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August 2016 Volume 2, Issue 2 Page 1 LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR We are beginning our second decade! Ten years have passed since Rosaria Haugland’s vision became a reality. As we begin our second decade, our commitment to providing prevention and strength-based services to girls remains steadfast. Ophelia’s Place has been in existence long enough to begin to see girls we have served become strong adults, professionals, and colleagues. Their stories continue to in- spire our work, fuel our enthusiasm, and reach even more girls and communities. In this coming decade, our vision is to continue our impact locally and to expand into new communities. In addition to the work we do at our agency in Eugene, in the last year we have provided services in Albany, Bend, Cottage Grove, Creswell, Eugene, Harrisburg, Junction City and Pleasant Hill school districts. Our classroom presentations on topics such as cyber bullying and internet safety, healthy relationships, media and body image and conflict resolution are highly sought. With the help of our interns and volunteers we were able to present 358 presentations to over 15,000 students during the 2015-2016 school year. This represents a 500% increase in classroom presentations over the past 5 years! In 2016-2017 we will continue to reach out to schools and youth beyond our local area. With support from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and the Oregon Community Foundation we will be providing staff trainings and classroom presentations to male and female students in Douglas County. Within three years we hope to secure enough local support and funding to provide the full spectrum of Ophelia’s Place services to girls and families in Douglas County. Do you have ideas about how Ophelia’s Place could impact other communities? I’d love to hear from you! THIS ISSUE Letter from the Executive Director 2015-16 Program Snapshot Skill-Building Spotlight OP Girl Spotlight Gems 2016 OP Volunteer: Bridget Franek UPCOMING EVENTS October 12- Gems Dinner Auction December 17– Holiday Half Mar- athon, 10K & 5K February 23-24– First Annual “Stronger Than You Know” Conference April 15– Girls Rule! 2017 May 20– 3rd Annual Trivia Night
Transcript of LETTER FROM THE Volume 2, Issue 2 EXECUTIVE...
August 2016
Volume 2, Issue 2
NONPROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
EUGENE, OR
PERMIT NO. 451
Ophelia’s Place
1577 Pearl St., Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541-284-4333
Fax: 541-284-4332
E-mail: [email protected]
Se habla español
www.opheliasplace.net
Our Mission:
Ophelia’s Place is a prevention
based organization dedicated to
helping girls make healthy life
choices through empowerment,
education and support.
Our Vision:
All girls are safe, valued and
empowered.
Page 1
LETTER FROM THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
We are beginning our second decade!
Ten years have passed since Rosaria Haugland’s vision became a
reality. As we begin our second decade, our commitment to
providing prevention and strength-based services to girls remains
steadfast. Ophelia’s Place has been in existence long enough to begin to see girls we have
served become strong adults, professionals, and colleagues. Their stories continue to in-
spire our work, fuel our enthusiasm, and reach even more girls and communities.
In this coming decade, our vision is to continue our impact locally and to expand into
new communities. In addition to the work we do at our agency in Eugene, in the last year
we have provided services in Albany, Bend, Cottage Grove, Creswell, Eugene, Harrisburg,
Junction City and Pleasant Hill school districts. Our classroom presentations on topics
such as cyber bullying and internet safety, healthy relationships, media and body image
and conflict resolution are highly sought. With the help of our interns and volunteers we
were able to present 358 presentations to over 15,000 students during the 2015-2016
school year. This represents a 500% increase in classroom presentations over the past 5
years!
In 2016-2017 we will continue to reach out to schools and youth beyond our local area.
With support from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and the Oregon
Community Foundation we will be providing staff trainings and classroom presentations
to male and female students in Douglas County. Within three years we hope to secure
enough local support and funding to provide the full spectrum of Ophelia’s Place services
to girls and families in Douglas County.
Do you have ideas about how Ophelia’s Place could impact other communities? I’d love
to hear from you!
Address service requested
THIS ISSUE
Letter from the Executive
Director
2015-16 Program Snapshot
Skill-Building Spotlight
OP Girl Spotlight
Gems 2016
OP Volunteer: Bridget Franek
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 12- Gems Dinner Auction
December 17– Holiday Half Mar-
athon, 10K & 5K
February 23-24– First Annual
“Stronger Than You Know”
Conference
April 15– Girls Rule! 2017
May 20– 3rd Annual Trivia Night
“My Time at Ophelia’s Place” - Bridget Franek, Olympic Athlete and OP Volunteer
This past year I was very privileged to have had the opportunity to help out at Ophelia's Place. I was a regular drop-in
volunteer and also helped with several skill-building classes and weekend clinics. When the girls shared their stories, I was
humbled, inspired, intrigued, and amazed all at once. Each one had such unique experiences and perspectives to share and
teach me. I wanted nothing more than to be able to say the perfect thing to comfort them, make them laugh, motivate them,
or encourage them but many times I felt myself at a loss. With little prior experience with this age group and no formal
education about how to help them deal with difficult situations, I was so grateful for the OP volunteer training which was
incredibly helpful to me. The continuous weekly support from the other interns was also very, very appreciated. More then
anything else, this opportunity and these amazingly forgiving people have taught me that I don't have to be perfect to make a
positive impact. As I move on in my own life from Olympic athlete to the next phase, I can only hope that the impact I made
during my time at OP was as positive for them as it was for me.
Bridget Franek is a middle distance runner and was member of the
2012 Summer Olympics team. She competed in the 3000 meter
steeplechase.
Ophelia’s Place girls and staff thank you,
Bridget, for your commitment to supporting
and empowering girls. We wish you all the
best and may you continue to inspire young
women everywhere!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS OF THE UPCOMING GEMS EVENT!
Join our email list at:
www.opheliasplace.net/subscribe
Like us on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/OpheliasPlaceEugene
OPHELIA’S PLACE STAFF
River Aaland
Site Coordinator
Sarah Cheesman
Development Director
Abra Cooper
Office Manager
Sofie Elizalde
Receptionist
Parisa Emam
Therapist
Celeste Kandleman
Communications Coordinator
Kyra Kelly
School Program Coordinator
Erin Moberg
Skill-Building Coordinator
Yuki Partridge
School Program Assistant
Laura Sanchez
Program Director
Jessica Sarontay
Therapist
Verna Wise
Executive Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris Parra, President
Katie Green, Vice President
Marc Steinbaugh, Treasurer
Esther Jacobson-Tepfer
Cynthia Allyn
Rosaria Haugland, Founder
Gil James
Tiffany Nash, Secretary
Craig Opperman
ADVISORY BOARD
Janet Anderson
Rick Buck
Robin Burk
Nancy Golden
Cathy Hamilton
Gina Ing
Storm Kennedy
John Moseley
Minalee Saks
Barbara Sloat
Carmen Urbina
Casey Woodard
Connie Wonham
OP GIRL SPOTLIGHT
SKILL-BUILDING SPOTLIGHT
WAYS TO STAY IN TOUCH!
How has OP impacted you? OP has changed my confidence when mak-
ing new friends and in social settings. I feel
stronger about who I am and am able to
use my words and tell people what I think.
I have safe, fun friends and am super
happy there is a place called Ophelia's
Place here in Eugene. Maggie, 10, 5th grade
What do you like to do at OP?
What I like to do at
OP is make new
friends. I also like to
talk, laugh and play
games. When I do all
those things at OP I
want to come back
many more times. My
favorite though is to
go to camps and talk
to my friends.
Ophelia’s Place turned up the heat with 2016 summer programs. From June to August, Ophelia’s Place offered 7 summer camps on a weekly basis, providing fun and educational activities for 84 different girls!
To kick off the summer, girls participated in the Girls’ Technology, Empowerment and Confidence (G-TEC) camp, “Computer Programming with Scratch”, taught by 2016 United Way Volunteer of the Year Max Skorodinsky! Girls in the camp experimented, created and challenged themselves in video game design by working with Scratch – a visual programming language used to create games and animations.
Campers of all skill-levels participated and learned a lot, “Max was very inclusive to people of all skill levels,” revealed one girl.
“I got to learn new things… it’s fun and I loved it!” said another.
Ophelia’s Place summer programming provides opportunities during the summer for girls to build skills, self-awareness, and self-esteem while gaining new friends.
Summer programs also offered girls the opportunity to practice job interview skills at the Smart Girls Skills for Success Camp; problem-solve with the Decision Education Foundation at the Challenge Quest! Camp; discover their own magic at the Harry Potter Fan Camp; design jewelry with Charles Beaudet at the Expressive Arts Camp; learn how to make delicious, fresh food at the Seasoning Creations Cooking Camp; and explore the outdoors at the Adventure is Out There, Outdoor Camp.
What a great way to end the summer – see you for fall activities and events!
Gems Dinner Auction
A Benefit for Ophelia’s Place Programs
Wednesday, October 12 at 5:30pm at the Eugene Hilton
Register by calling 541-284-4333 or www.opheliasplace.net
$100 per seat or $800 for a table (8 seats)
This year we are pleased to honor Lynn Frohnmayer as
the inaugural recipient of the Rosaria P. Haugland award for
her compassion and leadership in improving the lives of
youth. Please join us as we celebrate Lynn’s leadership and
legacy.
Describe your experience at Ophelia’s Place:
When I'm at OP I feel safe, encouraged and empowered. OP is a great place for me to
go when I want to talk or when I have mixed feelings. When I talk to staff at OP I feel
safe because they keep confidentiality and that's super important to me. Also OP has
amazing events that are super exciting and fun and I try to go to as many as I can.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS OF THE UPCOMING GEMS EVENT!
Join our email list at:
www.opheliasplace.net/subscribe
Like us on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/OpheliasPlaceEugene
OPHELIA’S PLACE STAFF
River Aaland
Site Coordinator
Sarah Cheesman
Development Director
Abra Cooper
Office Manager
Sofie Elizalde
Receptionist
Parisa Emam
Therapist
Celeste Kandleman
Communications Coordinator
Kyra Kelly
School Program Coordinator
Erin Moberg
Skill-Building Coordinator
Yuki Partridge
School Program Assistant
Laura Sanchez
Program Director
Jessica Sarontay
Therapist
Verna Wise
Executive Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris Parra, President
Katie Green, Vice President
Marc Steinbaugh, Treasurer
Esther Jacobson-Tepfer
Cynthia Allyn
Rosaria Haugland, Founder
Gil James
Tiffany Nash, Secretary
Craig Opperman
ADVISORY BOARD
Janet Anderson
Rick Buck
Robin Burk
Nancy Golden
Cathy Hamilton
Gina Ing
Storm Kennedy
John Moseley
Minalee Saks
Barbara Sloat
Carmen Urbina
Casey Woodard
Connie Wonham
OP GIRL SPOTLIGHT
SKILL-BUILDING SPOTLIGHT
WAYS TO STAY IN TOUCH!
How has OP impacted you? OP has changed my confidence when mak-
ing new friends and in social settings. I feel
stronger about who I am and am able to
use my words and tell people what I think.
I have safe, fun friends and am super
happy there is a place called Ophelia's
Place here in Eugene. Maggie, 10, 5th grade
What do you like to do at OP?
What I like to do at
OP is make new
friends. I also like to
talk, laugh and play
games. When I do all
those things at OP I
want to come back
many more times. My
favorite though is to
go to camps and talk
to my friends.
Ophelia’s Place turned up the heat with 2016 summer programs. From June to August, Ophelia’s Place offered 7 summer camps on a weekly basis, providing fun and educational activities for 84 different girls!
To kick off the summer, girls participated in the Girls’ Technology, Empowerment and Confidence (G-TEC) camp, “Computer Programming with Scratch”, taught by 2016 United Way Volunteer of the Year Max Skorodinsky! Girls in the camp experimented, created and challenged themselves in video game design by working with Scratch – a visual programming language used to create games and animations.
Campers of all skill-levels participated and learned a lot, “Max was very inclusive to people of all skill levels,” revealed one girl.
“I got to learn new things… it’s fun and I loved it!” said another.
Ophelia’s Place summer programming provides opportunities during the summer for girls to build skills, self-awareness, and self-esteem while gaining new friends.
Summer programs also offered girls the opportunity to practice job interview skills at the Smart Girls Skills for Success Camp; problem-solve with the Decision Education Foundation at the Challenge Quest! Camp; discover their own magic at the Harry Potter Fan Camp; design jewelry with Charles Beaudet at the Expressive Arts Camp; learn how to make delicious, fresh food at the Seasoning Creations Cooking Camp; and explore the outdoors at the Adventure is Out There, Outdoor Camp.
What a great way to end the summer – see you for fall activities and events!
Gems Dinner Auction
A Benefit for Ophelia’s Place Programs
Wednesday, October 12 at 5:30pm at the Eugene Hilton
Register by calling 541-284-4333 or www.opheliasplace.net
$100 per seat or $800 for a table (8 seats)
This year we are pleased to honor Lynn Frohnmayer as
the inaugural recipient of the Rosaria P. Haugland award for
her compassion and leadership in improving the lives of
youth. Please join us as we celebrate Lynn’s leadership and
legacy.
Describe your experience at Ophelia’s Place:
When I'm at OP I feel safe, encouraged and empowered. OP is a great place for me to
go when I want to talk or when I have mixed feelings. When I talk to staff at OP I feel
safe because they keep confidentiality and that's super important to me. Also OP has
amazing events that are super exciting and fun and I try to go to as many as I can.
August 2016
Volume 2, Issue 2
NONPROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
EUGENE, OR
PERMIT NO. 451
Ophelia’s Place
1577 Pearl St., Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541-284-4333
Fax: 541-284-4332
E-mail: [email protected]
Se habla español
www.opheliasplace.net
Our Mission:
Ophelia’s Place is a prevention
based organization dedicated to
helping girls make healthy life
choices through empowerment,
education and support.
Our Vision:
All girls are safe, valued and
empowered.
Page 1
LETTER FROM THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
We are beginning our second decade!
Ten years have passed since Rosaria Haugland’s vision became a
reality. As we begin our second decade, our commitment to
providing prevention and strength-based services to girls remains
steadfast. Ophelia’s Place has been in existence long enough to begin to see girls we have
served become strong adults, professionals, and colleagues. Their stories continue to in-
spire our work, fuel our enthusiasm, and reach even more girls and communities.
In this coming decade, our vision is to continue our impact locally and to expand into
new communities. In addition to the work we do at our agency in Eugene, in the last year
we have provided services in Albany, Bend, Cottage Grove, Creswell, Eugene, Harrisburg,
Junction City and Pleasant Hill school districts. Our classroom presentations on topics
such as cyber bullying and internet safety, healthy relationships, media and body image
and conflict resolution are highly sought. With the help of our interns and volunteers we
were able to present 358 presentations to over 15,000 students during the 2015-2016
school year. This represents a 500% increase in classroom presentations over the past 5
years!
In 2016-2017 we will continue to reach out to schools and youth beyond our local area.
With support from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and the Oregon
Community Foundation we will be providing staff trainings and classroom presentations
to male and female students in Douglas County. Within three years we hope to secure
enough local support and funding to provide the full spectrum of Ophelia’s Place services
to girls and families in Douglas County.
Do you have ideas about how Ophelia’s Place could impact other communities? I’d love
to hear from you!
Address service requested
THIS ISSUE
Letter from the Executive
Director
2015-16 Program Snapshot
Skill-Building Spotlight
OP Girl Spotlight
Gems 2016
OP Volunteer: Bridget Franek
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 12- Gems Dinner Auction
December 17– Holiday Half Mar-
athon, 10K & 5K
February 23-24– First Annual
“Stronger Than You Know”
Conference
April 15– Girls Rule! 2017
May 20– 3rd Annual Trivia Night
“My Time at Ophelia’s Place” - Bridget Franek, Olympic Athlete and OP Volunteer
This past year I was very privileged to have had the opportunity to help out at Ophelia's Place. I was a regular drop-in
volunteer and also helped with several skill-building classes and weekend clinics. When the girls shared their stories, I was
humbled, inspired, intrigued, and amazed all at once. Each one had such unique experiences and perspectives to share and
teach me. I wanted nothing more than to be able to say the perfect thing to comfort them, make them laugh, motivate them,
or encourage them but many times I felt myself at a loss. With little prior experience with this age group and no formal
education about how to help them deal with difficult situations, I was so grateful for the OP volunteer training which was
incredibly helpful to me. The continuous weekly support from the other interns was also very, very appreciated. More then
anything else, this opportunity and these amazingly forgiving people have taught me that I don't have to be perfect to make a
positive impact. As I move on in my own life from Olympic athlete to the next phase, I can only hope that the impact I made
during my time at OP was as positive for them as it was for me.
Bridget Franek is a middle distance runner and was member of the
2012 Summer Olympics team. She competed in the 3000 meter
steeplechase.
Ophelia’s Place girls and staff thank you,
Bridget, for your commitment to supporting
and empowering girls. We wish you all the
best and may you continue to inspire young
women everywhere!
