4th Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive

 

Hi Steve,

Just wanted to let you know that it is that time of year again, seems like yesterday I was contacting you for this.  Acoma Training Center is holding its 4th Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive to benefit The Storehouse and we have a total of 9 drop-off locations this year, where people can enjoy a little "Thank You For Giving".  I have included all the information below.  We have the best businesses in the world partnering with us this year.  Last year we collected over 6,000 pounds of pet food.  AWESOME.  We are hoping to be bigger this year.  

Thank you so much!!!!!  God bless you,
Shannon Wildenstein
Acoma Training Center
Train for Life...

The 4th Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive to benefit The Storehouse is officially under way. Between now and November 22, 2011, you can donate Pet Food to any of the following locations and receive some "THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION PERKS!"

Acoma Training Center - $5 coupon off any class (excludes private lessons and equipment) - all questions can be directed to Acoma at 266-6436 or visit our Facebook page

Dairy Queen - 3 oz. Soft Serve with any donation
6600 Holly Ave NE, Suite B-1
(on Paseo Del Norte between San Pedro and Louisiana)
Note: Well behaved dogs can join you on their new patio

Il Vicino Restaurants - 20% off your order with any donation
Nob Hill - 3403 Central Ave NE
East Side - 11225 Montgomery Blvd NE
West Side - 10701 Corrales Blvd NW

Mario's Pizzeria & Ristorante - $3 off your order (limit one per visit)
San Pedro/Uptown (2401 San Pedro NE)
Juan Tabo/Menaul (11500 Menaul Blvd NE)
4th and Montano (5700 4th St NW)

Oak Tree Cafe V - free large drink and dessert with any donation
6909 Menaul Blvd NE (Menaul and Louisiana, behind Chile's Restaurant)

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FUNNY JOKE!!

Mr. Stucker,
I always enjoy your feature photos and videos that you share every
morning BUT this morning I especially enjoyed the whale video. Your
comment afterward about "staining my skateboard" was hilarious!!! Just
wanted you to know that you are the 2nd man in the morning to make me
laugh!!!
My husband is the first one , of course. Ha! Ha! Keep up the great
jokes, Steve!!
Have a great day.
Sandra

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Catholic Charities, 8th Annual Festival of Trees

 

 

Catholic Charities, 8th Annual Festival of Trees

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa at the Santa Ana Pueblo

Silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner with the Archbishop in attendance will be served at 7 p.m.  Live auction of fine jewlery, vacation packages and beautifully decorated Christmas trees will begin around 8 p.m.

Tickets are $150 per person or a table of ten can be purchased for $1500.  Please call 724-4602 for more information.

All proceeds go to support the many works of Catholic Charities here in New Mexico.  For over 65 years, Catholic Charities has been fighting poverty and creating hope in our neighborhoods throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.  Through the incredible support from numerous private, federal, corporate and religious donors, Catholic Charities has provided direct or ancillary services for more than 12,000 men, women, and children throughout our community. The following indicators reflect how together, we are creating hope for those in need:

Center for Refugee Settlement and Support

·         590 individuals have received services in 2011.

·         Individuals from 10 countries have been resettled in 2011. These countries include Afghanistan, Bhutan, Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Pakistan, Sierra Leone and Somalia.

·         Over the past two quarters, 117 individuals have obtained work.

·         100% of the refugee teens in the youth program that receive tutoring services go on to graduate from high school.

Center for Immigration and Citizenship Legal Assistance

·         185 immigrant victims of domestic violence/sexual assault clients served in 2010 have successfully obtained legal employment.

·         Immigrant victims from 55 countries of origin have been assisted since 2000.

·         Individuals in 27 out of 33 counties throughout New Mexico have been assisted.

Center for Self-Sufficiency and Housing Assistance

·         Kept more than 900 families off the streets and in their apartments in 2011.

·         89% of the individuals in the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing program become self-sufficient in 12 months.

·         200 individuals obtained jobs in 2011.

Center for Education Opportunity

·         The average English language learner (ELL) proficiency is only 20%. Catholic Charities seeks to address this issue through its Children’s Learning Center and Adult Education programs.

·         The Children’s Learning Center serves 60 children between 12 months and 5 years old in the Early Head Start program.

·         60 students graduated from the GED program this year with another 200 completing the program.

·         More than 1000 individuals attend English as a Second Language (ESL) classes with 726 students completing the program.

·         Classes are taught at 17 elementary schools and facilities around the city.

Center for Community Involvement

·         250  of volunteers working with us during 2011.

·         Approximately 11,990  volunteer hours have been spent helping individuals.

·         743 rides given to seniors to medical appointments, banks, pharmacies and grocery stores; a total of 14,900 miles driven.

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KOB Viewer Comment

 

NAME: Carl Wheeler
CITY: Raton
COMMENT: Dear Steve, I and my wife like the way you give the weather; serious when necessary but also keeping it light when possible. We also are glad that you still say ''take some time to enjoy the day and GOD bless.'' As my wife said last year, we appreciate your intestinal fortitude in doing so. Thank you, and may GOD bless you and yours.

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Toshyana

 

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Steve's Families 4 Kids

 

Toshyanna, Age: 14, Grade: 8^th

When you first meet Toshyanna she will engage you in conversation and share her big, beautiful smile. Toshyanna is fashion savvy and likes “matching” her outfits at all times. She enjoys making her own hair accessories and takes great pride in color-coordinating them with her latest fashions. As Toshyanna continues to grow as a young lady, her hopes include a desire to travel and see the world. She is willing to try new things but is admittedly hesitant about getting too close to the ocean.

An activity Toshyanna hopes to pursue is to take a hip-hop dance class as she enjoys dancing. She also enjoys listening to music and particularly likes singing along to Mariah Carey, Madonna and Reba McIntyre. Diverse in her entertainment choices, Toshyanna likes catching up on old sitcoms/movies such as The Nanny, Grease and Selena. In her free time, she also enjoys lounging on the couch and watching “chick-flicks” and “tear-jerker” movies.

Toshyanna befriends both adults and children the same. She knows no strangers and makes friends easily. It is hopeful that a family will help her in maintaining good, healthy relationships with her peers. Toshyanna had some setbacks in school this past year but is now on track academically. She tries to be organized and does not mind helping out around the house, although she does benefit from some reminders at times.

Toshyanna will flourish with parents who can help her follow through with tasks and how to problem- solve in positive ways. She states that she would enjoy a young and active two-parent family. She prefers to be an only child or the oldest of the children in the home. She looks forward to adoption and is searching for a family that will be accepting of her struggles as she transitions into her new family that awaits her with patience, love and understanding. Toshyanna simply wants a place to call home and also hopes that her adoptive family will help her to preserve birth family connections.

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