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1. A social unit; 2. a group of people sharing common ancestry; 3. all the members of a household; 4.a group of like things.
What does “family” mean to you? In today’s complex society, this word denotes something different for each of us. Whether you are part of a two parent household with children, a grandparent raising a grandchild or part of a blended family, the common bond for all of us is that families are the building blocks of our community.
My relationship with the Cope “family’ began in 1998, as a childcare volunteer. As my commitment to the organization grew, I became a member of the Board of Directors and most recently, the Chair of Cope’s new giving club - the Family Circle. The Family Circle is a group of people sensitive to the needs of the community giving $500 or more annually to help fulfill the mission of Cope Family Center.
The Family Circle’s fundamental commitments are to engage, inform and inspire the Napa community to give our families the support they need to live healthy, self-sufficient lives.
Why is it important for you to join me? One only needs to read or listen to the news to learn of the challenges that Napa families deal with on a daily basis poverty, divorce, single parenting, unemployment or underemployment and substance abuse, to name a few.
Cope Family Center offers help for all families to create safe, supportive and healthy homes for their children. Some of our comprehensive services enable:
First time parents to benefit from our parent education classes and one-on-one child development assessments.
Families struggling with divorce and separation to learn to manage family dynamics and put their child’s needs first through our co-parent classes and supervised visitation services.
Single parents to utilize our drop-in childcare to get respite from the challenges of raising their children alone. Additionally, they develop supportive connections with the other Cope parents.
Families struggling to make “ends meet” to benefit from our emergency aid program and learn how to stretch their dollars through our financial education classes and free tax clinics.
Parents who are new to the community to establish a network of support with local parents.
As you can tell, we’re doing a great deal for Napa families, but we need your help to continue! You’ll find a list of the Family Circle’s benefits below. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!
Angela Peatman
Chair, Family Circle
Family Circle Participant Benefits
We are pleased to present you with the opportunity to participate in all Cope’s Family Circle has to offer, while investing in the future of Napa’s children and families. Join us as a Member today by making an investment in as generous an amount as possible. There are many giving options and a chance to recognize others with honorary or memorial gifts. Questions? Contact Michele Grupe at 707.252.1123, x 115 or mgrupe@copefamilycenter.org.
Uncles & Aunts - $500 - $2,499
· Certificate of Recognition commemorating your membership.
· Acknowledgement of Family Circle Charter Membership at Cope Family Center.
· Recognition in Cope Family Center’s publications (annual report, newsletter).
· Special recognition at the VIP reception at our Annual Family Reunion.
· Periodic updates on the progress of Cope’s work in the community.
Parents - $2,500 - $4,999
· All of the benefits extended to Uncles & Aunts plus:
· Advance notice of Cope Family Center’s Family Circle events.
Grandparents - $5,000 - $14,999
· All of the benefits extended to Parents plus:
· VIP seating and reserved parking at all Cope Family Center events.
· Commemorative Family Circle gift
Fairy Godparents - $15,000 and up
· All of the benefits extended to Grandparents plus:
· Personalized tour of Cope and lunch with the Executive Director.
· Commemorative Fairy Godparents gift
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