez, board member and Guild member raised community awareness through a

canned food drive which help benefit the Center’s food distribution program.

Thank you to Cheryl & Dori Cooley, Cindy Cherone, Carol Nigsarian, Phyllis Bailey and all the wonderful ladies of the Guild for participating in this event!

Gary’s Guild helps make 2011 Fundraisers Great Successes!

Gary’s Guild not only volunteers time and energy, they helped raise money for events which provided funding dollars to support our many programs.

Thanks to the collective efforts of Gary’s Guild members, 396 underserved children enjoyed a Holiday Party complete with Santa, gifts and lots of fun. For some children, it was the only Christmas they had.

Gary’s Guild

Your Family Your Friends

Their Friends Their Family

At WorkAt A Social FunctionAround the CommunityAt the Grocery StoreAt School

Being a Community Ambassador of The Gary CenterBeing a Community Ambassador of The Gary Center

An individual in need of a hand up is aware of The Gary Center because of

YOU!

Outcome

Outcome!!

Talk about us

Talk about us

anywhere

anywhere!!

Promoting Community AwarenessGoal!Goal!

Giving through United WayGiving through United Way

• Through Your Work PlaceThrough Your Work Place• Telling a family memberTelling a family member• Telling a friendTelling a friend

What is the Commitment?What is the Commitment?• Participation comes in many levels. Participation comes in many levels.

Some have more time than others. Some have more time than others. Even by becoming a member, you are Even by becoming a member, you are still making a contribution. still making a contribution.

• Please consider becoming a Gary’s Please consider becoming a Gary’s Guild Member. Guild Member.

• You can make a difference!You can make a difference!

How Do I Become a Member?

• You may become a member of Gary’s You may become a member of Gary’s Guild by simply completing an Guild by simply completing an application and making an $25 donationapplication and making an $25 donation

• You will receive a tax deductible receipt You will receive a tax deductible receipt as your contribution is considered a as your contribution is considered a charitable donation. charitable donation.

Presentation by Gary’s Guild President Paula McCabe

Thank you for attending Gary’s Guild Social event. We hope you have enjoyed the evening and we look forward to seeing you again as a New Member and Friend of The Gary Center & Gary’s Guild!