Family Advocate - July 2016

A publication of Sheridan House Family Ministries

1700 South Flamingo Road • Davie, FL 33325 • (954) 583-1552 • www.SheridanHouse.org

July 2016

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FA M I L I E S

Your Support Will Change a Life!

WOODSHOP Use the enclosed envelope to send your gift.

Go online and make a one-time donation

at www.SheridanHouse.org/give then click guest and follow the prompts. [Or, go online and set up a secure recurring donation at www.SheridanHouse.org/give.

If you need assistance, we can guide you through the process. Call 954-583-1552.]

Set up a recurring, monthly donation with your personal online banking system.

Monthly Giving is a tremendous blessing because it helps us budget our money throughout the year. When you support Sheridan House as a monthly donor you are changing the next generation – for Christ’s sake.

Legacy Giving or Planned Giving is about making a lasting impact for God’s Kingdom. It doesn’t have to be something you give after you are gone…you can witness it and show your children and your grandchildren, “This is what our family does.”

Putting your name on a building project or on the future of a ministry is not about lifting you up. It’s about training the next generation.

As a Sheridan House monthly investor your gift helps provide:

Marriage and Parenting Seminars and the ParentingOnPurpose.org daily podcasts, blog and radio show.

Counseling services to help families and marriages stay on the right path.

Life skills, training and support for single moms and their children.

Residential homes for children dealing with behavioral and emotional problems.

summer camping in north carolina The Sheridan House Residential Program has a very unique element that takes place in July. This is both a time for fun and a great time for team building with the boys. We affectionately call this “Man-Up Summer” which lasts for five weeks. Throughout the year, the boys in the residential program return to their homes when school is not in session. However, due to the length of the summer break, we found that it was necessary to make an exception to this rule.

During July the residential staff joins forces with Broward County School teachers to provide the boys with a “school-like” experience. Their favorite time of the day is the “Man Class”. The difference is that academic classes are replaced with activity-based classes which include basketball, racquet ball, weight lifting classes and wood shop. The classes are designed to help the boys develop life skills such as changing the oil in a car, rotating tires, as well as how to properly repair a flat tire. The boys are still held accountable for their behavior as well as the effort they put forth.

I learned how to persevere and put forth my best effort on the camping trip. Thank you for helping me to turn my life around.”

The five-week experience is capped off by taking the boys on an exciting and high impact camping trip to North Carolina. Without exception, many boys who have gone on this week-long trip will return to Sheridan House years later and ask the same question: “Do you still have the Summer Program and do you still go camping?”

MAN-UP OBSTACLE RUN “I learned how to persevere and put forth my best effort on the camping trip. Thank you for helping me to turn my life around.”

Learning the proper technique from Mr. B!

STAYING ON TARGET

A HOME RUN!

Summer fun with their house mom Teri

Building friendships during the summer

The $25 specialty plate is taxdeductible and directly helps the children and families served daily by Sheridan House Family Ministries.

STEP 1: Visit your local Florida Tag Agency www.flhsmv.gov/locations STEP 2: Invest in a Family Values License Plate

Visit familyvaluestag.org for more information.

Join Us in Driving Family Values Home. It’s as Easy as 1,2,3!

STEP 3: Encourage your family and friends to do the same

SheridanHouse

1700 S. Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33325 (954) 583-1552 • sheridanhouse.org

Your contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (1-800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Sheridan House Family Ministries registration number is CH24786.

Prepare for Battle

10.1.16

Charity Fishing Tournament WED. AUG. 10TH & THURS. AUG. 11TH Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort Group rate code: Burdette Beckmann for Sheridan House For Tournament Rates: 888-731-9056 Enjoy an incredible day of flats fishing in the gorgeous waters of the Florida Keys. All tournament activities will take place at the exclusive Marriott, Key Largo Bay. The proceeds derived from this event will directly benefit Sheridan House in providing Answers for Today’s Family.

Contact Lori Edens at: ledens@bbiteam.com • 954.983.4360 Can’t make it but still want to support our cause?

Visit gofundme.com/hok2016 to contribute today!

The key to success is Fun on the Flats!

Cast your line today!