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SAVE THE DATE!!
5th Annual Autumn Reflections
Oct. 18, 2008

You are invited to the 5th Annual Autumn Reflections fundraising event that will be held at the beautiful Santa Ana Country Club on Oct. 18, 2008 at 6pm. The event will feature a live and silent auction, dinner and no host bar, and a cocktail hour. A Founders Award Honoring the Beall Family Foundation will be presented. For more information, email: thshelter@thomashouseshelter.org.

Autumn Reflections Planning Commitee
Co-Chair: Kay McDonald and Mary Ann Colclough Beth San Vicente
Tracy Bejotte Linda Campanale
Mary Van Dorn Charlotte Governale
Barby Kollenda Mark & Shelia Michels
Teresa Quick Pat Roberts
Sharon Sunda Barbara Trulson


2nd Annual Thomas House Temporary Shelter: Charity Golf Tournament



Thomas House Temporary Shelter had another incredible golf tournament!
The tournament was held at the beautiful and challenging Tustin Ranch Golf Club on May 15. It kicked-off at 1 pm and ended with a western barbeque dinner and awards presentation. There were 66 paid golfers, an increase over last year, who enjoyed the links and great California weather. We were honored to have the Ascher Foundation as our Presenting Sponsor for the second year.
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Pictures of the event can be seen by clicking here.


1st Women's Auxiliary Tea


A tea was held recently in the in the lovely home of Beth San Vicente to familiarize prospective guests with the newly formed Thomas House Temporary Shelter Women's Auxiliary. The purpose of this group is to support Thomas House and its fund-raising endeavors and to participate in hands-on activities at the shelter. The new auxiliary welcomes all women who are interested in Thomas House and its mission. For additional information, please contact: Charlotte Governale at 714-265-0640 or charlotte@thomashouseshelter.org

Pictures of the event can be seen by clicking here.


5th Annual Thomas House Temporary Shelter WALK-A-THON

2008 5th Annual Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser - $20,000 And Counting!
The 5th annual Walk-A-Thon was a great celebration for Thomas House. Nearly 400 participants enjoyed a picture perfect day at Mile Square Park. They enjoyed a brisk walk around the lake, lots of snacks, a picnic lunch, dozens of raffle prizes, and 4 clowns who entertained the crowd and painted children’s faces.


Pictures of the event can be seen by clicking here.



Autumn Reflections
The 4th Annual Autumn Reflections fundraising event was held at the beautiful Santa Ana Country Club on Oct. 20, 2007 at 6pm. The event featured a live and silent auction, dinner and no host bar, and a cocktail hour. A Founders Award Honoring the Beall Family Foundation was presented.

Pictures of the event can be seen by clicking here.

Autumn Reflections Planning Commitee
Event Chair, Teresa Quick Sheila & Mark Michels
Mary Ann Colclough Peggy Recktenwald
Charlotte Governale Kelly Roberts
Linda Johnson Beth San Vicente
Barby Kollenda Sharon Sunda
Dolly Lewis Barbara Trulson
Kay McDonald  



Annual Golf TournamentThe first annual Golf Tournament was hosted by the Thomas House Shelter on Saturday, May 16, 2007 at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club. The tournament honored Deloris May "Dee" Ascher who was so generous in her support of the Thomas House. Pictures of the event can be seen by clicking here. It was a huge success- thanks to the hard work of Nick Roberts, Richard McDonald and the committee below:

Golf Tournament Planning Commitee
Co-Chairman, Richard McDonald Betty Murphy
Co-Chairman, Nick Roberts Teresa Quick
Mary Anne Colcolough Kelly Roberts
Charlotte Governdale Sean Stephan
Kay McDonald  






“Thomas House was most helpful in providing the necessities of life and so much more. This allowed us to maintain a sense of dignity that is so important to succeed. For everything we experienced at Thomas House we are grateful. Thank you!”
- A Thomas House Graduate and Her Four Children

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