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Former Female Boxer Champions the “Katie’s first-hand account of transforming tragedy into inspiration is true testimony to the healing power of art,” said Mona Scott, event co-chair and board member of The Art Experience. “We look forward to sharing Katie’s courageous story.” The opening reception will be held May 18 at 7 p.m. at The Art Experience, Inc. in Summit Place Mall (first mall entrance N. of Kohl’s) in Waterford, Mich. Tickets for the opening reception are $25 and include light refreshments. To purchase: please visit www.theartexperience.org or call Robin Montagne at 248.456.8158 ext. 202. The “Healing Power of the Arts” is the result of collaboration between three nonprofit agencies –The Art Experience, Inc., Common Ground Sanctuary and Orion Art Center. It has been created to bring attention to the important role that art and creativity play in the healing process. In conjunction with two other participating organizations, Indianwood Psychology Group and Paint a Miracle, approximately 50 pieces of art will be on display throughout the exhibit, as well as work of featured artists at three venues. The exhibit will be on display on the following dates: May 19 -June 7 at The Art Experience, Inc. located at Summit Place Mall; June 9 - 30 at the Orion Art Center in Lake Orion; and July 13 -15 at Paint A Miracle in Rochester. Katie Dallam’s story has been featured by many media outlets including, The New York Times and NBC’s “Dateline”. Visit her Web site at: http://kddallam.com to learn more. Event sponsors include: Transformation Partner - Dr. Todd Wilkinson, Bloomfield, Mich. The Art Experience (TAE) is a non-profit community art studio founded in 1995 by six art therapists. Located in Waterford, at Summit Place mall, the organization’s mission is to provide creative and therapeutic arts experiences for a diverse Oakland County community. The Board of Directors, staff and volunteers envision TAE as a recognized effective educational and therapeutic arts resource that cultivates creativity as essential to the quality of people’s lives. TAE fosters a unique community wherein artists, both with and without disabilities, work "side-by-side" creating art. TAE is a volunteer organization supported by donations, local grants, and an annual fundraiser. Visit www.theartexperience.org for more information. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The agency received an Honorable Mention in the 2004 Crain’s Detroit Business’ Best-Managed Nonprofit contest. Common Ground Sanctuary Appoints New Board Members BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Feb. 28, 2006 – Operating six facilities in Oakland County, Common Ground Sanctuary has appointed two new members to its board of directors, according to Tony Rothschild, agency president and CEO. • Fred Neumark is a business and criminal law lawyer in his Clarkston-based firm. He has served as chairmanship of committees and delegate to the Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, as well as the State Bar Representative Assembly. Fred has also served as chairman of committees in the Oakland Country Bar Association. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The agency received an Honorable Mention in the 2004 Crain’s Detroit Business’ Best-Managed Nonprofit contest. Common Ground Sanctuary Awarded Three-Year This accreditation outcome represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows the organizations substantial conformance to the standards established by CARF. An organization receiving a Three-Year-Accreditation outcome has put itself through a rigorous peer review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit that its programs and services are of highest quality, measurable, and accountable. CARF is an independent, not-for-profit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the person served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF, the accrediting body establishes consumer focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The agency received an Honorable Mention in the 2004 Crain’s Detroit Business’ Best-Managed Nonprofit contest. Common Ground Sanctuary Names New Officers to Board of Directors BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Jan. 6, 2005 – Steve Mitchell of West Bloomfield, chairman of Mitchell Research and Communications, has been elected to serve as chair of the board of directors of Common Ground Sanctuary, according to Tony Rothschild, agency president and CEO. Also elected were: Sharon McMurray of Royal Oak, senior vice president corporate communications, Comerica Incorporated, as first vice chair; Gabe Werba of Farmington Hills, president, Gabriel Werba & Associates, LLC., second vice chair; Kay White of Bloomfield Village, community volunteer, as secretary; and Cathy Rozanski of Troy, controller, Ivanhoe Huntley Companies, as treasurer. Myron Frasier of the City of Southfield is the immediate past chair. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The agency received an Honorable Mention in the 2004 Crain’s Detroit Business’ Best-Managed Nonprofit contest. Applications Available for Common Ground Sanctuary 32nd Art in the Park BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Dec. 28, 2005 – Applications are available for artists interested in participating in the 32nd annual Common Ground Sanctuary Art in the Park. The fair will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 through Sunday, Sept. 17 at Shain Park in downtown Birmingham. Common Ground Sanctuary Art in the Park features juried fine art, including ceramics, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, photography, glass by more than 190 artists from across the country. The fair also offers live entertainment, hands-on children’s activities, food and a silent auction – drawing people of all ages. Art in the Park is the primary fundraiser for Common Ground Sanctuary, an Oakland County-based nonprofit crisis services agency. Proceeds fund a 24-hour crisis line (800.231.1127), shelters for youths in crisis, family counseling and outreach to at-risk teens. To receive an application, contact Robin Montagne at 248.456.8150 ext. 202; or e-mail your request to rmontagne@commongroundsanctuary.org. Applications must be postmarked by March 3, 2006 for consideration. Late applications accepted if postmarked by July 28, 2006. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The agency received an Honorable Mention in the 2004 Crain’s Detroit Business’ Best-Managed Nonprofit contest. # # # Common Ground Sanctuary Names Program Director BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Nov. 28, 2005 – Joanne Lindensmith has been named program director of the Utilization Review Department and the Crisis Residential Unit for Common Ground Sanctuary, announced Tony Rothschild, Common Ground Sanctuary president and CEO. Lindensmith supervises Utilization Review, a program designed to monitor Oakland County-sponsored mental health services for residents requiring care. The adequacy of those services for the clients’ symptoms is measured to ensure that treatments are correct and consistency exists between the care provided and the care needed. She also oversees the Crisis Residential Unit, a short-term, residential, psychiatric facility for adults experiencing mental illness and substance abuse issues. Lindensmith has extensive experience in crisis intervention, including working at Hotline, a program later adopted by Common Ground Sanctuary; Macomb County Community Mental Health; Square Lake Counseling; and Value Options. She has also worked as a managed behavioral healthcare consultant in the public sector. Lindensmith previously held positions at Common Ground Sanctuary. She worked from 1976 to1986 as the director of crisis services and from 1996 to1998 as the program director, where she supervised the crisis hotline, volunteer line, legal clinic, and victim assistance referrals. Lindensmith obtained a Bachelor of Philosophy degree from Wayne State University, Monteith College and her master’s in humanistic and clinical psychology from the Center for Humanistic Studies. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The agency received an Honorable Mention in the 2004 Crain’s Detroit Business’ Best-Managed Nonprofit contest. Common Ground Sanctuary Art in the Park this Weekend, Sept. 17-18 (Click here for PDF press release) BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Sept. 16, 2005 – Common Ground Sanctuary 31st Art in the Park, one of Birmingham’s prestigious art events, runs tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission to the juried fair held at Shain Park is free. Nearly 200 artists from around the country will showcase original work in the areas of ceramics, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, photography, glass and more. Other attractions include, live musical entertainment, delicious food, children’s activities and a silent auction benefiting Common Ground Sanctuary. Art in the Park is the principal fundraiser for Common Ground Sanctuary, an Oakland County-based nonprofit crisis intervention agency. Proceeds fund the agency’s community programs including, a 24-hour crisis line (800.231.1127), shelters for youths in crisis, family counseling, support and education groups and outreach to homeless and runaway youth. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The agency received an Honorable Mention in the 2004 Crain’s Detroit Business’ Best-Managed Nonprofit contest. Volunteers Needed For Common Ground Sanctuary Art In The Park (Click here for PDF press release) BIRMINGHAM, Mich., August 22, 2005 – Common Ground Sanctuary is seeking 100 eager volunteers to help run its 31st annual Common Ground Sanctuary Art in the Park art fair in Birmingham’s Shain Park Sept. 17 - 18. Common Ground Sanctuary Art in the Park touts nearly 200 artists exhibiting in 18 different media categories. Other attractions include, live musical entertainment, delicious food, children’s activities and a silent auction benefiting Common Ground Sanctuary. Volunteers are needed to assist by working four-hour shifts at the information table, T-shirt booths, silent auction, children’s art area and as booth sitters for artists. All volunteers will receive a 2005 Art in the Park T-shirt along with the memorable experience of helping the community. Those interested can contact volunteer coordinator Liz Christopher at (248) 456-8137, ext. 151 by Friday, Sept. 2. Fair hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way Community Services. # # # Common Ground Sanctuary Crisis Screening Unit The 24-hour psychiatric unit helped 2,397 adults and children last year alone. The facility is funded by a contract with the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and provides residents who are uninsured, underinsured or on Medicare or Medicaid with mental health services. Experienced staff including psychiatrists, registered nurses, clinicians and administrative staff ensure every person screened receives the appropriate treatment necessary, i.e.hospitalization, referrals or other sources. The facility offers a convenient no appointment necessary policy, and welcomes walk-ins and self-referrals. Mobile transportation is also available. In addition, the facilities newest service, the Mobile Crisis Team, is available to go directly to those in the community experiencing crisis. The Crisis Screening Unit is located at 44590 Woodward Ave. in Pontiac, Mich. and can be reached by calling 248.456.1991 or through the agency’s 24-hour Crisis Telephone Line at 1.800.231.1127. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The agency received an Honorable Mention in the 2004 Crain’s Detroit Business’ Best-Managed Nonprofit contest. # # # SAVE THE DATE: Common Ground Sanctuary Art in The Park, Sept. 17-18, 2005 Art fair offers unique art, delectable food and entertainment for all BIRMINGHAM , Mich., July 6, 2005 – Common Ground Sanctuary 31 st Art in the Park, one of Birmingham’s prestigious art events, will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission to the juried fair held at Shain Park is free. Nearly 200 artists from around the country will showcase original work in the areas of ceramics, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, photography, glass and more. Other attractions include, live musical entertainment, delicious food, children’s activities and a silent auction benefiting Common Ground Sanctuary. Art in the Park is the principal fundraiser for Common Ground Sanctuary, an Oakland County-based nonprofit crisis intervention agency. Proceeds fund the agency’s community programs including, a 24-hour crisis line (800.231.1127), shelters for youths in crisis, family counseling, support and education groups and outreach to homeless and runaway youth. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The agency received an Honorable Mention in the 2004 Crain’s Detroit Business’ Best-Managed Nonprofit contest. # # # Common Ground Sanctuary names Director of Quality Improvement BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., May 31, 2005 – Jack Wilson has been named director of quality improvement for Common Ground Sanctuary, announced Tony Rothschild, Common Ground Sanctuary president and CEO. Wilson is responsible for ensuring the agency meets standards and requirements set by federal, state and local licensing and regulatory bodies, state and local behavioral health organizations and accreditation organizations. Prior to joining Common Ground Sanctuary, Wilson worked at Genesee County Community Mental Health as vice president of managed care. Other previous employers include Value Behavioral Health, the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards and Duff and Wilson, Inc., his own consulting firm. Wilson received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and his master’s degree in social work from Michigan State University. His 28 years in the mental health field includes clinical work, program administration, and managed care consultation. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The agency received an Honorable Mention in the 2004 Crain’s Detroit Business’ Best-Managed Nonprofit contest. # # # Contest to Name “Program X” Open to Royal Oak Youth (Click here for Contest Guidelines) Royal Oak, Mich., February 16, 2005 – Common Ground Sanctuary, a nonprofit agency servicing youths, adults and families in crisis announced today a contest to name one of its new programs available to youth. “Program X” will serve a specific need in southeastern Michigan for homeless, potentially homeless and runaway youth ages 12-22. Services to be offered through the outpatient counseling program include interpersonal and recreational groups, counseling, resume/job application and educational assistance, community referrals and crisis intervention. Survival aid, including first aid kits and hygiene packets, will also be available. “This type of program has been a longtime dream for our agency and we are pleased to see it take shape,” said Jim Perlaki, Vice President of Community Intervention Services. The program will be housed in the Youth Outreach Center at 1229 S. Washington in Royal Oak and will be open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3 to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The grand opening of the facility and program will be held in April 2005. Please call 248.336.9272 if you or someone you know needs assistance. Common Ground Sanctuary “Program X” Contest guidelines: Contest is open to Royal Oak residents ages 12-22. Program name ideas must be unique (some research may be required) and not currently used by another area program or organization. Ideas must be submitted between February 15, 2005 and March 15, 2005. One entry per person. Please include name, address, phone number, age and name idea.
The winner will have the option to select one of the following prizes generously donated by the Royal businesses below:
Submissions should be made via e-mail (clemieux@commongroundsanctuary.org or mailed to: Common Ground Sanctuary “Program X” Contest Attn: Carrie LeMieux 1410 S. Telegraph Bloomfield Hills , MI 48302 The addition of “Program X” compliments Common Ground Sanctuary’s gamut of services available to runaway and homeless youths and teens. The Youth Outreach Center will also house current Common Ground Sanctuary programs including Street Outreach Program and Transitional Outreach Program. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way Community Services. The agency received an Honorable Mention in the 2004 Crain’s Detroit Business’ Best-Managed Nonprofit contest. # # # Applications Available for 2005 Art in the Park (Click here for PDF press release) Bloomfield Hills , Mich., January 21, 2005 – Applications are available for artists interested in participating in the 31 st annual Common Ground Sanctuary Art in the Park. The fair will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 through Sunday, Sept. 18 at Shain Park in downtown Birmingham. Common Ground Sanctuary Art in the Park features juried fine art, including ceramics, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, photography, glass by more than 190 artists from across the country. The fair also offers live entertainment, hands-on children’s activities, food and a silent auction – drawing people of all ages. Art in the Park is the primary fundraiser for Common Ground Sanctuary, an Oakland County-based nonprofit crisis services agency. Proceeds fund a 24-hour crisis line (800.231.1127), shelters for youths in crisis, family counseling and outreach to at-risk teens. To receive an application, contact Robin Montagne at 248.456.8150 ext. 206; or e-mail your request to rmontagne@commongroundsanctuary.org. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way Community Services. The agency received an Honorable Mention in the 2004 Crain’s Detroit Business’ Best-Managed Nonprofit contest. # # # Common Ground Sanctuary Launches Mobile Crisis Unit (Click here for PDF press release) Bloomfield Hills, Mich., January 6, 2005 – Common Ground Sanctuary announced today the launch of its Mobile Crisis Unit. The team, consisting of a registered nurse, master’s level clinician and a psychiatrist, will be available to provide mental health services for individuals in Oakland County experiencing behavioral, situational or psychiatric crisis that require intervention. “This service will help us to better serve the community,” said Liz Knisely, vice president of psychiatric services, Common Ground Sanctuary. “Our experienced team can go directly to the person experiencing the crisis instead of waiting for them to come to us.” Funded by the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority, the mobile unit will be available 7 days per week from 8 a.m. to midnight. The team will work in coordination with local police and sheriff departments, hospitals, nursing homes, group homes and private residences. “The mobile crisis unit is a direct response to community need with the community participating in its design,” said Jeff Brown, deputy executive director at Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority. “The implementation of the mobile crisis unit demonstrates the Authority’s ongoing commitment to meet the community’s needs through competence and collaboration between partners.” Community interventions may include triage and emergency assessment for hospitalization, crisis intervention/counseling, psychiatric evaluation, medication reviews, brief crisis management, placement assistance, consultation to police and hospitals, client education regarding the overall mental health system, connecting to appropriate referrals, crime victim assistance, crisis debriefing and youth street outreach. Telephone referrals may be made directly to Common Ground Sanctuary at 248.456.1991. Clinicians will be available to triage and assess the safety of a situation in order to provide safe and thorough interventions. The police may be called for assistance in cases where the safety of the situation is uncertain. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way Community Services. The agency received an Honorable Mention in the 2004 Crain’s Detroit Business’ Best-Managed Nonprofit contest. # # # Detroit
Automobile Dealers Association Grant to Support Common Ground Sanctuary’s
New Teen Center Bloomfield Hills, Mich., October 26, 2004 – The Detroit Automobile Dealers Association (DADA) Charitable Foundation Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan, has awarded Common Ground Sanctuary a $50,000 grant. The grant will aid in the launch and support of Common Ground Sanctuary’s new center for runaway and homeless youth, due to open early 2005. “We are very pleased to have received this generous gift from the DADA,” said Tony Rothschild, Common Ground Sanctuary President and CEO. “The teen center has been a long-time goal for our agency and this grant will help make it a reality.” The center will serve a specific need in southeastern Michigan for homeless and runaway youth. Services to be offered include interpersonal and recreational groups, counseling, resume/job application and educational assistance, and community referrals. The Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan, founded in 1984, is a permanent community endowment built by gifts from hundreds of individuals and organizations committed to the future of southeast Michigan. The Foundation works to improve the quality of life in southeast Michigan by supporting a wide variety of activities benefiting education, arts and culture, health, human services, community development and civic affairs. Governed by a board of 47 community leaders, the Foundation makes grants to outstanding charitable projects in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, St. Clair, Livingston and Washtenaw counties. The Foundation has assets of more than $334 million and, since its inception, has distributed more than $156 million in 18,420 grants to nonprofit organizations. The Foundation Web site is www.cfsem.org. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 35,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way Community Services. # # # McGregor Fund Grant to Support Common Ground Sanctuary’s
New Teen Center Bloomfield Hills, Mich., October 5, 2004 – The McGregor Fund has awarded Common Ground Sanctuary a $270,000 grant. The 3-year grant will aid in the launch and operation of a new teen center. The addition will compliment Common Ground Sanctuary’s gamut of services available to runaway and homeless youths and teens. “The McGregor Fund grant will allow Common Ground Sanctuary to further provide much-needed services to young people experiencing crisis,” said Tony Rothschild, Common Ground Sanctuary President and CEO. “We are very grateful to have acquired the funds needed to open and continue the center.” The center will serve a specific need in southeastern Michigan for homeless and runaway youth. Services to be offered include interpersonal and recreational groups, counseling, resume/job application and educational assistance, and community referrals. The McGregor Fund is a private foundation established in 1925 by gifts from Katherine and Tracy McGregor “to relieve the misfortunes and promote the well-being of mankind.” The Foundation awards grants to organizations in the following areas: human services, education, health care, arts and culture, and public benefit. The area of principal interest of the foundation is the City of Detroit and Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. The McGregor Fund has granted approximately $150 million since its founding and had assets of $170 million as of June 30, 2004. Visit www.mcgregorfund.org for additional information. May 2004 - Common Ground Sanctuary is turning 30! This year we will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Common Ground Sanctuary. In honor of this milestone, we are planning a big birthday party fundraiser that will be held on August 27, 2004 at the Gem Theatre in downtown Detroit. It will be an exciting party that will raise money for our programs, which serve more than 35,000 youths, adults and families in crisis every year. We invite you to join us at this fun-filled event, which will include a strolling dinner, silent auction, awards ceremony and an explosive show of magic and illusion involving audience participation, music and dance. We will also be raffling a 6-day package for two to the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament. Honorees include: Richard Astrein – Astrein’s Creative Jewelers; Maxine and Stuart Frankel – Maxine and Stuart Frankel Foundation; Honorable Edward Sosnick - Oakland County Circuit Court; Kay White – Community Volunteer; Troy Athens High School and Walled Lake Central High School. The party will also feature a commemorative birthday cake lit with 30 decorative candles. Won’t you help us light the way to 30 more years of service? By sponsoring one of these $1,000 candles you will make our 30th anniversary a huge success! Additionally, you/your company will receive numerous benefits, which include:
Ticket prices for the event are $175. Tickets to attend the event and the VIP reception are $250. For more information about the event or to purchase tickets, please contact Rachel Decker at 248-456-8158 ext. 251 or visit www.commongroundsanctuary.org Marshall Mathers Foundation Makes Second Donation To Crisis Center Bloomfield Hills-December 4, 2003-Tony Rothschild, CEO and President of Common Ground Sanctuary recently announced a $5,000 gift to the agency from the Marshall Mathers Foundation. The Marshall Mathers Foundation awarded its first financial gift to Common Ground Sanctuary in September of 2002. The Marshall Mathers Foundation is a non-profit corporation set up to provide funds for organizations working with troubled youth. "Common Ground Sanctuary is a very well managed non profit and we know these funds will go to good use," said Howard Hertz, Legal Representative for the Marshall Mathers Foundation. Marshall Mathers is otherwise known as Emimen. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide a comprehensive continuum of services to youth's, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary is supported in part by the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way Community Services. Answer the call to volunteer Bloomfield Hills-December 3, 2003- A local nonprofit agency is looking
for people to (literally) answer the call to volunteer. Common Ground
Sanctuary seeks volunteers ages 18 and up to train as crisis counselors
on their telephone crisis line. Training begins January 20, 2004 and will
take place from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through February
19, 2004.
Followed by Q & A session with Common Ground Sanctuary Family Counselors
Sharon Badder, BSW and Kris Connolly, MS on how to discuss these issues
with your children. Please R.S.V.P. by calling Bobbie at 248-456-8158 ext.203.
Local Youth Residential Programs Receive $160,000 in Federal Funding
Volunteer Opportunity Bloomfield Hills, MI –August 5, 2003- Common Ground Sanctuary 24-hour crisis center seeks volunteers ages 15 and up to train to be crisis line counselors. Training begins Thursday September 18 and runs through October 30, 2003 and will be held in the evenings and on weekends. Volunteers will be trained to assist callers in crisis situations including domestic violence, suicide, mental health and substance abuse. Call 248 456-8158 ext. 208 to reserve your spot in the training session. The crisis line answers 27,000 calls annually. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide a comprehensive continuum of services to youth, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. ### Two Resources Offered For Individuals Who Have Experienced Traumatic Loss Bloomfield Hills-July 16, 2003- Common Ground Sanctuary announces two free support groups for individuals who have lost a loved one to traumatic loss such as homicide or suicide. Common Ground Sanctuary Common Ground Sanctuary Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide a comprehensive continuum of services to youth's, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves 35,000 individuals annually and is supported in part by the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way Community Services. ### January 13, 2003 Dear friends, You may have seen reports about Common Ground Sanctuary’s A Step Forward Program funding crisis in the media lately. It is true that one of our transitional living programs for homeless youth is in jeopardy due to loss of federal funding. We are committed to keeping that program open until December 2003 while we appeal the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s decision and apply again for funding next year. Rest assured that the agency as a whole is in no danger of closing. No other programs will be affected by the loss of this grant. We will continue to provide the same quality crisis intervention services we have for the past 30 years. Please read the press release below for more complete information on this situation. Thank you for your
support. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Denies $1 Million Grant To Local Homeless Youth Program Bloomfield Hills-January 7, 2003- Common Ground Sanctuary's "A Step Forward" Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth received word today that they were denied a 5-year grant from the Department of Health and Human Services worth $200,000 annually ($1 million total) to support the program. This grant has provided half of the budget needed to run the program since 1987. The program has been in existence since 1985. It costs the agency approximately $1000 per day to run the program. This includes, medical assistance, shelter, food, clothing, job training and educational assistance. Without these funds the facility may eventually have to close. "You can't just throw away people," said Tony Rothschild, Common Ground Sanctuary CEO and President, "The agency is committed to finding the funds necessary to keep this program open for another year. We will apply for the grant again in May". If the agency doesn't receive the grant next year it will most likely be forced to close. The agency is currently exploring the possibility of any recourse with the Department of Health and Human Services. The program serves a specific need in southeastern Michigan as the only co-ed transitional living program in the area. Common Ground Sanctuary's program is the only one in Oakland County that houses males ages 16-20. The agency as a whole is in no danger of closing. No other programs will be affected by the loss of this grant. We will continue to provide the same quality crisis intervention services we have for the past 30 years. Helping people in need for more than 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide services to youths, adults and families in crisis. The agency's 24-hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youths, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground Sanctuary serves more than 30,000 individuals per year and is supported in part by local grants and contracts, the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority and United Way Community Services. ### Common Ground Sanctuary Homeless Youth Shelter In Funding Crisis Fact Sheet It costs the agency
$1000 per day to run the program. This includes, medical assistance, shelter,
food, clothing, job training and educational assistance for homeless youth.
The goal of a stay at the shelter is self-sufficiency. When: The agency applied for the grant in May 2002. As of January 2, 2003-4 months into the 2003/2003 funding cycle they have not been notified whether or not they will receive the much-needed funding they have received for the past 15 years. The funding makes up approximately half of the program's annual budget. Where: The "At Step Forward" program is located at 1222 S. Washington in Royal Oak. The result: This move
could leave seven youth ages 16-20 with nowhere to go. Several are male.
Males have a particularly hard time finding transitional living programs
in Southeast Michigan. The A Step Forward Program is the only transitional
living program in Oakland County that accepts males ages 16-20. For more information
call Common Ground Sanctuary at |
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