I work with Family Service of Central Indiana, and I wanted to make sure you guys knew about this year’s Alice M. Ross “Salute to Family” Awards. We’re collecting nominations and I was wondering if you guys knew of families that you could nominate, as well as help us get the word out about the award.
We’re looking for families who have made a difference... whether it be at home in their care for their own family or by bettering their community. It may be, for example, that a family member has been directly affected by cancer/illness/accident and now raises money for a related charity, or it may be that the family raises money together for a good cause like the 2008 Indiana flood victims, or has a role in helping local children in the community to have a better life.
Any member of the community may nominate a family they admire, and families may nominate themselves. Families must live in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion or Morgan County to be eligible.
Families may be described in many ways: two-parent and single-parent families, stepfamilies, multigenerational, blended, traditional, non-traditional, foster and adoptive.
Below is a link to our website, and a copy of a recent press release.
Thank you for any help recognizing deserving families.
http://www.salutetofamily.org/
Also, this is a link to a profile of past winners from previous years: http://standupforfamilies.org/For a family to be considered for this award, nominations must be submitted online, faxed or postmarked by Feb. 28, 2009 to Family Service (Attn: Salute to Families Awards Committee; 615 N. Alabama St, Suite 320; Indianapolis, IN 46204). Nomination forms are available online at www.family-service-inc.org or by contacting Family Service at 317.634.6341.
Winners will receive their honors at the “Salute to Family” Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at the Riverwalk - 6729 E. Westfield Blvd; Indianapolis, IN 46220.
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About Alice M. Ross: A special friend of Family Service, Alice M. Ross was a beloved philanthropist, volunteer and longtime resident of Central Indiana. Perhaps best remembered for her energy and enthusiasm, Ross gave tremendous support to organizations and people from all walks of life. It is in her honor that Family Service recognizes exemplary families from the central Indiana community.
About Family Service: Family Service of Central Indiana, Inc. is a private not-for-profit organization working to preserve and strengthen families in times of crisis, change and growth. The agency provides counseling, support and education to families in need and is funded by the United Way, government contracts, user fees and private donations. Established in 1835, Family Service is the oldest organization of its kind in central Indiana.
Travis Perkins
Director of Communications
Family Service of Central Indiana, Inc.
615 N. Alabama St., Suite 320
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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