What's new at Friend's House

24 February 2010

Celebrating with an AFH Graduate

On  Tuesday, Feb. 23, AFH staff members, volunteers, board members and residents were able to celebrate Melissa’s graduation. Melissa came to A Friend’s House struggling with self-harm, an eating disorder and severe depression.
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5 February 2010

Pantry & Paper Items Needed

Thankfully, many of you help us keep our grocery costs low by donating items we use frequently. There are key pantry and paper items that we go through quickly at A Friend’s House. Since we have established menus, we know what ingredients we will need for the upcoming months.
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24 December 2009

3rd Annual Cookie Walk Breaks Records

On Saturday, Dec. 12, community members set a record at the 3rd Annual A Friend’s House Cookie Walk. “Not only did we have more people attend than previous years, but they also donated more than $2800 and walked away with very delicious cookies,” said Pam Durdahl, Executive Director.Read more

23 December 2009

Residents Learn to Make Quilts

Each day residents spend time making a craft, playing a game or working on a project together with a staff member or volunteer. In the past the ladies have made beaded bookmarks, crocheted and created greeting cards.Read more

21 December 2009

2009 Banquet a Success

Attendees of A Friend’s House 2009 Banquet, “In His Hands”, were treated to a lovely dessert buffet, and helped donate and pledge more than $40,000 to help AFH. They also had the privilege of hearing Lacey, an AFH 2008 graduate, share her story about life before AFH and how her life was changed because of the therapy and training she received at AFH.Read more