'Help For Holidays' Raises Funds For Cardinal Center Programs
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Spirit of the holidays filled 2517 Restaurant Wednesday at the third annual "Help for the Holidays" to benefit Cardinal Center Inc.
The Zimmer Choir sang Christmas carols, families of clients of Cardinal Center told why they are thankful for services Cardinal Center offers and Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus did the boogie woogie.
R.R. Donnelley & Sons was recognized for its support of the Cardinal Center.
Jane Greene, Cardinal Center CEO, said, "I'd like to thank Donnelley for their involvement and their hundreds of hours of volunteering." She presented Donnelley materials manager John Ganyard and Donnelley executive administrator Ruth Voreis a framed poster with an "inspirational" message as a way to thank Donnelley.
Director of Development for the Cardinal Center Inc. Cynthia Pergrem also recognized Voreis for being awarded the volunteer fund-raiser for the Michiana chapter of the National Society of Fundraising Executives for Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. The winner was determined based on their demonstration of leadership skills in coordinating groups of volunteers involving fund-raising projects for the benefit of charitable institutions and a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.
Pergrem said Voreis volunteered hundreds of hours in securing volunteers for the Cardinal Center Hole-In-One fund-raiser, of which Donnelley was their premiere sponsor.
"She's dedicated to the cause and her cause is diversity," Pergrem said. She said Voreis acts as an advocate for those in need and helps many organizations.
Platinum sponsors of the Hole-In-One also were recognized and include Biomet, Bodkin Abstract, Da-Lite Screen, Key Bank, Lake City Bank, Needham's and Nipsco.
Part of the night's program involved families of clients of Cardinal Center discussing how the Cardinal Center has helped them. Kevin Deardorff, master of ceremonies, said they were "three fine examples that the need is there."
Mel and Wilma Coil spoke about their son and how CCI helped him.
"I wouldn't miss this for anything because ... of how I have confidence in Cardinal Center," said Mel Coil.
He said his 35-year-old son is not a stranger to group homes and was in his first when he was 11 years old in South Bend. "That was not a very good experience for three years," Coil said.
He was then in a new facility in New Albany for two years and then a large facility for 12 years in Indianapolis, where the staff-to-resident ratio was 1 to 16.
Then, he said, they were contacted by Cardinal Center, who had a place for him in Bremen, where the staff-to-resident ratio was 1 to 2.
He said, "Our minds are at ease because we have a group of people .. who care, who are compassionate and are concerned."
Wilma Coil said, "We're so comfortable knowing that (he) is in a home setting and he likes it there."
Anna Higgins is the second daughter of Joel and Jenny Higgins. She was born with arthrogryposis, a congenital disorder of the muscles that work with the joint areas of the limbs. It effected both of her body's extremities.
First Steps, a Cardinal Center program, has been an answer to their prayers, Joel Higgins said. With the Cardinal Center help, Anna can ride a tricycle, play piano and color within the lines. And, said Jenny Higgins, Anna really likes her classes.
"Our son, thanks to Cardinal Center, has a place to work, a place to live and a place to learn," said Bill Warren. "Cardinal has been a big part of our lives ... ."
Molly Warren said her son is very happy and well-adjusted in his group home thanks to the Cardinal Center and people in the community and county.
Entertainment was provided by Larry Bishop and the Zimmer Choir.
As the choir sang "Boogie Woogie Santa," Mr. and Mrs. Claus did just that - the boogie woogie. Santa was later seen kissing Mommy before Bobbie Bauer and Bill Overton sang, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus."
The annual report for the Cardinal Center also was presented.
Cardinal Center is at 504 N. Bay Drive, Warsaw. They're on the Internet at www.cardinalcenter.org or can be reached by calling 267-3823. [[In-content Ad]]
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Spirit of the holidays filled 2517 Restaurant Wednesday at the third annual "Help for the Holidays" to benefit Cardinal Center Inc.
The Zimmer Choir sang Christmas carols, families of clients of Cardinal Center told why they are thankful for services Cardinal Center offers and Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus did the boogie woogie.
R.R. Donnelley & Sons was recognized for its support of the Cardinal Center.
Jane Greene, Cardinal Center CEO, said, "I'd like to thank Donnelley for their involvement and their hundreds of hours of volunteering." She presented Donnelley materials manager John Ganyard and Donnelley executive administrator Ruth Voreis a framed poster with an "inspirational" message as a way to thank Donnelley.
Director of Development for the Cardinal Center Inc. Cynthia Pergrem also recognized Voreis for being awarded the volunteer fund-raiser for the Michiana chapter of the National Society of Fundraising Executives for Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. The winner was determined based on their demonstration of leadership skills in coordinating groups of volunteers involving fund-raising projects for the benefit of charitable institutions and a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.
Pergrem said Voreis volunteered hundreds of hours in securing volunteers for the Cardinal Center Hole-In-One fund-raiser, of which Donnelley was their premiere sponsor.
"She's dedicated to the cause and her cause is diversity," Pergrem said. She said Voreis acts as an advocate for those in need and helps many organizations.
Platinum sponsors of the Hole-In-One also were recognized and include Biomet, Bodkin Abstract, Da-Lite Screen, Key Bank, Lake City Bank, Needham's and Nipsco.
Part of the night's program involved families of clients of Cardinal Center discussing how the Cardinal Center has helped them. Kevin Deardorff, master of ceremonies, said they were "three fine examples that the need is there."
Mel and Wilma Coil spoke about their son and how CCI helped him.
"I wouldn't miss this for anything because ... of how I have confidence in Cardinal Center," said Mel Coil.
He said his 35-year-old son is not a stranger to group homes and was in his first when he was 11 years old in South Bend. "That was not a very good experience for three years," Coil said.
He was then in a new facility in New Albany for two years and then a large facility for 12 years in Indianapolis, where the staff-to-resident ratio was 1 to 16.
Then, he said, they were contacted by Cardinal Center, who had a place for him in Bremen, where the staff-to-resident ratio was 1 to 2.
He said, "Our minds are at ease because we have a group of people .. who care, who are compassionate and are concerned."
Wilma Coil said, "We're so comfortable knowing that (he) is in a home setting and he likes it there."
Anna Higgins is the second daughter of Joel and Jenny Higgins. She was born with arthrogryposis, a congenital disorder of the muscles that work with the joint areas of the limbs. It effected both of her body's extremities.
First Steps, a Cardinal Center program, has been an answer to their prayers, Joel Higgins said. With the Cardinal Center help, Anna can ride a tricycle, play piano and color within the lines. And, said Jenny Higgins, Anna really likes her classes.
"Our son, thanks to Cardinal Center, has a place to work, a place to live and a place to learn," said Bill Warren. "Cardinal has been a big part of our lives ... ."
Molly Warren said her son is very happy and well-adjusted in his group home thanks to the Cardinal Center and people in the community and county.
Entertainment was provided by Larry Bishop and the Zimmer Choir.
As the choir sang "Boogie Woogie Santa," Mr. and Mrs. Claus did just that - the boogie woogie. Santa was later seen kissing Mommy before Bobbie Bauer and Bill Overton sang, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus."
The annual report for the Cardinal Center also was presented.
Cardinal Center is at 504 N. Bay Drive, Warsaw. They're on the Internet at www.cardinalcenter.org or can be reached by calling 267-3823. [[In-content Ad]]