August 30, 2011

Big Nate


My Sonshine had an author visit his school this week....and the author mentioned him in his blog. He was so excited!!!!

http://www.bignatebooks.com/about-the-author

August 13, 2011

Support Needed

I am writing you today to tell you about an upcoming event that I am participating in that is both very important and very exciting to me. NAMIWalks, the signature walkathon event of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is being held in Ft. Worth, TX at Fort Worth Botanic Garden on October 15, 2011.



I would like to ask you to come and walk with me or to donate to support my participation in this great event. Visit my personal walker page to sign up: http://www.nami.org/namiwalks11/NTC/PaulaHellerGarland


It features a link to my team's page where you can see who else is walking with me. There is also a link so you can donate directly to me online. Donating online is fast and secure, and I'll get immediate notification via e-mail of your donation.



NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the largest education, support and advocacy organization that serves the needs of all whose lives are touched by these illnesses. This includes persons with mental illness, their families, friends, employers, the law enforcement community and policy makers. The NAMI organization is composed of approximately 1100 local affiliates, 50 state offices and a national office.



The goals of the NAMIWalks program are: to fight the stigma that surrounds mental illness, to build awareness of the fact that the mental health system in this country needs to be improved, and to raise funds for NAMI so that they can continue their mission.



NAMI is a 501(c)3 charity and any donation you make to support my participation in this event is tax deductible. NAMI has been rated by Worth magazine as among the top 100 charities "most likely to save the world" and has been given an "A" rating by The American Institute of Philanthropy for efficient and effective use of charitable dollars.



Thank you in advance for your support.



Sincerely,


Paula Heller Garland


Ice Cream Social in Austin Wednesday!

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Dear Caroline,

Beat the Heat and come join us for the TEXAS RECOVERS! Ice Cream Social this Wednesday, August 17th from 2 - 3:30pm at Communities for Recovery in Austin, Texas.

Paula Heller-Garland, the Project Director for the BIG TEXAS RALLY FOR RECOVERY will be there to share the message and purpose of this important state-wide inaugural event in Texas.

Please invite your friends, family, business and community allies too! The purpose of this Ice Cream Social is to share with you the opportunities to get involved:

  • Learn about THE BIG TEXAS RALLY FOR RECOVERY
  • Volunteer at the THE BIG TEXAS RALLY FOR RECOVERY
  • Share your ideas to support THE RALLY
  • Help us bring over 10,000 people to the State Capitol on Saturday, October 1, 2011 to RALLY FOR RECOVERY.
  • We need your voice to help bring awareness to ending the STIGMA and DISCRIMINATION often associated with people living in and seeking RECOVERY!!

Please RSVP by clicking here!!

Texas Recovers! is a non-profit organization working to change public perceptions about RECOVERY from substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, increase accessibility to recovery supports, and highlight the power of recovery to change lives in a positive way.
HELP SUPPORT PEOPLE LIVING IN AND SEEKING RECOVERY TODAY!

PURCHASE YOUR "RECOVERY ROCKS" RIBBON STICKER TODAY.

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Click below to get a "Recovery Rocks" Ribbon:

1 RIBBON FOR $5.00

3 RIBBONS FOR $10.00

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE BIG TEXAS RALLY FOR RECOVERY!!

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