How You Can Help

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"In spite of an increase in membership, contributions to the Annual Appeal are significantly below the amount donated by this time last year," according to Polly Yarnall, former executive director.

"We know that our national economy is in disarray and families are curtailing both spending and charitable contributions, but our NAMI is absolutely dependent on that giving," says Yarnall. "Most of our NAMI members have been the beneficiaries of our Family-to-Family classes for which there is no charge. Nor do we charge for the support groups, programs, and other services we offer. As a matter of fact, the entire community benefits from what NAMI does - they have a vested interest in our being able to maintain operations.

"We see on a daily basis the positive changes we help to make in the lives of our consumers and their families. The thought that we may have to curtail those services or reduce our hours is absolute anathema to us. But without being able to fund the bare-bone essentials—utilities, heat, insurance, and the like—we cannot operate," according to Yarnall. "We keep only $10 of the $30 membership fee—the rest goes to the state of national NAMI organizations.

"At a time when the demand for NAMI help and support is increasing exponentially, it is painful to contemplate not being able to meet these needs. We fervently hope that our friends and supporters will come through in December and enable us to maintain our services. And we are deeply appreciative of those who have already contributed."

We are making real progress toward a better life for all people with severe mental illness. We hope that you'll join us.

With your membership you will receive:

• The Advocate, NAMI's quarterly magazine
• Reduced registration fees for national conferences
• Timely information
• NAMI Help line, toll free at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
• Local, State, and National Newsletters

Memberships Credit Cards sent securely through PayPal

Limited Income $5.00 Individual and Family $35.00 Non-Profit $50.00 Business - Gold Star $150.00 Corporate - Diamond $1,000.00

To become a member in person or by mail
complete the application form and bring/mail to:
NAMI Washington County
18680 SW Shaw Street
Aloha, Oregon, 97007

Make a Donation

Join us to help make a better life for people with mental illness. Your donation makes a difference. All donations are tax deductible and will stay within our community.

Support NAMI all year long!
Make a monthly donation and support our programs throughout 2010.

Credit Card payments are sent securely through PayPal.

$10 per month for 12 months

$20 per month for 12 months

One-Time Donation
Every penny helps. You may select a one time donation amount you can give at this time.

Enter Your Donation Amount

To donate in person or by mail
please make checks payable to:
NAMI - Washington County
18680 SW Shaw Street
Aloha, Oregon 97007

Volunteer

If you’re ready to volunteer, email programs@namiwash.org or call 503-356-6835 and let us know what you are available for:

Volunteer Ideas
•	Organize things		•	Office type work
•	Crafts/art projects		•	Committee work
•	Gardening		•	Repair things
•	Fix-it projects		•	Carpentry
•	Using your contacts		•	Teach F2F courses
•	Creative writing		•	Fundraising
•	Grant writing		•	Teach a workshop
•	Distribute flyers		•	Outreach Committee
•	'Second Saturday' Committee		•	Surf sites for current articles for the newsletter
•	Distribute brochures to waiting rooms, reception areas		•	Provide family support for persons admitted to St. Vincent psychiatric unit

Newsletter Editor
Do you enjoy writing and editing? Do you have computer skills? NAMI-WC is seeking a motivated volunteer to be the editor of the monthly newsletter. If you are interested, please email Laura at namidirector@gmail.com. A sample of your written work will be helpful.

Spaghetti Dinner Committee
Planning has already begun for our annual Spaghetti Dinner. We are looking for volunteers that want to be part of our Spaghetti Dinner Committee. There are various opportunities to help with this event including organizing the silent auction, planning décor, creating flyers, and much more. If you are interested in being part of our Spaghetti Dinner Committee, please call Laura at (503) 356-6835.

Building Clean-up
Having our own building allows us to offer a wide variety of support groups and activities. As with any building, ours needs general maintenance and clean-up. On the 3rd Saturday of June, July and August, we will be having building work days. As with our work days last summer, we will have a barbecue follow our work sessions. This years agenda for building maintenance includes painting the interior of the building. Please call Laura at (503) 356-6835 for more information about helping us maintain our building.

Albertson's Partnership

Our NAMI is now officially a partner in Albertson's Community Partner Plan, which is for "giving back for youth, one cart at a time." A percentage of monthly spending for each card registered for Washington County goes to our youth program. It is an easy and fast way to raise some money for the programs and takes no more than a minute to register.

Here's how to sign up:

• Just click on the link
  (www.albertsons.com/cp/)
• Click on "login or register a preferred savings card.
• A screen will come up asking for your card number (found on the back of the card below the scan bar) and your phone number.
• Click on "find a partner" on the sing post.
• Enter NAMI of Washington County Youth Connects partner number and click find partner. Our partner number is 49001022832.
• Select NAMI of Washington County, followed by add partner.
• click on update partner.

If you shop at Albertson's, there is no better way to support NAMI. A percentage of your purchase will go to NAMI. And if you don't have a computer, you can use one at NAMI. OR—you can pick up an application form at our front desk. Mary has plenty of them. She will even mail on to you.

Powell's Books

Shop and donate! By using the Powell's Books 'search' link our website and make a purchase at the time a portion of your sale is donated to NAMI of Washington County.