| Sponsor an Any Baby Can/Candlelighters family for
the Holidays |
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 Last Christmas over 200 families receiving services
from ABC and Candlelighters had a brighter Holiday
because individuals, businesses, organizations, and
churches rallied together and gave from their hearts.
This December once again, friends of Any Baby Can
will again have the opportunity to sponsor a family
in our annual Holiday Giving Program. To learn how
you can provide a brighter holiday for a family in
need, please call Linda Chaouche at 439-3253 or at
development@abcaus.org. Deadline for sponsorships
is November 15, 2004.
More on Sponsoring
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| ABC Employee and Program Spotlight with Angelica
Guerrero |
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 For the past two years, Angelica Guerrero has been
making a difference in her community working as a
social worker in the Healthy and Fair Start Program
of Any Baby Can. She lived in Mexico City for close
to 14 years. She also lived in Spain and California
before moving to Austin.
She has spent many years educating others. She
was a Junior High School teacher after finishing
her Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and a child
development teacher at Safe Place, where she volunteered
while getting her Master's in Social Work from the
University of Texas at Austin.
"The most wonderful thing about the Healthy and
Fair Start Program of Any Baby Can," says Angelica,
"is that we truly care about helping people in need.
We accept all people interested in the program as
long as they are willing to make a positive change
in their lives. We follow every family through each
step of the way and if we cannot help them, we know
where to refer them to."
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on... »
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| Decrease your 2004 Taxes |
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 Your year-end tax return may show some room for charitable
donations. Holding on to appreciated stock, unused
life insurance, real estate, and even cash can cost
you a pretty penny when it comes time to file your
taxes. Any Baby Can has solutions that will not only
decrease your 2004 taxes, but will enable us to perform
our daily miracles of helping children in need.
Find out how...
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| Upcoming Events |
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 Harvest Classic 2004 European and Vintage Motorcycle
Rally is a gathering of Classic and European motorcycles
this November 5, 6 & 7, 2004 in scenic Luckenbach,
Texas (near Fredericksburg) benefiting Candlelighters
Childhood Cancer Foundation, a program of Any Baby
Can. Anyone who is interested in classic motorcycles
is welcome to come out and enjoy the event ($25 single,
$40 couple).
Holiday Indulgence*** The Austin Young Women's
League presents their annual Holiday Indulgence
Bazaar benefiting Any Baby Can, Saturday, November
20, 2004 from 10 am - 5 pm at Balcones Country Club
(8600) Balcones Club Drive in North Austin. Admission
will be a $6 donation that will go directly to Any
Baby Can. Enjoy over 25 vendors, pictures with Santa,
chair massages, a silent auction, hourly door prizes
and their famous "Mommie and Me Tea Room.
Trevor Romain, a long time ABC supporter and Candlelighters
boardmember, is releasing a series of educational
DVDs and will be hosting premiere showings of the
first three episodes at the Alamo Draft House (Village)
November 18th and 23rd with proceeds benefiting
Any Baby Can.
Holiday Party with Bonnie Martin Designs &
Jewelry by Monika Spindel Date: Dec. 3 Time: 10
am - 2 pm Bonnie Martin Designs & Jewelry by
Monika Spindel 2208 Far Gallant Dr, 78746. For more
information call 732-2442
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| Bom Dia from the Carnaval |
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| Colors, Tastes, Sounds and Excitement were the bywords
of Carnaval on the Lake, held September 25, 2004 at
Carlos n Charlie's. Monica Pottorff and her wonderful
team of friends made this second year event a spectacular
followup to last year's Luau on the Lake. At the moment
of entry, guests were transported to a fantasy land
of a Brazilian Carnaval, starting with fanciful feather
boas given to everyone, along with a casino chip.
Dress varied widely from practically nothing (!) to
spiked high heels and cocktail dresses.
Non-stop entertainment began with the Austin Samba
School playing a driving samba beat, getting everyone
in the Carnaval mood the Grupo Capoeira demonstrated
a martial arts style unique to Brazil. The Escola
de Samba (grand parade) culminated in the start
of a style show featuring fashions available at
Shiki and Ciao Rio, and special designs by Kimbolki
St. James, all coordinated by Diane Nicholas.
There was something for everyone - a full casino,
silent auction, live auction and a raffle. The grand
prize, a trip to Brazil compliments of American
Airlines, was won by a very happy guest, Deborah
McMichael. Rounding out the evening, The Brew provided
latin dance music - samba, salsa and more.
"The Carnaval on the Lake is very important to
Any Baby Can," noted Jonathan Friedman, Development
Director. "Aside from the fundraising income we
receive, we meet new people who may never have had
any connection with Any Baby Can. We're very grateful
to our sponsors and particularly to the restaurants
Rocco's Grill, Iron Cactus, Carlos'n Charlie's,
Truluck's, SamPaio's, Roy's Hawaiian Fusion, and
Cool River Cafe who so generously donate their food
for the event. Because of them, all costs of the
event are covered and everything donated goes directly
to the programs which we provide to our community."
Our dedicated sponsors made this years event an
incredible success. Thanks to you all. Carnaval
sponsors include: The Law Firm of Rosenthal &
Watson, Guaranty Insurance Services, Wells Fargo,
Financial Process Group, Bank One, FPG Morgage,
Tropical Productions, Schulz & Company, Copy
Max, Shweiki Media, Just for Fun, Hawaiian Tropic,
Paul Mitchell, Austin RentAll Party, Rose Dental
Group, EduCare, KXAN, Mix 94.7, Austin Monthly,
Austin Fit Magazine, The Elegant Texan, The 512
Magazine, and LakeTravis360.com.
Full Story and pictures
from the event....
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