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Holiday Fundraiser Exceeds its Goal
The New Year started with a boost, after TWTC's holiday fundraiser, The Lion King . With the reduction in government funding, the event filled some gaps in the Center's operating budget. One of the areas that will benefit is TWTC's Crisis Nursery, which provides 24-hour childcare for mothers who are undergoing treatment in the Detox Unit or who have a medical or other emergency.
It;s quite expensive to staff a 24-hour facility. But the alternative may be more costly. If mothers don't have childcare, they're less likely to come in for substance abuse treatment, " said TWTC Executive Director Dr. Jewell Oates.
4-year-old Angel
really enjoyed
The Lion King
"Children who remain in the home of a parent who's abusing drugs are at risk of being abused or neglected. So we must be here. Our doors must be open to these children 24 hours a day, seven days a week"
Thanks to the donors who supported The Lion King fundraiser, those doors will remain open. In addition to those who bought tickets to the December 14 performance--including 94 tickets for TWTC clients and their children-- State Comptroller Dan Hynes and his staff, 43rd Ward Committeeman Peg Roth and 43rd Ward Democratic Organization denoted Lion King stuffed animals to the children who attended the show; the Harris Bank Employees Affinity Groups, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), State Senator Carol Ronen (D-7th District), State Representative Sarah Feigenholtz (D-12th District), and 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney donated dozens of children's books;
and Rick Schmitz and Coup de Gras, Inc. gave each child
Nala (Adia Ginneh)
signs autographs.
a bag of candy at the post performance reception hosted by Borders' Books and Music on State and Randolph Streets.
Gemma Mulvihill, Director of group sales for Broadway in Chicago, added a special touch to the reception by arranging for one of the Lion King stars, Adia Ginneh, to greet TWTC's guest. Adia brought to life the role of the lioness Nala, who marries Simba, heir to the jungle throne. The bubbly Adis signed auotgraphs and charmed TWTC's guest of all ages.
TWTC extends special thanks to the event chairperson Chicago Sun-Times columnist and children's advocate, Mary Mithell; Michael Waddington, general manager of Borders' Books and Music; Melody Span-Cooper and WVON Radio; and the team at Broadway in Chicago.
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