Rowan House Emergency Shelter

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Rowan House's biggest fundraiser of the year is fast approaching! Our 2011 Hope and Healing Gala is set to take place on May 14th at the Highwood Memorial Centre in High River. Mark your calendars and tell all your friends! Our gala committee is hard at work and planning for this event is well underway. Here's a small taste of what you can look forward to: Classic Motown choreography, stunning costumes and unique harmonies describe the group "Toshi Jackson & the Silhouettes”. This glamorous illusion entices the ears and eyes of its audience. A true tribute to Diana Ross & The Supremes, the leader of the group was born and raised in Los Angeles and has worked at Motown Records. Performing at various functions including hotels, casinos and private functions, "Toshi Jackson & The Silhouettes” have also performed with their counterparts - The Legendary Temptations. They feel that the music they sing should reflect a true expression of love which in turn, touches the heart and spirit of their audience.” Also, Larry Ray has been performing Elvis Presley for 15 years. Winning numerous awards for his impersonating, making radio and television appearances and showcasing in the Canadian Living Magazine have been a few of his accomplishments as an entertainer. He enjoys performing and has the experience to show for it. How you can help: We are a registered non-profit society with charitable status and we rely on the support of community donours to continue our programming and services. Without the amazing support of local businesses and individuals, Rowan House Emergency Shelter would not be able to protect the women and children of the rural Foothills. Currently Rowan House is a tiny two bedroom facility located in the basement of an adolescent group home. We have significantly outgrown our current facility and are in desperate need of a larger, more secure shelter. Every year we turn away more families than we can house. We have purchased land in the Town of High River and raised $700,000 to date. We need an additional $800,000 to complete this facility in 2011. This dream will only become a reality through the generosity of local businesses and individual supporters. We are asking for your support. This is your opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of women and children throughout the Foothills community. We are requesting a donation of auction items for The 2011 Hope & Healing Gala. Funds raised at this Gala will go directly to build our new Shelter. Please be a proud supporter of Rowan House Emergency Shelter and be a part of making a difference!
Other Fundraisers to Watch For:April 2nd – Scrap Booking Convention  http://scrapbookinokotoks.blogspot.com/
June 11th & 12th - Fury in the Foothills www.furyinthefoothills.com
Also our ongoing fundraisers: HerStory – 2011 Women's Calendar at a cost of $15.00 with proceeds to go toward building the new shelter and Shine: Live the Ultimate Life, a book which is $21.00. There is also a workshop based on this book. All the proceeds from the book go to building the new Rowan House shelter.