Women's Gift
2024 Annual Fundraiser
Women’s Gift members chose Sponsors Inc as our fundraiser recipient. Sponsors offers a life-changing second chance for women and children impacted by the criminal legal system.
Our fundraiser ended May 21st when we presented a $29,554 donation to Sponsors.
About Sponsors
Sponsors' philosophy is rooted in the belief that people can and do change, and that each day every person is deserving a second chance at life.
Sponsors empowers formerly incarcerated individuals as they work to rebuild their lives. They offer wrap-around supportive services, including permanent supportive housing, mental health counseling, parenting classes, employment services, and mentorship.
Sponsors' Bothy Cottage at their Downtown Campus provides housing for women like Shelby. She moved into Bothy Cottage after regaining custody of her two young children. The cottage provides a safe and nurturing environment where reunification and growth can take place for children and their formerly incarcerated mothers. Shelby received immediate access to onsite services. Today, Shelby has transitioned into a permanent supportive apartment and continues to work towards greater self-sufficiency. She is grateful for the kind and compassionate help she has received from Sponsors.
Women's Gift Annual Fundraiser
Proceeds raised for this year’s fundraiser will go toward Bothy Cottage for much needed repairs, upgrades, and replacing old appliances. Bothy Cottage is the home to single mothers with children on Sponsors' Downtown Campus.
Having a safe, stable, and comfortable home for families rebuilding after incarceration has been a critical aspect of success for thousands of women and families over the years.
About the 6 Raffle Prizes:
This year we had 6 raffle baskets -- each basket had 200 tickets available. All tickets were $25.
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Watch the Birdie! guided birding tour, books, lap quilt, and more. Total value $438.98
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Crystal Lodge in Whistler Blackcomb, BC Total value $5,000
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Family Fun Bricks & MiniFigs birthday party, ice skating sessions, Bounce open gym, paintball- or gellyball-pizza party, bowl at Emerald Lanes, games, toys, ice cream, and books. Total value $1,363.56
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Be a Good Sport play 18 holes of golf, ice hockey classes, white water rafting on the Rogue, and lessons in golf, pickleball, and tennis. Total value $1,072.00
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How Does Your Garden Grow? garden design consultation, discount toward outdoor construction project, hanging basket workshop, plant nursery certificates, and gardening tools. Total value $1,639.00
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Date Nights Raffle tickets for this prize is now sold out. Enjoy Eugene's finest lodging, restaurants, and the performing arts. Total value $1,309.00
* Buyer must be in the State of Oregon, and at least 18 years old, when raffle tickets are purchased.
These organizations and businesses have
generously donated raffle prizes.
Date Nights
Family Fun
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Be a Good Sport!
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Many thanks to our friends and Women's Gift members for their generosity in donating raffle prizes; and giving their time and talents for the fundraiser.
Donors
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Lee Ann Armitage
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Janet Barnes
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Roberta Bolling
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Sue Brown
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Lynnette Campbell
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Harry Fuller
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Mary Halpert
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Rae LaMarche
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Marty Moran
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Ethan Smith
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Roz Stein
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Sandy Watkinson
Volunteers
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Mary Brooner
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Ann Burgess
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Claudia Campbell
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Ellen Campbell
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Lynnette Campbell
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Megan Falkenstein
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Fitzy Fitzgerald
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Duane Funk
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Orah Goldman
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Anna Gonzales
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Stephanie Hogan
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Kay Kelly
Volunteers
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Marilyn Kelly
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Rae LaMarche
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Marty Moran
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Besty Ovitt
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Rachel Rich
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Mary Chris Stangland
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Roz Stein
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Carolyn Townsend
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Cindy Turell
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Eliana Vera
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Sandy Watkinson