LSH is proud to celebrate Kathleen Subject: Meet Kathleen From: Lutheran Settlement House ([email protected]) To: [email protected]; Date: Monday, March 2, 2015 8:06 PM DONATE NOW Thermometer Update Women of Courage is our top fundraising event of the year. These funds are necessary for LSH to provide services to clients like Kathleen and our other Women of Courage. We are almost halfway to our fundraising goal which means we have a long way to go. WE NEED YOU! Women of Courage Honoree Profile LSH Bilingual Domestic Violence Program Honoree: Kathleen Kathleen hails from Panama and has overcome many obstacles to best take care of her two children. She is a survivor of domestic violence who fled her home with no money or clothing. One of Kathleen's children is autistic and unable to speak. Her family is currently living in a shelter. She has struggled to make due but knew that she had to do what was best for her and her children. Kathleen's courage truly shines through as she continues to attend sessions at LSH with her head held high. We are proud to be able to help and honored to be able to honor her. Women of Courage Sponsor Spotlight A message from Aramark: Aramark Building Community (ABC) enriches and nourishes lives by creating opportunities for people to live healthier lifestyles and succeed in the workplace in partnership with local community centers. We apply our time, expertise, financial and in- kind resources to support individuals and families working their way out of poverty. For more than seven years, we have partnered with the Federation of Neighborhood Centers and local member agencies including Lutheran Settlement House refurbishing facilities, enhancing health and wellness and workforce programs and building organizational capacity. "Our 270,000 Aramark employees enrich and nourish lives in our business and in communities in our headquarters city of Philadelphia and around the world. As a company, we are proud to support the important work of the Lutheran Settlement House and community centers around the A message from the Temple University School of Social Work: Temple University School of Social Work is proud to sponsor Lutheran Settlement Housein recognition of its critical work in homelessness, domestic violence, community education, and senior citizen services. Temple Social Work students, faculty and alumni partner with Lutheran Settlement House in living the mission and values of both organizations while providing services and resources for under- served populations. Bernie Newman, Ph.D., Meghan Parkinson-Sidorski, MSW, LSW of Jane Addams Place, and Marie T.C. Leonard, A message from Penn Treaty Special Services District: Penn Treaty SSD is a proud sponsor of the women celebrated at this year's Woman of Courage Awards Breakfast; and happy to help Lutheran Settlement House accomplish their invaluable services to the community.