Janice MorganInterim Executive Director

You’re simply the best!

If there is one thing I have learned at Project Transitions, it is that you, our friends and supporters, are simply the best! This year, Doug’s House’s new building turns five. What an exciting time it was five years ago! It started out as a volunteer project, tearing down an old fence in the backyard. The project caught the eye and heart of Main Street Homes’ owners, Steve & Michelle Bartholomew. They walked through the hospice with Charlotte and said, “Let’s build a new one.” Every day, I pass by Doug’s House on my way to work and think of all the love that surrounds the hospice. I am so thankful for our wonderful caring staff, Board of Directors, and you, our supporters. During the early days of HIV/AIDS, you came together as a force to provide help and comfort to loved ones affected by the disease. You took up the fight and worked tirelessly to help friends and family members. Today, many people from all walks of life do not have the resources, family, or friends to help them overcome the effects of HIV/AIDS. We are their advocates. Who better than us to fight for them?

You are a kind and generous group of supporters and friends to Project Transitions. While processing donations at the office one day, I came across a check for $10, along with a small note saying only this: “When I can get a second job, I will give more.” This touched my heart. If you are new to our family, welcome. I know you will be blessed by helping others. If you are a long

time supporter who got a little tired and have taken a sabbatical, come back. We miss you and need you. And to those who just keep giving year after year, bless you. Our programs are strong because of each and every one of you. Dreams become reality when you, our supporters, take action—and you have certainly been active these past 21 years.

21 YEARS OF SUPPORT

doug’s house // roosevelt gardens // highland terrace // community housing // top drawer thrift

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Top Drawer Celebrates 17th Birthday Top Drawer Thrift turned seventeen this year, and we celebrated with an awesome blowout of a party at the store on Sunday, August 14th. The all-day event featured a 50% off sale, live music, food and drinks donated by our generous sponsors (see the list below). Top Drawer Thrift Store opened in 1993 to support Project Transitions’ hospice and housing programs. Top Drawer generates approximately 20% of the agency’s revenue each year. Thanks to our loyal customers, we raised over $2,000 at the birthday party through sales and donations. Live bands played inside the store throughout the day. We owe a huge thanks to our performers: Double Bogie, Austin Samba School, Jubal’s Lawyer, Dan Cioper, and Schmillion. Shoppers also enjoyed refreshments courtesy of local donors, Ambiente and North by Northwest. Food was donated by Jane King, and NomNom

Global donated gourmet cupcakes. Thanks to all of our donors, who kept customers well-fed and refreshed during the event. Sales ranged from clothing to shoes to knick knacks to eclectic items found only at Top Drawer. Thanks to Top Drawer customers and donors for ensuring that PT continues providing hospice and housing for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Donors:

North by NorthwestRestaurant & Brewery

NomNom GlobalNoms & noshes for nice people

Jane Kingin honor of roger mollett

Wine Importing Company, Inc.

In the past 21 years at Doug’s House you have: • Enabled 2,500 individuals to live and die with dignity in a safe and loving home… • Provided 22,995 home cooked meals … • Helped staff wash 76,650 loads of laundry… • Provided 55,000 volunteer hours of compassionate support… • Shared in the more than 1,000,000,000 tears of sadness and joy shed.

In the past 17 years, at Roosevelt Gardens, Highland Terrace and Community Housing, you have: • Enabled over 3,000 individuals and families to live in a nurturing environment. • Provided not only a roof over their heads, but also supportive services to help our clients gain a new life of independence, including meals, budgeting classes, computer education, and basic daily living skills.

• Helped people to get back on their feet by providing skills to gain a new sense of self-worth and independence.• Given support and solutions on how to cope, not only with the challenges of daily life, but also with the greater challenges of living with HIV/AIDS.

Why you’re simply the best...Here is what you have done for our residents:

Alamo Draft House

Waterloo records

Project Transitions Welcomes New Staff MembersWe would like to welcome three very talented new staff members to the Project Transitions family. Without these dynamic additions, the day to day operations at PT would not be possible!

The newest addition to the staff is Fleetwood Jacobs, Development Coordinator. Fleetwood is focusing on fostering new relationships with local business owners and searching for corporate underwriters to ensure Project Transitions’ ability to maintain compassionate and quality care. When asked, “Why volunteer?’ She responds, “From a Development Coordinator perspective, one of the major ways that Project Transitions raises money is through its special events. In order to make these events profitable, it is necessary to keep the costs low, which means we can’t hire people to help us with set up, break down or service during the parties. So help out!” Brandon Wollerson grew up in a small town in Louisiana. He moved to Austin in 2004 to finish his master’s degree at the University of Texas and he has remained in Austin. At Project Transitions, Brandon is the Program Coordinator for Doug’s House, a job

which he calls “a job of many hats.” Responsible for, but not limited to: direct care of the residents, “staffing” the house with volunteers, and calling in maintenance requests, Brandon is constantly busy and says that “there is no typical day at the house.” When asked how this transition has impacted his life, Brandon states, “My involvement with Project Transitions has challenged me to step outside of my comfort zones, both personal and professional. It was at Doug’s House where I first began to foster a passion for end-of-life care and HIV/AIDS work. It’s also where I continue to explore the intersection of the two.”

The third addition to our fabulous staff is Kim Hernandez, who is originally from San Antonio, Texas, but moved to Austin a little over a year ago from Washington D.C. from a post at PFLAG. Kim tells us a little about her role at Project Transitions: “I am the Housing Program Coordinator. My roles can vary from: program developer, supervisor, landlord, volunteer coordinator, case manager, coalition builder, and grant writer. A typical day may involve meeting with a client to help him or her apply for public housing, developing the program calendar, advertising events at other AIDS Service Organizations, or working on a grant to expand the services we can provide on the property.”

Welcome new staff! We thank you for your hard work and are glad you are part of our team.

Check out all the ways you can follow Project Transitions online!Get connected for all the latest news and events.

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A look inside our hospice:Doug’s House

Doug’s House opened in 1989 as the first residential hospice for people living with AIDS in Cen-tral Texas. Its mission has grown to include short-term supportive care as the needs of people with HIV/AIDS have changed. It is still the only HIV/AIDS hospice facility in Central Tex-as. Our team of social workers, caregivers and a Registered Nurse provide medication management, meals, personal care, and social ser-vice support. We also provide train-ing on end-of-life care for residents and family members. However, without our won-derful volunteers, it would be impos-sible to operate. Elaine Voeltz retired in 2006, but still desired a way to contribute to her community. Her greatest surprise came through the discovery that by trying to give back, she has received and learned much more from those she has helped than she ever dreamed. Suzanne White, another Doug’s House volunteer, began vol-unteering about 5 years ago. She, too, has realized that through giving, you learn and receive much more. “My entire outlook on both death and life has changed,” she says. “I under-

stand so much more that cannot be explained, and I am rewarded every time I am given the opportunity to help.” Scott Remington has been volunteering at Doug’s House since the doors opened. What has kept him persevering? “I have lost a lot of friends, and I continue in their memory. Also, because any one of us can be in the same situation as our residents, and if I’m not willing to do this for someone else, how can I ex-pect someone else to do it for me?” Volunteers are the backbone, and the source of success of Doug’s House and Project Transitions. We are so grateful for every single person who is able to lend a helping hand in any way possible. Without all of your contributions, none of these miracles would be possible.

MemorialsIn Memory of Jackson Wheeler

Anonymous

In Memory of Audrey Jean CaswellMSKCC friends of Chris Caswell

Susan Reph

In Memory of Larry RaspberryMike Lawson

In Memory of Steve NicholsMichael Haye

In Memory of Russell WhighamCarolyn Rogas

In Memory of Marc Alexander, aka Mona littleMore

Central Texas Boys of Leather

In Memory of Dr. P.R. KrishnamurthyHarish Krishnan

In Memory of Tommy IngramBarbara Hartle

In Memory of Jack SepedaCarolyn & Joe Kares

In Memory of Alan WinterHoward Goldman

In Memory of Tom BarrVicki McKain

In Memory of Tina “Angel” LoweAnnalyn Early

HonorariumsIn Honor of Charlotte Hale

Morris WilliamsonRay Toburen

Charlotte GilmanJohnny R. Reyes

Barbara AntonikFrank Genco

In Honor of Charlotte Hale & Bud Twilley

Barry Cline

In Honor of Brian SmithAlan Canas

In Honor of Charlotte Hale & The Birth of Penelope Thomas

Catherine Arthur

& A few of our amazing volunteers...

Pete Russian

Doug’s House, Event and Administrative Volunteer

PT: Where are you from and what brought you to Austin?

PR: I was born and raised in Northeastern

PA in a very small town. I graduated from Wilkes University with a BS in Biology and spent several years in the restaurant industry as both a corporate manager and owner. I moved to Austin in 1993; I wanted to explore new places and experiences. What is your history with Project Transitions? My interest in PT began as an event attendee at Red Hot. A friend, Tim Bailey, told Chris and I that he was going to the volunteer orientation for DH and invited us to join. We did. Then, Mark Jackson contacted me and asked me to be on the steering committee for Texas Swing. Soon Holiday Swing followed and I’ve been doing it ever since. What inspired you to volunteer?

My first shift at DH was February 2007. I was inspired because I knew people who were personally affected by HIV. Being part of the community most affected by the disease made the opportunity that much more meaningful.

What would your response be to those who ask, “Why volunteer?”

Everyone has some time available to do something to help others. Even if it’s only 30 minutes a week, once you find something you’re passionate about it will become the most rewarding time you spend that week.

Volunteer Orientations

Volunteers are fundamental to our agency! Come join us as a volunteer

caregiver, thrift store volunteer, supper club cook, event support or office helper! Volunteering with Project Transitions is fun, social and a

tremendous gift to our community:

For more information, or to sign up for one of the following volunteer

trainings, please contact John at: 454-8646 ext. 104 or

JStrickland@projecttransitions.org

TOP DRAWER THRIFTUpcoming Orientations:

Monday Oct. 4th 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Monday Nov. 8th5:30-7:00 p.m.

HOSPICE AND HOUSINGUpcoming Orientations:

OCTOBERPart 1 - Thursday Oct. 7th

5:30-7:30 p.m.Part II - Tuesday Oct. 12th

5:30-8:00 p.m.Part III - Thursday Oct. 14th

5:30-7:00 p.m.

NOVEMBERPart 1 - Thursday Nov. 4th

5:30-7:30 p.m.Part II - Tuesday Nov. 9th

5:30-8:00 p.m.Part III - Thursday Nov. 11th

5:30-7:00 p.m.No orientations needed for event and

administrative volunteers. Just call to register your interest and get on our

e-mail list: 512.454.8646 ext. 104.

VOLUNTEER BLOGptvolunteering.wordpress.com

Visit our volunteer blog to see what it’s like to be part of our family!

Chris PeteChris Venegas

Doug’s House, Event and Administrative Volunteer

PT: Where are you from and what brought you to Austin?

CV: Originally, I’m from Odessa, Texas, but I moved here at the age of 12 with my family. I went to ACC and earned two Associate degrees in Radiology: Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Sonography. Currently I’m employed as an Ultrasound Technologist at ARA Imaging, where I have been for the past 4 1/2 years. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my partner, friends and family.

When did you begin volunteering?

My friend, Tim Bailey, introduced me to Doug’s House. Eventually I transitioned into Thursday nights so Pete and I could work alongside one another. It’s a rewarding feeling working together with my partner on something that means so much to both of us.

What is your role at PT?

My partner, Pete, and I volunteer at Doug’s House. A typical night at DH may involve cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, or just spending time with residents. We also help out at events and fundraisers.

Anything else?

Volunteering at PT has brought it much more into focus that HIV/AIDS still exists. Seeing people living with, and even in certain instances, dying with this disease makes me want to get involved in other ways as far as on a level of prevention.

Thank you Oilcan Harry’s for the party of the summer:Red Hot 19! On Friday, July 16, 2010, the crowds took their recess from the smoldering heat and convened en masse inside Oilcan Harry’s. The 19th Annual Red Hot enthralled the attendees late into the evening with hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and performances. Partygoers, volunteers, and staff all agreed: the night was a captivating success. Red Hot was started in 1991 by Steve Higginbotham. Over the years, Red Hot has contributed more than $220,000 to Project Transitions. This year the night began with appetizers served by the Shady Ladies softball team. The spread was generously donated by Aesop’s Tables Catering, Great Expectation 4 You Catering, The Screaming Goat, and M2 Lounge. Crowds perused the silent auctions as the entertainment acts prepared

to start the lineup. When the opening act took the stage, the house was packed. The entertainment was a scintillating lineup including emcee and host Rob Faubion, Cabernet Cabaret, the cast of ZACH Theatre’s “The Drowsy Chaperone,” the cast of City Theatre’s “Into the Woods,” the Austin Babtist Women, the ladies of “La Cage: Vegas in Austin,” the Austin City Showgirls, and Larissa Ness. Join us next year for Red Hot 2011, the 20th Anniversary of this Austin tradition.

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We would like to heartily thank Rain on 4th for their amazing event, April Showers, this past April. The rowdy fundraiser, benefiting Project Tran-sitions and the Wright House Wellness Center, attracted a huge crowd who bid feverishly on the silent auction and live bachelor auction. It was a great night. We especially want to thank Rain on 4th’s owner, Dave Pantano, for his ongoing, meaningful support of our agency and the services we provide. We love you Dave!

April Showers 2010

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December 4th | Dell Jewish Community Campus You heard it here first: Holiday Swing 2010, now entering its 22nd year, will swing like never before. Join us on the good ship U.S.S. Holiday Swing on Saturday, December 4th, 2010 from 7 pm to midnight at the Dell Jewish Community Campus, 7300 Hart Lane. Don your winter whites or 30’s regalia and board our Art Deco fantasy cruise with Captain’s Tables, sailors, delicious food, the 20-piece Sentimental Journey Orchestra, music in the community hall and countless other surprises too numerous to list. Don’t know how to dance? Come to our free dance lessons at 7 pm. Hungry? Dinner is at 8. Want to buy amazing holiday gifts? The silent auction runs until 11:30 pm. We look forward to sharing the evening with you. Holiday Swing is a crucial fundraiser for Project Transitions’ programs and sponsorship is available at several levels. For forms and more info, head to: projecttransitions.org/events/holiday-swing.html. See you on the 4th! Special thanks go out to Jackie Saha at www.xgroupdesign.com for donating the beautiful event graphics this year.

Texas Swing 2010: Dance Ho(st)s, Music & BBQ The 15th Annual Texas Swing, on June 4th, 2010, was a tremendously fun evening and a great success. More than 700 guests and 65 volunteers enjoyed barbecue from Scholz Garten, two music stages, a costume photo booth by BoothBooth, and special Texas Swing-themed hanky codes. (Miss the hanky codes? See the digital version of our newsletter on Issuu.com for a full list). This year at Texas Swing, several talented volunteers offered up their time as Dance Ho(st)s, bringing Western hospitality onto the dance floor. The new, local charcuterie business, Salt & Time, kindly provided sumptuous artisanal salumi [sic], Ambhar Tequila gave us a generous donation, and Austin bands: Alvin Crow, The Lost Pines and Whiskey Shivers, entertained the audience all night.The silent auction this year had some new, noteworthy items: Many Etsy artists from around the world donated their

work in support of our agency. Their additions, such as the handmade iRetrofone and the “Rainbow Abe,” arrived from Canada, Europe, Australia and around the United States, showing the strength of compassion for people living with HIV/AIDS. It is clear supporters worldwide want to do what they can to help. This year’s Texas Swing raised over $32,000 for our programs. We thank all the donors, volunteers and attendees who made it possible. Please join us next year on Friday, June 3, 2011 for the 16th Annual Texas Swing. We will enjoy a hot Texas night together, celebrating and raising money for those in need in our community.

PROJECT TRANSITIONS PRESENTSPROJECT TRANSITIONS PRESENTS

THE 22ND ANNUAL

Please join us aboard the...

in its 22nd year...

Bike Curious?Project Transitions’ Hill Country Ride 2010 bike team broke a few of our personal records. The first was a stellar new name: Bike Curious. The second was the number of riders on our team and money raised: our fifteen members raised over $9,000. Our youngest member? 11 year old Georgie Vasquez, the reigning youngest volunteer at Top Drawer, who rode alongside his mom, Marina Vasquez. Join our HCRA team this year, you’ll be glad you did!

Mark Your CalendarUpcoming Events Supporting

Project Transitions

AIDS WALKSunday, October 17th, 2010

Austin City Hallasaustin.org

HOLIDAY SWINGSaturday, December 4th, 2010Dell Jewish Community Center

7300 Hart Laneprojecttransitions.org

HILL COUNTRY RIDE FOR AIDS KICK-OFF PARTY

Thursday, January 13th, 2011Austin Music Hallhillcountryride.org

GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER

Saturday, February 5th, 2011Various homes throughout AustinDessert reception at Nest Modern

projecttransitions.org

HILL COUNTRY RIDE FOR AIDS

Saturday, April 30th, 2011Krause Springs

hillcountryride.org

TEXAS SWINGFriday, June 3rd, 2011

Saengerrunde Hall1607 San Jacinto Blvd.projecttransitions.org

RANDALLS GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM

You can support Project Transitions every time you shop at Randalls. Ask for the appropriate donation form at the customer service center next time

you shop. Every time you use your Remarkable card, a percentage of

your purchase will go to us.Our code is #1314.

INTERNSSUMMER2010

Qarina Mannaf | Development InternQarina is a sophomore at the University of Chicago, majoring in Public Policy Studies and Political Science. She’s from Houston, TX and came to Project Transitions to learn more about the ins and outs of non-profits and social service. She loves running and cycling and is attempting to become a vegetarian.

Sarah Jelinsky | Media InternSarah Jelinsky is a senior at Pitzer College, double majoring in Public Health and Media Studies. She is passionate about advocating for people at risk and people living with HIV/AIDS. Her intern project, an agency film, allowed her to use film to raise awareness about HIV and the services PT offers to the Austin community.

Benjamin Salzmann | Social Work InternBenjamin is a social work student in Berlin, Germany. Social work is a relatively new field in Germany, so his intention was to learn our model of case management and care to bring that model back to Germany and adapt it to the HIV+ community in his home country. He spent his time at Doug’s House as a direct caregiver learning from the pros.

Ashley Meleen | Media InternAshley is a sophomore at the University of Texas, majoring in journalism. She’s from Austin, TX and came to Project Transitions to do social media, publicity, and print design for the office and Top Drawer Thrift. She loves typography and grammar, and is constantly trying to check things off

her “must do in Austin” list.

Rico Jacobs | Social Work InternRico Jacobs is a social work student from Berlin, Germany. He came to Project Transitions for a semester and a summer to learn our model for providing HIV/AIDS services. He spent his internship working at Roosevelt Gardens, providing case management, facilitating life skills classes and organizing

community events.

COMING SOON: Project Transitions Agency VideoOur intern, Sarah Jelinksky, has been working hard to compile an agency video, featuring footage of our programs and facilities, staff and volunteer interviews, and event highlights. Keep an eye on our Facebook for a link upon its completion. We thank Sarah and are looking forward to seeing her work!

2009-2010 Grants & GiftsOver the years, Project Transitions has been very fortunate to receive support from various foundations and many individual donors.

Project Transitions has received generous funding from the Austin Community Foundation over the past 21 years. In 2009, the Foundation awarded PT with a grant of $44,020 to provide 31 days of care for 5 clients at Doug’s House.

The MAC AIDS Fund awarded Project Transitions $20,000 to cover sixteen days of care at our residential hospice, Doug’s House. Established in 1994 by M·A·C Cosmetics, the M·A·C AIDS Fund supports men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS around the globe.

The Meadows Foundation awarded Project Transitions a grant of $57,000 towards emergency support and services to retain hospice and residential supportive care to low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS.

The mandate of the Religious Coalition to Assist the Homeless (RCAH), per the Austin City Council, is to provide beds for the homeless. Project Transitions is fortunate to receive $10,000 to support our services providing housing to the homeless.

Broadway Cares awarded PT $5,000 to our “Broadway Lights” project -- assisting our residents with their utility bills.

Project Transitions wishes to thank the above organizations for their generous support allowing PT to continue providing our much-needed services.

Time to Go DIGITALSoon a complete, e-version of the newsletter will be available on our website, projecttransitions.org. Printing physical copies of the newsletter can be a costly process, and we’d love to see that money go towards funding our programs instead. We would also like to save some trees! If you would like to stop receiving a paper newsletter and start receiving only an electronic version, please e-mail us at the office at: jbarbee@projecttransitions.org. Thank you!

Project Transitions is dedicated to serving people with HIV and AIDS by providing hospice, housing and support in a compassionate and

caring environment.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSKim BrownCraig Davis

Stacey FellersBob Garza

Blair HodgkinsMichael Jarrett

Tom Smith

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Janice Morgan

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

DOUG’S HOUSEResidential hospice & supportive care

ROOSEVELT GARDENSSupportive transitional housing

COMMUNITY HOUSINGSupportive, scattered-site housing

HIGHLAND TERRACESupportive transitional housing

TOP DRAWER THRIFTRetail thrift store

Project Transitions, Inc.P.O. Box 4826

Austin, Texas 78765512.454.8646

512.454.5039 (f )projecttransitions.org

Project Transitions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.

UPDATE EDITORSQarina MannafAshley MeleenJefferson Porter

A portion of this program is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, through the City of Austin, United Way, and the Ryan White Foundation.

Our gratitude and appreciation goes out to Glenn Eaddy for his hard work organizing a very successful toy drive, on September 12th at Charlie’s Austin, for children and teens af-fected by HIV/AIDS in Central Texas. Glenn Eaddy’s Toy Drive marked its 10th anniversary this year with record-breaking donations: Over $3,500 in door do-nations was raised, in addition to the hundreds of toys gathered. Thank you Glenn for all your hard work and devotion. Thank you as well to David Green, Carey Limousine, Downtown Cafe, Suzanne Court, Amy’s Ice Cream, all the day-of donors, and all the amazing Project Transitions volunteers who helped out.

Toy Drive Success!

100.7 KASE 1011020 Glass Art and Home Décor38th Street PharmacyAce Custom Tailors & Express AlterationsAcupunctureAustin.comAlex PetersonAlmost Perfect ConstructionAlori Properties Partnerships, in memory of Tom

HendersonAMAZ for HairAmbiente Wine ImportingAnna B. MillerAnthony’s Fireplace and PatioArmstrong McCall of South AustinArt on 5thArtWorks GalleryAtlas Physical TherapyATX Publishing, Inc.Austin American-StatesmanAustin Lyric OperaAustin MotelAustin Museum of ArtAustin Steam Train AssociationBallet AustinBarbara BarronBarnett & Associates, P.C. - Attorneys at LawBarton Springs NurseryBBJ LinenBeth ThomasBill and Lori GoodpastureBill and Rose Ann SmithBill DeMoss and Aaron FloresBill DicksonBill VandersteelBillie MartinBlack Forest Werkshop, Inc.Blair HodgkinsBlue Star Cafeteria on behalf of Eddie BernalBob Blodgett and Jeff Hudson, PsychotherapistBob DaileyBob EmersonBob GarzaBodyBusiness Health & Fitness ClubboothBOOTHBr. David Luke Henton, BSGBradz Salons & SpasBrigette Brooks, RMTBrinkley Training Advantage, LLCBritton & Britton Insurance Services, Inc.Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDSBuffalo ExchangeCalico CornersCamp 4 PawsCapra & CavelliCarole J. Harrison HatsCarolyn Hyde, MD, P.A.Cass Haecker and Larry SteinmannCastle Hill Specialized FitnessCertificates and a SealChantal PattonCharles CurryCharles MyersChris BrownCindy Phillips Pottery

Cindy Ponce and Marilyn Polston in loving memory of Raymond R. Ponce

Cisco GamezCissie and Dillon FergusonClark GullifordCM BuildersConfetti Balloon ExcursionsCopenhagen ImportsCori SansoucyCraig Buchele and Billy KuykendallCraig DavisCraig E. Matthews, Massage TherapistDamon Howze CosmetologyDana Dean/AvenueOne PropertiesDavid Alan Rug CompanyDavid Busch and Ray ToburenDavid Ramert and Carlos O’DochartyDavid Wilson Garden DesignDell P.R.I.D.E.Delores C. GroomDon Lovering and Milt ClarkDoris Coward and Debbie VolkerDr. Francis McIntyreDuane Mailman and Frank RusconiDustin Ross - Personal TrainerDynamic Reprographics, Inc.Eastside CaféEdward SafadyEdward SanchezEinstein Brothers BagelsEl InteriorElements Laser SpaEmbassy Suites Austin ArboretumEmbassy Suites Austin CentralEnergies Balanced Etch of ClassEverett McKinley on behalf of the Hill Country

Ride for AIDSFaith WickeyFeathers BoutiqueFine Gifts & CollectiblesFireflower PhotographyFirst In/Last Out Production ServicesFitness for All/Kathy PattersonFletcher’s Books & AntiquesFlo Vazquez/East by SouthEast StudiosFloral RenaissanceFood! Food!For Fitness, For Health: Home Personal

Training and Massage/Humberto EstradaForbidden FruitFortune Chinese Seafood RestaurantFour Seasons HotelFrancoise Hair SalonFrank J. GarrahanFred Sultan and Don MeekFreeman Audio Visual SolutionsFreewheeling BicyclesFriends of David Powell ClinicFriends of Doug’s HouseGarbo - A SalonGary Davis and Neil CroswellGatti’s PizzaGayle Braecklein

Gene Brenek and Michael HelferichGentry Custom FramesGerrell D. MooreGlenda Kronke StudiosGlenn EaddyGlenworth Financial-Long Term Care

DivisionGoodie Two ShoesGoodwill Industries of Central TexasGordon Huth and Paul SullivanGreen Sheep Studios by Artist Virginia

LawrenceGuero’s Taco BarGwen TateH E BHarish Krishnan in memory of Dr. P. R.

KrishnamurthyHarriet RutlandHarry Ullmann and Peter SchramHeather BaxterHeather TollesonHendersonHenna ChouHerschel SandsHill Country Carpet - Grant Hennig & Alan

HeinzkeHill-Bert’s BurgersHilltop Realty/Mary Black and Tricia MurphyHilton Austin Airport HotelHippos Eating AlligatorsHoliday Inn - Town LakeHome Trends & DesignHorsefeathersHotel AllandaleHotel San JoseHut’s Hamburgers and Frank & Angie’s Hyatt Regency Hotel on Town lakeIllustrated InkIn Good Taste Catering and DesignINNU SalonIra J. Fackenthall, in memory of MikelIronsmith - The Fitness DoctorsJ & J Pest ControlJack Taylor and Peter MaxsonJacqui DeShawn’s Just A Store U-HaulJames and Jean Presnal In Memory of

Michael Ray HixsonJames Armstrong and Larry ConnellyJames Carlisle and Hae-Kwon ChungJames DickJames L. ArthJamie Kimmel Shelton, ArtistJamie Laratta @ Bamboo Salon and SpaJamila Salon & Spa/Kathryn Judd, Kip Love

and Donnie TorrnceJamshid AfsharJan HarriganJane FountainJason Schubert and Patrick KeelJay BilligJean-Marc Fray Art and AntiquesJeanne Bunker, PsychotherapistJeff SayersJeffrey and Sheri Levenberg

THANK YOU to all our Holiday Swing 2009 Supporters!

Jenifer Sariti, LMTJerry McDanielsJerry W. BreezeJim Campbell and Gustavo RamosJo Villandry and Julie JonesJoanna Labow/Night Owl TherapyJody ScheskeJoe ChaunceyJoe PradosJohn Allison John CowartJohn D. MuggJohn TongateJohn WhitneyJohhnie R. JohnsonJohnny R. ReyesJohn B. Reyes and Alfredo R. MunozJoseph Bartosh and Eduardo Benavides on

behalf of Granger VillaJosh AllenJoyce and Bruce MoskowJudy SchulzJules G. AlexanderJulie Armour-PennJulie Nowlin @ Bamboo Salon and SpaKay AngermannKeith HaleKerbey Lane CaféKevin JohnsonKevin Thibodeau and James Willcox, MDKim Brown in memory of Jon S. FraserKimberly Fontenot and Cassie FinkleaKirkwerksKNVA 54Kurant EventsLady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterLake Austin Spa ResortLakeway Resort & SpaLCRA Employees’ United CharitiesLee WareLeslie Pearson, PCLove and Donie TorranceMarguerite KniselyMark CaveMark Seeger and Jeff HarperMark Thomas Studio/Jorge GonzalezMarlene Schunk/Reflections of Color at Maudie’s Tex MexMaya on South CongressMelissa GlassMi CasaMichael Lessner, DDSMint Hair Salon/Tiffany SowersbyMo ScollanMOTIF Modern LivingMotiva SalonMovin’ Easy Dance WearNancy and Scott StokoeNancy Beckett and Ramona Reeves in memory

of Charles HallmarkNégrel AntiquesNEST MODERNNomadic Notions Anderson LaneOmni Austin Hotel DowntownParamount and State Theatres

Park Lane Guest HousePatrick Smith, RealtorPaul Cankar DesignsPaul Dean PantojaPhilip Knisely and Rickie FielderPierce Runnells FoundationPilates Private Practice, LLCPlush PadPottery by Sean WilliamsRachel Gunner, LCSW, BCDRadisson Hotel & Suites - Austin Town Red and Virgil Richard/David Busby of Salon

on 5thredhound.com/Janet Sopp-SimsRep. Elliott NaishtatRepublic TequilaReyna’s BoutiqueRichard and Jeannette SofinowskiRichard and Peggy HebertRick BaudoinRick WestRiver Place Country ClubRob CollinsRobin and Sean O’NealRon AndersonRon BowdoinRoom Service VintageRose Lee StrattonRosedale Veterinary ClinicRoxann’s Specialty BoutiqueRoy IkedaRuby’s BBQ on GuadalupeRuss Jones and Bob MajorRussell Korman Fine Jewelry and WatchesRussell’s BistroSail & Ski CenterSam Sutherland and Dave HindsSanford and Sheila FitlinSchimmel Art/Sandhi Schimmel GoldScott + CoonerService MenswearSeton Family of HospitalsShady GroveShana Kidd and Sean SalakSharon HanerSilkwater AntiquesSkipp MansonSnack Bar on South CongressSolar Eclipse Window TintingSpirit Knits Art WearStacey Fellers and Lori MartinStar Center Gymnastics, Inc.Star of Texas EventsStephen Davis and Carl FairmanSteve DavisSteven*David JewelrySteve Wiman and Emily CowartSTONE-ographySue Patrick’sSun Dragon Martial Arts and Self DefenseSupercutsSusan B. HammerSusan S. Phillips, Art CollectorSusan WallaceSweetish Hill Bakery & Café

Tana and Joe ChristieTanglewood Vision CenterTapelenders Video AustinTaurus Pet Services, Inc.Teresa Rutledge in loving memory of

Leonardo ReinosoTerry ChildressTesoros Trading CompanyTexARTS AssociationTexas Blooms Florist/Karen SebensTexas Ceiling FansTexas Coffee TradersTexas French BreadTexas ProTaxTexas TMS CenterThe 1860 ShopThe Antique SwanThe Austin ChronicleThe Austin Flower CompanyThe Garden RoomThe Healing Touch at Casa de LuzThe Herb BarThe Hills of Lakeway Country ClubThe Insurance Connection, Inc.The Long Center for the Performing ArtsThe Magnolia CafesThe Nelson Project/Keller Williams RealtyThe Oasis - Lake TravisThe Sofa and Chair Co.The StudebakersThe United Court of AustinThomas Smith and Travis LindenbaumTina PenbergTindle & Associates PilatesTipler’s Lamp ShopTom Abernathy Trina Wilkins and Yvette MunozTrish Larwood and Robert BrandonTrudy’s & South Congress CaféUchiUncommon ObjectsUnique Creations by Frona FarrellyUpper Crust BakeryVicka BehlVIP Limousine ServiceVisible ChangesVivo’s RestaurantW. R. Starkey MortgageWade Simpson and Gordon MannWaller Thomas Burns, IIWarren Cullar GalleryWhole FoodsWilda TollesonWright House Wellness CenterYoga YogaYolanda WalkerZachary Scott Theatre Center

THE UPDATE

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The Wish ListSome of the items that we need to provide quality care to

our hospice and housing residents:

1. Beds/Mattresses/Air mattresses, of all sizes, in new or gently used condition

2. Garden supplies: Shovels, seeds, rain barrels, wooden rails, chicken wire

3. Kitchen supplies: Pots, pans, dishes, silverware

4. Laundry detergent5. 15 Passenger van6. Gift cards: HEB, Wal-Mart,

Target, movie passes7. Basketball hoop for RG

8. Toiletries: Shampoo, soap, body-wash, toothpaste

9. Security cameras for housing program’s parking lot

10. Yoga mats for housing exercise classes

11. Tall votive candles & white 7 day candles

12. Home furniture for housing programs

13. Home electronics for housing programs: Televisions, CD/DVD players

14. Adobe Creative Suite

4902 Burnet Rd.512.454.5161

Mon-Sat 10-7pm-clothes

-houseware-furniture

-much much more....

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