Recent Events

Shalom House is pleased to report that its second annual �Wreaths for a Reason� fundraiser and community awareness event held at Strawberry Square on November 15, 16 and 17, was an amazing success with the outstanding effort of our many wonderful supporters. The event raised over $8500 for the shelter, including wreath sales and sponsorships.
Thank You!
- Our event sponsors: McNaughton Homes, PSECU, and Strawberry Square
- Harristown Development Corporation, for design services, wreath cards, and display space
- All of our wreath makers including individuals, senior centers, and businesses
- �Special Agents and Secret Weapon Enola� who created and donated so many beautiful wreaths
- Students at Trinity High School who created and donated 90 wreaths, as well as the wonderful and creative students at Harrsburg High School, St. Joseph School in Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill School, and Lower Dauphin High School
- Scott Brummett, who designed the �Wreaths for a Reason� logo
- Mary Klaus from the Patriot News who reported on student wreath makers
- Chuck Rhodes and ABC27 who featured us on �Out and About�
- Lamar Advertising for three digital billboards advertising the event

And last, but certainly not least, thank you to everyone who had fun buying a wreath! We�ll see you next year!

One cold day last January, Loida became homeless.� �With three children under the age of four, she desperately needed a place to stay, and made her way to Shalom House, where the family was welcomed, fed, and given a safe, warm bedroom.� But that was only the beginning.� Through the Shalom House program, Loida quickly began the hard work it takes to recreate an independent life � looking for a job, child care, health care, and formulating a plan and a budget.

This year, Loida and her daughters will be celebrating the holidays in their own home.� �In her five-month stay at Shalom House, Loida got the skills and confidence she needed, and she is back on her feet.

Homelessness has complex causes, but rarely is it solely about not having a place to sleep.� This is why Shalom House is so vital in our community; it is more than an emergency shelter � it offers women a second chance, a roadmap back to self-sufficiency.

Thanks for your generous support of Shalom House, of Loida, and of the thousands of other women who�ve remade their lives!

Loida and her familiy were recently featured on�WHTM a local�Harrisburg TV�station.

http://www.abc27.com/video?clipId=6479109&autostart;=true

Looking for an opportunity to help the homeless for the Holidays???

The Shalom House is in need of the following:

• Laptop Computer
• Desk Top Computers
• Printers
• 35 MM Camera
• Contractor � willing to do handiwork around the shelter such as repairs general upkeep
• Gift Cards from Office Max, Staples, Giant Foods, WalMart, and Target
• Grocery Items
• Paper Products
• Silverware
• Towels
• Linens
• Storage Bins
• Rugs
• Personal Care Items
• Bus Passes and Individual Ride Tickets

Saturday February 11, 2012
Reception and Silent Auction at Harrisburg University
Theater Performance at WhitakerCenter for Science & the Arts

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The well-known biblical tale of a young man with a very special gift and some very big adventures. When Joseph receives a wondrous colorful coat from his father, his jealous brothers take matters into their own hands. In Egypt, however, his fortunes take an unexpected turn for the better when he helps a troubled � but rockin� � Pharaoh. A delightful, eclectic pop score by Andrew Lloyd Webber highlights this timeless favorite for audiences of all ages. Don�t miss it!

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Reception and Silent Auction at HarrisburgUniversity - 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Theatre Seating at WhitakerCenter - 7:45 p.m.

Send your reservation requests and payment by February 3 to Shalom House, c/o Marsha Fortney, 2166 Gale Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Reception and Show: Couple � $150.00 and Individual - $85.00
Show Only: Couple - $80.00 and Individual - $45.00

Sponsorships are available

On behalf of Shalom House, we would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2nd Annual Halloween Hustle!�� Thanks to your generosity and willingness to come out and support this event in spite of the October blizzard, we are a step closer to fulfilling our mission of providing a safe and secure temporary living environment for women and their children. Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers and dedicated runners and walkers for allowing this event to be such a success!

Race results can be found at the Pretzel City website:http://www.pretzelcitysports.com/roadracesresults.html