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SAVE THE DATE!
May 19, 2010
4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to raise funds so support homeless families with children in Orange County.
Honoring Deloris "Dee" Asher
| Date: | Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
| Location: | Aliso Viejo Country Club 33 Santa Barbara, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 949-598-9200 www.alisogolf.com |
| Time: | 1pm Shotgun Start |
| To Register: | Click Here to Download Registration Form. Mail Form with enclosed payable check to: Thomas House Temporary Shelter P.O. Box 2737 Garden Grove, CA 92842-2737 (Please note "Charity Golf Tournament " on your check.) |
| Questions: | Contact Nick Roberts at 949-232-3293 or click here to email him. |
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SEPTEMBER! SAVE THE DATE!
September 26, 2010
7th Annual Autumn Reflections
The indoor ballroom at the Grand Newport Plaza is truly a work of art. The elegant marble foyer opens to a beautiful room with rich floral and tapestry prints. The lighting is warm and inviting. There are even twinkle lights on the ceiling to give that outdoor, evening feeling!
| Date: | September 26, 2010 |
| Location: | Turnip Rose Grand Newport Plaza |
| Time: | 5 PM Silent Auction and Passed Appetizers 6 PM Dinner and Program |
| Questions: | For additional information on this event please contact Charlotte Governale, Director of Development at 714/554-2043. |
Read About Some Of Our Past Events Below:
6th Annual Autumn Reflections
October 25 , 2009
For 22 years Thomas House Shelter has provided a safe, loving and supportive environment for the children of the families supported by the shelter. These children are now young adults confident, productive, establishing careers, families and continuing on with their education. They represent the outcome of hard work and dedication supported by the mission of TH; to give endless possibilities to the children. Four graduates were chosen to be honored the night of the event. READ MORE...
3rd Annual Thomas House Temporary Shelter Golf Tournament
May 28, 2009
Held at Aliso Viejo Country Club
6th Annual Thomas House Temporary Shelter Walk-A-Thon
March 29, 2009
5th Annual Autumn Reflections Fundraiser
Oct. 18, 2008
| Autumn Reflections Planning Commitee | |
| Co-Chair: Kay McDonald and Mary Ann Colclough | |
| Tracy Bejotte | Linda Campanale |
| Mary Van Dorn | Charlotte Governale |
| Barby Kollenda | Mark & Shelia Michels |
| Teresa Quick | Pat Roberts |
| Sharon Sunda | Peggy Recktenwald |
| Barbara Trulson | Bonita Carr |
| Beth San Vicente | Dolly Lewis |
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.
Read more...
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.
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 | |
The 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