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 Casa of the Permian Basin Area, Inc. - $5,000.00

       Upgrade existing computers and purchase 2 new ones.

  University of Texas of the Permian Basin - $2,000.00

       Scholarships to the students of Ector county

  Permian High School Project Graduation - $1,500.00

       to fund music and office supplies

 Odessa High School Project Graduation - $1,500.00

       to fund music and office supplies

 Centers for Children and Families - $3,000.00

       Help match Abel Hanger Foundation grant to fund professional fees for trained instructors and child care      providers, and salary for the Parent Power Coordinator.

 The Salvation Army - $5,000.00

       Reimburse Salvation Army for toys and food purchased in 2006

 The Crisis Center - $4,000.00

       purchase washer, dryer, computer, and supplies

  Oneighty Youth Center - $2,000.00

       To purchase computers for youth to use for homework and research.

Odessa Links -$ 2,100.00
          To pay for six months of Tapestry Software training, in an effort to help local agencies align their              community outreach.

The Globe of the Great Southwest - $3,792.00
          To pay for production costs and mailings to educators for three productions.

Christmas in Action, Inc. - $5,000.00
          To provide home repair supplies for the elderly and disabled of Odessa.

Harmony Home Children's Advocacy Center - $5,000.00
          To provide funds to purchase Forensic Interviewing Program equipment for victims of child abuse.

Heritage Holiday - $5,000.00
          Addition of new wonderland home for Santa at Star Bright Village.

Meals on Wheels - $5,000.00
          To assist in a new facility adequate in size to meet the needs of Meals on Wheels.

Boys and Girls Club of Odessa - $5000
          To update the center, provide new carpet, paint and maintenance.

Center for Crisis Advocacy - $5000
          Sponsor Musical Production “Chicago” & Ector Theatre Restoration.

Clover House - $3000
          For the replacement of mattresses to furnish the rooms at the house.

Communities in Schools of the Permian Basin - $ 1600
          To purchase backpacks for the student clients of the program.

Permian Playhouse - $5000
          For new stage lighting system installation.

Presidential Museum - $5000
          For the restoration of the Bush home.

United Way of Odessa – $5000
          To conduct a community needs assessment.

Wake Up and Dream - $2400
          To provide computers and other office equipment to start-up program.

The Girl Scouts of the Permian Basin - $5000
          Funding for Camp CEO I & II for High School girls to learn leadership and development skills

The Hext Family Foundation - $ 500
          Collaborative partner for the Unity Committee to
             Bring in a facilitator to address ethnic issues in Odessa

The March of Dimes - $1500
          Purchase a computer, printer and desk for the Caroline Room Project, which is to be used by 
             parents and family of Infants in the Neonatal ICU

The March to the Roses - $5000
          Assistance for all students of the PHS and OHS bands to Attend the Rose Parade in California

The Permian Basin Regional Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse - $3500
          To purchase a much needed new phone system

Prevent Blindness Texas - $3800
          To purchase 150 eye patch kits for children who have to wear eye patches

Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale - $1000
          Support Tiny Tots Musical Program

Phyllis Wheatley Day Nursery - $1200
          To purchase furniture and equipment for age appropriate learning centers

Catholic Charities - $750
          To cover utility services for needy families during winter months

Communities in Schools - $750
          For supplies and material for program targeting teens at-risk of dropping out of school

Ellen Noël Art Museum - $2000
          For “Adventures in Art” student program

Globe of the Great Southwest - $2000
          For upcoming bilingual Christmas production; purchase of 400 tickets for ECISD students

Harmony Home - $2500
          Renovation and expansion project which includes new interview room

Hospice Foundation - $5000
          To provide equipment and services

Keep Odessa Beautiful - $500
          For neighborhood beautification program

Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center - $1000
          To purchase new piece of therapy equipment

Success by Six - $2750
          To provide materials for students to participate in the educational program

Public Affairs - contact Suzy Pack (Email : suzypack@aol.com)

COMMUNITY - OPAM-1 & 2

SECTION I. ISSUE AREA

The issue area which combines community need with membership interests for the Junior League of Odessa, Inc. is AT-RISK FAMILIES.

SECTION II. IMPACT AREA

The impact area, which identifies the specific issue within the larger area of need for the Junior League of Odessa, Inc., is SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK FAMILIES.

SECTION III. JLO NICHE WITH IMPACT AREA

The impact areas, which identify the specific issues within the larger area of need for the Junior League of Odessa, Inc. are CHILD ADVOCACY, ELDERLY CARE & LITERACY.

SECTION IV. POLICY STATEMENT

4.1 The Junior League of Odessa, Inc. shall adopt External Policies which provide the basis for external activities. All external activities shall be compatible with the stated purposes of the Association of Junior Leagues and this League and shall be consistent with the Bylaws of the Junior League of Odessa, Inc. and with IRS regulations.

4.2 An External Policy defines an issue of interest and describes the desired goals consistent with the beliefs, values and purposes of the Junior League of Odessa, Inc. An External Policy is developed by the Public Affairs Committee and voted on by 2/3 of the membership (see also Operation Policies Approved by the Board, Community Section 1.3.). The Junior League of Odessa, Inc. shall build its external strategic plan, develop community programs or take public action only on the basis of External Policies.

4.3 The following policy statement articulates the desired outcome the Junior
League of Odessa, Inc. wants to achieve and guides all programming:

4.3.1 We believe in the value of families and that assisting and supporting families in their physical, emotional, & social needs will enhance the quality of family life.

CHILD ADVOCACY
4.3.2. We believe in the worth of every child and we believe that helping children build and maintain a positive self image enables that child to face the world with optimism, confidence and expectations of success.

4.3.3. We believe that support for agencies and programs committed to child abuse education and intervention will encourage the prevention of child abuse.

4.3.4. We believe that children and adolescents should have fair and equal treatment under the law.

4.3.5. We believe that parenting skills education should be available for the benefit of families and children.

ELDERLY CARE
4.3.6. We believe that the elderly should have access to compassionate and skilled care.

4.3.7. We believe in services and support to assist families in caring for their elderly relatives.

4.3.8. We are committed to improving the psychological and social needs of elderly citizens to improve their quality of life.

4.3.9. We believe all members of our community should be educated to understand the circumstances unique to aging.

LITERACY
4.3.10. We believe that literacy is important for the continued growth and development of the community.

4.3.11. We believe all children, adolescents and adults should have access to the opportunities and services essential for the elimination of illiteracy.

4.3.12. We support efforts to redress intergenerational illiteracy.

Community Relations -contact: Suzy Pack: (e-mail : suzypack@aol.com)

The Community Relations committee is responsible for the plan for publicity as well as any promotional material for the JLO. This committee oversees the Done-In-A-Day projects and is responsible for the Salvation Army Toy Tea and the W. D. Noel Volunteer Luncheon. They develop an overall plan concerning the programs of the JLO and updates marketing material.