SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2012
Showtime!
Saturday, June 23, 2012
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sheraton Universal Hotel
When friends of Valley Village gather for the nonprofit's annual Showtime! Garden Party and Annual Luncheon on June 23, they will also be helping to replace funding lost in the state's budget cuts. Valley Village provides group homes, day programs, medical support and recreation services for nearly 400 developmentally disabled adults in the San Fernando Valley.
Valley Village began in 1970 amid a sea change in the care of the developmentally disabled. Today Valley Village is a model program serving the San Fernando Valley, providing homes and care to developmentally disabled adults and giving their families some peace of mind about the future. But with the state budget cuts, Valley Village is concerned about continuing those services.
"The current and pending state budget cuts affect all of our programs," notes Debra Donovan, executive director. "We are seeking to fill the large gap in our 2011-2012 budget left by $1.2 million in cuts by the state. We are fighting to maintain our high level of services to our clients, who cannot fend for themselves."
That's why Showtime! is so important this year. "We want to have 500 people attend this extraordinary afternoon of entertainment, dining and shopping," says Donovan. "It's an amazing event. First is the Garden Party outdoors, featuring champagne, hors d'oeuvres and live music. Party-goers can shop at our boutiques featuring unique items, including handcrafted objects. Deluxe opportunity-drawing baskets will be on display. Then we move indoors to the ballrooms for a lavish luncheon, comedy and a live auction."
Individuals and businesses interested in sponsorship for the event or in advertising should contact the Development and Marketing Department.
In the last ten years, Showtime! has raised over $1,000,000 for medical treatment, education, therapy, socialization, and client services, while providing care to 400 men and women in 17 homes and three day programs.
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