Go east of the mission entrance and turn left at the sign “4070 Mission Avenue” into the parking area.
Established in 1978, Casa de Amparo offers a range of programs and services to support children and families affected by and at risk of child abuse and neglect. Our Children’s Shelter is moving to San Marcos, so we are selling items that won’t make the move. Items include:
Furniture
Clothing-girls and boys all types and sizes
Coats and jackets-boys/girls various sizes
Shoes-girls/boys various sizes
Board games
VHS and DVD’s
Hats/gloves/scarves
Used kitchen items
Baseball hats
New back packs
Flip flops
Books
Make-up
Craft items
Holiday decorations
New stuffed animals and beanie babies
Bedding (sheets, comforters, blankets, throws)
School supplies
All proceeds from the sale directly benefit the children in Casa de Amparo’s care.
September 21, 2011 marked a major milestone in the construction of Casa de Amparo’s new Casa Kids Campus in San Marcos-- placement of the highest beam at the top of The Children’s Services Center, the central building in this 11.4 acre campus that also includes three residential cottages.
This event, known in building construction as Topping Out, was celebrated by over 150 guests. Casa de Amparo Executive Director Sharon Delphenich welcomed donors, staff, supporters, volunteers and the members of the construction teams to the Topping Out Ceremony which included a BBQ lunch and tours of the new campus. Jim Grant of Grant General Contractors recognized the investment made by the 50 subcontractors working on the project, the majority of whom included a portion of in-kind labor and/or materials as part of their work. When completed, more than 500 trades people will have worked on the campus. Grant General Contractors has long supported Casa de Amparo and Grant encouraged his construction team as well as guests to continue their support for the organization and its work with abused and neglected children.
“The Children’s Services Center will house offices for counseling, medical needs, onsite education, recreation and other activities to create a well-rounded experience that is important to the healing process,” said Delphenich. “The campus will include many outdoor areas (landscaped with drought tolerant native plants) to allow for outdoor activities.” The cottages will replace the organization’s current Children’s Shelter which is devoted to children removed from the home due to abuse or neglect and long-term residential care. The Shelter, currently located in Oceanside, has served these children for over 33 years. Last year the Shelter provided 2,952 nights of emergency shelter. The new campus will expand capacity in an environment conducive to quality care. Cottages offer a cheerful, homelike setting, each complete with a living room, kitchen where staff and residents will prepare healthy home-cooked meals, bedrooms and two multi-purpose rooms that open to an outdoor courtyard.
All buildings on the campus are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, something especially important as Casa de Amparo also serves abused or neglected children with special health care needs. The campus will be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified by The U.S. Green Building Council.
Delphenich urged guests to consider a cash or in-kind gift. Each need the organization is able to fulfill through an in-kind donation, helps reduce the amount of cash that still needs to be raised. “My personal goal is to open the campus debt-free, enabling us to spend our limited resources on Casa Kids and not on a mortgage,” said Delphenich. “Thanks to our generous supporters, we’ve raised an impressive $11.4 million of our $16 million goal. But we need your help to keep the fundraising momentum high so please spread the word, including our need for in-kind materials, and together we will bring this dream to fruition.”
Casa de Amparo offers five integrated programs focused on the treatment and prevention of child abuse. The Hayward Child Development Center preschool for at-risk children and families and the Family Visitation Center will remain in Oceanside as will New Directions, a transitional housing program for former foster youth. For more information, see www.casadeamparo.org or call 760-754-5500. For naming opportunities at the new campus contact Katherine M. Karpé, CFRE,
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Top Row from left: Race Organizers Vivian Lee Ford & Linda Alessio; Team Chicklettes: Judy Keys, Karen Kogut, Shari Lurie, Julia Case, Kathy Bushouse; Team Provide Commerce: Ken Law, Kate Law, Kris Wilcox, Shannon Fleming, Michelle Guidi. Bottom row from left: Team Family Affair: Kent Mahaffey, Kim Easel, Laura Turner Mahaffey, Dawn Leeds; Team Dottie’s Hot Totties: Adam Lewis, Jennifer Dos Reis, Josh Dixon, Natalie Shull; Team Royal Flush: Paul McNeil, Eileen McNeil, Greg Stein, Heidi Stein.
Oceanside, CA (March 23, 2011) – In television’s popular Amazing Race, contestants vie for fame and fortune, but on Saturday, March 19th, the winnings went to abused children in the care of Casa de Amparo. Established in 1978, the local nonprofit is a leader in the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect in San Diego County.
The Amazing Race for Casa Kids was the top money-maker at Casa de Amparo’s annual Crystal Ball Gala that took place last October. Five teams of four bid $5,000 each to take part in the race.
Event organizers Linda Alessio and Vivian Lee Ford, patrons of Casa de Amparo, worked for nine months to create the event. “Linda and Vivian were so good at keeping everything secret, that not even staff knew what would be happening until the week before the race,” said Keely Tidrow, Casa de Amparo Development Manager. Starting with a putting contest at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe, clues took contestants to San Dieguito Park where teams sought a “lofty perch, high above the trees” where their next clue awaited. The catch was that teams could communicate only with noise makers—no talking allowed.
The least popular leg for most was a tripe eating contest at a local Mexican restaurant, but, running on competitive adrenaline, the intrepid teams raced on to the Solana Beach Library where clues were passages from books each team had to identify and locate to find their next clue. “One team member was so pumped up her hands were shaking as she read the clue,” said Rebecca Lynn, Branch Manager. “We were so glad they thought of the library! Now we know about Casa de Amparo and a lot more people know how much their local library offers.”
“I couldn’t stop saying how much fun the whole day was,” said Natalie Shull, a member of winning team Dottie’s Hot Totties, named for Dot McCrink who purchased the team privilege at the gala. “The race taught me a lot about teamwork. Everyone contributed something in a different way.” Dottie’s Hot Totties won a trip to Las Vegas including a suite at the MGM Grand and tickets to Studio 54, Tabu and Cirque de Soleil’s KA. All team members were treated to a gourmet dinner at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe donated by Kerman Beriker, General Manager.
“Everyone felt like a winner,” said Greg Stein of team Royal Flush. “The real winners, of course, are the kids of Casa.”
NEW DIRECTIONS AND HAYWARD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER THREATENED BY CALIFORNIA BUDGET CUTS
Last week the Assembly and Senate made changes to the Governor's harsh FY 2011-12 budget, reducing cuts to Transitional Housing Placement Programs (THP-Plus) from over 50% to 14% and to Child Care and Development from 35% to 10% proposed by the Assembly or 13% proposed by the Senate. Over the next few days, a special Budget Committee will work out the differences in the Assembly and Senate Budget bills.
These cuts will directly decrease funding to Casa's New Directions and Hayward Child Development Center programs. Our alternatives will be to ask more of our donors or reduce the level of services provided.
We need your help! Please contact as many Budget Committee members as possible and ask them to eliminate cuts to THP-Plus or, at minimum, adopt the proposed $5 million cut rather than the previously proposed $19 million cut from the original $36 million budget. Also, and importantly, ask the Budget Committee members to adopt the Assembly Version on all Child Care items.
It's very easy. There is no need to argue the issues. The message is simply the one above. Click here for a sample letter/email. Click here for a list of the Budget Committee members. For more information, please see www.cdpi.net/cs/cdpi/print/htdocs/home.htm.
Tentative hearings are scheduled for February 24th through 27th, so time is of the essence. Please help today.
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Event organizers Linda Alessio and Vivian Lee Ford, patrons of Casa de Amparo, worked for nine months to create the event. “Linda and Vivian were so good at keeping everything secret, that not even staff knew what would be happening until the week before the race,” said Keely Tidrow, Casa de Amparo Development Manager. Starting with a putting contest at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe, clues took contestants to San Dieguito Park where teams sought a “lofty perch, high above the trees” where their next clue awaited. The catch was that teams could communicate only with noise makers—no talking allowed.
“I couldn’t stop saying how much fun the whole day was,” said Natalie Shull, a member of winning team Dottie’s Hot Totties, named for Dot McCrink who purchased the team privilege at the gala. “The race taught me a lot about teamwork. Everyone contributed something in a different way.” Dottie’s Hot Totties won a trip to Las Vegas including a suite at the MGM Grand and tickets to Studio 54, Tabu and Cirque de Soleil’s KA. All team members were treated to a gourmet dinner at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe donated by Kerman Beriker, General Manager.