The holidays are a season for children and family, for celebrating life’s blessings and building hope for the future. But, they can be especially difficult for a foster child, constantly reminded of what they don’t have or possibly never had. Nevertheless, the promise of hope and home are a part of everyday life for the boys and girls lucky enough to find their way to SOS Children’s Villages - Florida.

This holiday season, one of our long-time friends has pledged up to $50,000 to match gifts given now through the end of the year! If met, this “Hope for the Holidays” challenge will make a significant impact on the lives of the boys and girls growing up in our SOS family.

This holiday, your gift becomes twice as powerful. How can you not give?

Use the enclosed envelope or make your gift by phone to 954-420-5030 or online at www.sosflorida.com.

Last Chance to Grant a WishOur boys and girls have finished their holiday wish lists and are dreaming of the toys, games, clothes and presents they will receive.

With only a few more weeks before the holidays, time is running out to grant all of their wishes.

If you would like to provide a gift for one of our children this year, call 954-420-5030 or e-mail vwalter@sosflorida.com to grant a wish.

Village Voice

Winter 2011Phone: 954-420-5030 Fax: 954-420-5034 www.sosflorida.com

Holiday Wishes

Give a LittleHope for the Holidays

Our family thanks our good friends and neighbors who help make childhood special at SOS.

This Fall at SOS Family Memories

The SOS kids got Back to School & Ready thanks to community support and donations of school supplies and funds for clothes and shoes.

Guitars not Guns started a program at the Village to teach our boys and girls to express themselves with music instead of violence.

SOS welcomed the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Band to the Village on 9/17 to help paint the interiors of our homes and for a special performance in our cul de sac.

We celebrated our second annual “Extreme Home Makeover Contest” to encourage our children to make their house a “home.” Pictured were honorary judges Debby Glick, SOS Chief Development Officer Debbie Levine and Bosco Saldhanna from the Ritz Carlton.

Friends from Broadspire Services celebrated their corporate Day of Service volunteering to create a garden with the SOS kids.

Neighbors granted all of our children’s Halloween Costume wishes in time for our Annual Halloween Party hosted by the Coral Springs Kiwanis Club.

Our SOS alumni joined the Kiwanis Clubs from North Broward county at the 14th Annual Pleasure Walk to raise funds to support our After Care program.

Right: We celebrated our third annual Village Circle Luncheon on 9/27 to honor our major donors and friends. Friends in attendance included long-time supporters Nancy Brown, Lois Silver, Barbara Zimmerman, and Martin & Edith Stein. The afternoon featured special guest speaker Bob Danzig pictured with SOS CEO Jeff Zirulnick.

December 9, 7-10pmRitz Carlton Fort Lauderdale Full Moon PartyEvery full moon the Ritz unveils a mystical moonlit lounge with plush couches, tarot card readers and music by DJ Riggs. Receive a complimentary cocktail when you bring an unwrapped toy for the SOS kids. Call 954-465-2300 for more information.

December 15 - 17, 7-10pmSweet DreamsSeminole Casino Coconut CreekJoin SOS for Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s annual holiday celebrations with extravagant displays of all-you-can eat desserts, open bar and meet and greets with some of television’s hottest celebrities. (Guests must be 21 yrs of age or older to attend Sweet Dreams). Tickets $20 and must be pre-purchased. Call 954-420-5030 to purchase your tickets.

January 7, 1-3pmHoliday De-Decorating @ SOSVolunteers are welcome to help our families take down our holiday decorations and pack them up for the year. Contact Julie at 954-420-5030 or jselvaggi@sosflorida.com.

January 27, 7-10pmSOS Gala Kick-off Celebration@ the home of Janyce & Peter SpeierWe kick-off our gala season with our annual cocktail party hosted this year by long-time supporters Janyce & Peter Speier. Guests bring one gala auction item for entry. Call 954-420-5030 for information.

February 2, 7:30-3pmBroadspire Golf Tournament for SOS FloridaWestin Diplomat Golf ClubBroadspire Services hosts their second annual Charity Golf Tournament for the SOS kids this February. Contact Kathy Bradley at kathy.bradley@choosebroadspire.com for more information.

February 16, 6-8pmPresident’s ReceptionLocation TBAOur 2011 Village Circle members will be invited to this private party hosted by SOS Board President Lou Sarbone. The annual event is a thank you from our family for their ongoing support. Contact Debbie at 954-420-5030 for more information about the SOS Village Circle.

Events to Support SOS This Winter

Food, Cocktails, Dancing, Casino Games, Auctions and more! All benefiting the boys and girls of SOS Florida.

Save the Date....

Hopeand HomeGala

April 21, 2012 Mercedes Benz of Delray

Joining the SOS FamilySun Capital Partners Makes an Investment in Our ChildrenOn November 11, Sun Capital Partners presented a $100,0000 check to SOS Florida. This gift will provide the needed funds to enhance childhood activities and continue providing vital services such as life skills classes and tutoring. It will also help the Village maintain aging homes which, after 19 years, are beginning to require major upgrades and repairs.

The staff and children will welcome Sun Capital employees to the Village for their first volunteer project ─ holiday decorating.

Pictured: Sun Capital Co-CEO Marc Leder, SOS Board Member Brian Holland, SOS Chief Development Officer Debbie Levine, Sun Capital Co- CEO Rodger Krouse, SOS CEO Jeffrey Zirulnick, SOS Board Member Brad Goldfarb, and SOS Board Member Lou Sarbone

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Hope for the Holidays

Every gift you make to an SOS Child changes their world. You give them the chance for a happy childhood and the tools and experiences they need to grow up to be independent and successful!

This holiday season, your gifts can make twice the difference. Find out how on page 1.

Happy Holidays from the Staff and Children at SOS Florida.