100 23rd Ave S,
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 328-5973
[email protected]
www.forthechildrenww.org
www.advocacyandcaringforchildren.org
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10-3
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 328-5973
[email protected]
www.forthechildrenww.org
www.advocacyandcaringforchildren.org
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10-3
Circle History - Bishop O'Dea Circle - est. 1998
In 1998 when our circle was
formed, most of us lived in West Seattle.
Since them, our membership has expanded into other Seattle
neighborhoods, as well as the East Side and Olympia.
A close group of friends wanted to preserve those ties by getting together on a regular basis. At the same time, we thought it would be nice to do something good while we were at it. Ten years ago ACC was having a drive to add more circles. Josephine Devine, a member of Irene Hanley Circle, suggested to her daughter that we create a new circle. Thus the Bishop O’Dea Circle was born. We started out with strong fund raising efforts. But after a few years, the birth of many children and the return of mother to full time work started to take its toll. Now our membership is smaller and we focus on providing in-kind donations. We continue to see each other regularly, adding new faces as our circle changes.
Our original members were Christy Close, Maureen Dahlstrom, Judy Devine (inactive), Lori Grossi, Mary Meucci, Tammy Savage(inactive), Linda Tobin and Margaret Vandenberg. Members who joined later were Brenda Haflin, Ann Martin and Lynn Tobin.
Our first fund raiser in 1999 was a Mardi Gras Party. We rented a hall, hired a band, and served Hurricane cocktails and red beans and rice. The event overall was really colorful and festive. We felt that it was a big success.
The basic goal of our group was to come together on a regular basis to keep friendships and help children in the process. Our projects and events have given us that opportunity. We have so many happy memories.
A close group of friends wanted to preserve those ties by getting together on a regular basis. At the same time, we thought it would be nice to do something good while we were at it. Ten years ago ACC was having a drive to add more circles. Josephine Devine, a member of Irene Hanley Circle, suggested to her daughter that we create a new circle. Thus the Bishop O’Dea Circle was born. We started out with strong fund raising efforts. But after a few years, the birth of many children and the return of mother to full time work started to take its toll. Now our membership is smaller and we focus on providing in-kind donations. We continue to see each other regularly, adding new faces as our circle changes.
Our original members were Christy Close, Maureen Dahlstrom, Judy Devine (inactive), Lori Grossi, Mary Meucci, Tammy Savage(inactive), Linda Tobin and Margaret Vandenberg. Members who joined later were Brenda Haflin, Ann Martin and Lynn Tobin.
Our first fund raiser in 1999 was a Mardi Gras Party. We rented a hall, hired a band, and served Hurricane cocktails and red beans and rice. The event overall was really colorful and festive. We felt that it was a big success.
- In 2000 we had three events. First we redecorated several rooms at Elizabeth House with paint, new furnishings, bedding and pillows. We also donated basic personal items such as shampoo and soap.
- The second project was an auction with a spring theme at a member’s home. Decorations were lilacs and milk glass. Wine and dessert was served. Because of the support of friends, family, local businesses and our hard work, it was a great success. We made over $12,000.
- The third project was a rummage sale. This one kind of speaks for itself.
- In 2001 our project was a non-event; a tea party. It was a clever way of asking for donations. We brought in over $4,000.
- In 2002 we had another Mardi Gras Party, but this time we used high school students as the kitchen staff. They were able to log volunteer hours and we were able to have a lot more fun ourselves.
- In 2003 we held a Flamingo Fund Raiser. We held people’s yards hostage by putting plastic pink flamingos in their yard. For a donation we would come and remove them. They in turn could “flamingo’ a friend. It was pretty fun.
The basic goal of our group was to come together on a regular basis to keep friendships and help children in the process. Our projects and events have given us that opportunity. We have so many happy memories.
Circle Fundraising
Layette Donations for Pregnancy Support
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