Dec 2011 News Letter
Day of Giving
| The Ark Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter for Youth is pleased to be one of the nonprofit agencies that once again were selected to benefit from the Coastal Bend Day of Giving on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. |
 Give online Tuesday, November 15, and your donation will double! |
| Thanks to the generosity of 13 local foundations, 22 organizations will be eligible to receive matching grants for financial gifts of at least $10 that are donated online via credit or debit cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover) during the third Coastal Bend Day of Giving at www.coastalbenddayofgiving.org. |
| Donations to The Ark or one of the other nonprofits that provide basic/core needs will be matched dollar for dollar up to $11,800 per organization. |
| All gifts made through the Web site will be processed by JustGive.org, a service that accepts online donations. (A $2 tax-deductible charity fee that goes to JustGive.org will be charged per transaction.) Each donor will receive an e-mail receipt for tax purposes. |
| Every dollar makes a difference. To make your contribution on Tuesday, November 15 at the dedicated Web site that will make giving a quick, easy and secure process, log on to: www.coastalbenddayofgiving.org. |
Dave Pelzer, best-selling author, to be keynote speaker at The Ark Gala on September 15, 2011
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF REV. MSGR. ROBERT E. FREEMAN, P.A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sister Milagros Tormo, M.J.M.J., President Freddie Martinez Sr., Vice President Rene Esquivel, Chairperson Sandra V. Allison, Secretary Josephine W. Miller, Treasurer Luis A. Elizondo Sandra S. Hartensteiner-Worst Arthur S. Ramirez Jay Sanchez Margaret S. Villarreal THE ARK GALA 2011 Jay Sanchez, Chairperson  for The Ark Gala 2011: Thursday, September 15  Joe Gazin: Master of Ceremonies  Dave Pelzer: The Ark Gala 2011 keynote speaker | June 2011 Dear Friend: Although these are tough economic times, the community continues to show its generosity to The Ark Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter for Youth. We are grateful for your support because it helps us to do all that we can to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. The nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency cares for children and youth who are removed from their homes by Child Protective Services (CPS) due to abuse or neglect by a parent or guardian. It's the only licensed facility within an 80-mile radius that is contracted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to provide assessment services and emergency shelter for 37 of these victims, ages 0 through 17. The Ark Gala, consisting of silent and live auctions, a dinner and a program, is held annually to continue offering quality services to our children throughout the year. KIII TV-3 News Anchor Joe Gazin will be the master of ceremonies for the 12th annual gala that begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2011 at the Ortiz Center, 402 Harbor Drive, in Corpus Christi. The keynote speaker will be Dave Pelzer, the victim of one of the most extreme cases of child abuse in California's history and the author of seven inspirational books. His first book, "A Child Called 'It,'" has been on The New York Times Best Sellers List for more than six years. As an author, Pelzer is the first to have four No. 1 International Best Sellers and to have four books simultaneously on The New York Times Best Sellers List. Some have likened his wit to Robin Williams. Could you be a table sponsor? Sponsorships are available at the following levels: The Ark ($15,000), Stork ($10,000), Dove ($5,000), Giraffe ($2,500) and Leopard ($1,000). All of them offer a table seating 10 with signage, as well as recognition during the gala. In order to assure recognition of your generous contribution in our printed program at the event, we need your commitment by September 6. After the fund raiser, the sponsors will be thanked in a write-up on our Web site. Please write to us as soon as possible so that we can reserve your table. (Individual tickets are $50 each.) If you can't attend the gala, you can mail a tax-deductible gift to The Ark. Any amount you send will be appreciated. Tax-deductible donations to the silent and live auctions are needed. Silent and live auction donors will receive signage at the auction. For more information, please call (361) 241-6566. We look forward to hearing from you. God bless you and your family. Sincerely,
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First Benefit Golf Tournament for The Ark Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter for Youth
Tournament Time and Location
When: Monday, June 27, 2011. Tee time is 8:00 a.m. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. If enough players are registered, an afternoon tournament will be held (morning and afternoon filled in order of registration).
Where: North Shore Country Club, 801 East Broadway Avenue, Portland, TX 78374
Phone: 361-643-1546
Tournament Play, Games and Prizes:
Entry fee is $100 per player. Entry fee includes breakfast, snacks, cart and green fees, lunch and an entry for drawing of door prizes.
Play is a four-person scramble, best ball all the way.
Prizes will be given to teams for first, second and third place. Two consolation prizes will also be given.
On selected holes, prizes will be given for “closest to the pin” and “longest drive.” The winner of the putting contest will also receive a prize.
Mulligans will be available for purchase.
Hole Sponsorships
Hole sponsorships are a great way to publicize your company’s name while supporting this very worthy cause in our community that serves many children of the Coastal Bend. Three levels of hole sponsorship are available:
Lion: $1,000 (Includes four-person team)
Gazelle: $500 (Includes two players)
Dove: $250 (Includes one player)
As a sponsor, a sign with your company’s logo and level of sponsorship will be placed at a tee box. Recognition will be given to sponsors on The Ark’s Web site and in a future newsletter. To sponsor a hole please e-mail the following information by Monday, June 20th:
Company Name
Contact Person Name
Contact Phone Number
Contact E-mail
Level of Sponsorship
Tournament Registration
Please e-mail the following information for teams and individuals. (This information is for tournament use only and will not be shared with anyone.) Registration deadline is Friday, June 24th.
Team Name (or Individual Player)
Name #1/handicap
Name #2/handicap
Name #3/handicap
Name #4/handicap
Contact Phone Number
Contact E-mail
Contact Information
Please e-mail your contact information and company logo for hole sponsorship to: Art.Ramirez@valero.com. The information may also be mailed to:
Arthur S. Ramirez
Board Member
4221 Sugar Magnolia
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
Phone: 361-537-8735
Payment Information
Please do not send cash. For individuals, teams and hole sponsorships, please mail check made payable to:
The Ark Assessment Center
and Emergency Shelter for Youth
Attn: Delma Trejo
Executive Director/Administrator
12960 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
Phone: 361-241-6566
Thank you for supporting abused and neglected children in their time of need.
"A Caring Place to Land for the Abused and Neglected
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The Most Effective
Way to Launch a Change for the Better"
Mission Statement
The Ark's mission is to provide a caring intervention for abused and neglected children and youth, ages 0 through 17, by placing them in a secure environment.
The Ark Assessment
Center & Emergency Shelter for Youth
12960 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78410
(361) 241-6566
Fax (361) 241-5279
email: dtrejo@ark4kids.com
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