Jim Patterson's Fundraiser
Help us end homelessness for local families!
All proceeds benefit Haven House.
We are no longer accepting donations on this campaign, but there are other ways for you to support us today!
Sue Powers
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Jim Patterson
"Super Bowl Pool"
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"I like the bunny suit as you know... but the 1 chip is my vote! We love you brother! Great work"
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Carol Bidigare
"Good Luck Jim!"
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Jennifer Gladish
"Go Jim, Go! "
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Dan Ream
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Jim Patterson
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Deb Ralya (Patterson)
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UPDATE - This year, I will be raising funds prior to Pancake Palooza, but Stacy Hickox, our Board President will be filling in for me the day of the event to compete in the Star Server Challenges. Donate on this page to support me or Stacy in our team effort!
-Jim
A few summers ago good friends directed my attention to Haven House in East Lansing and the great work they do as one of the area's only "family" homeless shelters. A few minutes on their website (HavenHouseEL.org) and I was hooked. Donating, buying the collection of tailgate recipe cookbooks, applying to become a volunteer (I passed the background check!) and exploring how I could help with fundraising.
My involvement started as an office assistant on Sunday mornings and it was life changing. Seriously, who gets up at 7 am on Sundays? I am now a member of the Board of Directors and on the fundraising committee. I love hearing the stories of residents who find permanent housing each month.
Prospective residents are instructed to call Haven House each morning at 8 am to learn if a room has become available. A binder of prospective resident phone intake forms is updated with each call. Logging who called, the time and "where did you stay last night". The majority of the dozen or so callers each day are fortunate to be staying with friends or family ("with ex-Mother-in-Law" caught my attention, eek) but there are usually a few "in our car" or "outside" answers.
In the summer, staying outside or in your car can be considered "camping". In the winter it is life threatening. All of these prospective residents have children with them. That's why I'm involved with Haven House.
I have met many wonderful adult residents of Haven House. Hard workers doing their best for their family after being "thrown a curve"/"dealt a bad hand". They make excellent use of the guidance and stability of an "up to 30 day stay" at Haven House to catch their breath, dust themselves off, save up some money, etc. before getting back into residential society..
I'm here for the kids. I'm going to beg, borrow and appeal to my friends and family for the kids.
I'm going to hustle, bustle, possibly pull a muscle (will do odd jobs for tips) for the kids.
My greatest asset is my family and friends. Please help me leverage that asset for Haven House and for the kids.
Thanks for your support!
Jim