FINANCIAL CHANGES
August 2009
FACES, like so many others at this time, has had to make some tough decisions about how best to continue to provide the information and support to our members and the community. As of July we will not have a paid director, John was aware of the money situation and agreed that it was a necessary decision. We appreciate the work that John Ficklin has done for FACES, and look forward to his continuing friendship and support.
You will also notice that the newsletter contains both July and August calendars. We will be publishing the newsletter every other month in order to save on printing cost and postage. Please be sure to check the website for additional information each month.
This will of course open the door for more opportunities for those of you who would like to help in FACES endeavor to reduce stigma, provide education about illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression or schizoaffective disorder and provide support to families.
We can still use people in the following volunteer positions.
- Bulk Mailing and newsletter printing
- Newsletter: Monitor activities which would be of interest to go in the newsletter. Collect articles of interest, book or movie reviews. Proof read articles.
- The collating and assembling of the newsletters has developed in to a very lively and enjoyable morning of work. Give a few hours of time every other month and you can join the fun.
- Volunteer coordinator: Track volunteer time and keep them informed of projects which might be of special interest to them.
- Grants and Foundation Writing: Explore new possibilities, locate and write grants. This could possible become a paid position if sufficient grants were secured.
- Fund raiser and events planner: Work on Annual event at Swift Creek Mill and explore new ideas for fund raisers.
- Volunteers are needed now to prepare for the fall event at Swift Creek Mill. Stuffing and mailing invitations. Soliciting and gathering items for the auction. Preparing materials and setting up for the auction.
Perhaps you have a skill or talent which you would like to share that you don’t see here. Just because it is not listed does not mean it is not needed. Please contact us with your ideas and share your skills.
Call and leave your name and number at (804) 378-0035 and we will return your call so that you can join us in an exciting new year of growth.
Volunteering is just one of the ways you can help support the work of FACES.