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On December 2nd the ARAS Team provided hundreds of struggling families much-needed food, books, clothes and holiday toys. And more: the clothes, food and toys were only a part of our gift; as our fresh baked treats nourished their bodies, while massage therapists and chiropractors renewed their spirits. By our respect we reminded them that they are our brothers and sisters. By our kindness we reminded mothers and fathers of poor children that their children are invited to grow and prosper among us.

   

The Following are Results from Harvest Festival 2006

December 2, 2006

The weeks of day and night preparation for The ARAS Harvest Festival provided a flow of goods and services. Both volunteers and guests were uplifted by this special day of giving.

Our guests, who are daily facing socio-economic challenges, restored themselves in these ways:

	Packaged groceries and grocery gift cards were passed out to all families.
	Guests selected, from thousands of brand-new and like-new jackets, jeans, dresses, shirts, sweaters and shoes; wardrobes for their entire families.
	For children, there were hundreds of new, high-quality toys.
	Families enjoyed the services of our professional massage therapists, chiropractors and hairstylists.
	For readers, there were thousands of quality books.
	Warm holiday treats and beverages were plentiful for all to enjoy.

Our goal of uplifting minds and healing spirits was successful. Not only did the gifts and services touch hundreds of families, but the flowing acceptance, respect, affection and support visibly inspired them and must now be moving through their communities and inspiring others.

Photos by Steve Van Wambeck

The ARAS Foundation is always standing by those who aspire to uplift themselves. We serve in the areas of greatest need, seeking to expand self-confidence and teach people to win at life. The Harvest Festival is one shining example of how, with your support, ARAS is constantly helping to make our society stronger while providing volunteer opportunities to uplift the lives of others.

See Past Harvest Festival Photos

The ARAS Foundation sends a special thank you to these
HARVEST FESTIVAL SPONSORS:

	David McNeil, Orange County, CA
	James Spackman, Seoul, Korea
	Paul Frehe, Asheville, NC
	Diane Bullen, Orange County, CA
	Plateau Chiropractic, Sammamish, WA
	Rich and Kathy How, Victoria, BC Canada
	John and Carolyn Rossi, Sammamish, WA
	PIMCO Foundation, Orange County, CA

Our gratitude goes out to these individuals, businesses and schools for their generous contributions:

	Talasaea Consultants
	Northwest Center
	Me n Mom's
	Fed Ex Kinkos
	Toys R Us
	Lisa's Barber Shop
	Samantha Smith Elementary School
	Inglewood Jr. High School
	Eastlake High School Girl's Basketball Team
	Eastlake High School DECA
	Margaret Mead Elementary School
	Joe Lamanno
	Erik Bjornson
	Dale and Maria Trask
	QFC Market
	Interurban Chiropractic
	Sammamish Chiropractic
	Albertson's Supermarket
	White Center Food Bank
	Westside Babies
	Dr. Nell O'Neil
	Value Village
	Safeway Stores
	Total Relaxation
	Cindy and Steve Van Wambeck
	Kenneth Larson
	Rebekah's Clothing
	Dr. Kais Faddah
	Judy McLaughlin
	Goodwill Industries
	Stephanie Dillon
	WalMart
	Rob and Shelly Brack
	White Center Chiropractic
	White Center Heights Elementary School
	Bobbi Tagstrom
	Public Storage
	Trader Joe's
	Champion Grocery Outlet
	Mercer Island Thrift Shop
	Rick and Brenda Baker
	Dept. of Social and Health Services White Center, WA
	Jon Bishopp and kids
	Dac and Kelly Jamison
	Forget Me Not Consignment Store
	Microsoft Matching Funds
	Linda's Designer Consignment
	Santerelli Family
	Anne Branson
	Michele Barett Bradley
	Dennis and Carol Meng
	Steven Tailor's Men's Consignment Store
	Kids Without Borders
	Ace Hardware
	Bartell's Drugs
	Beth and Kevin Ostic Family
	Kirsten Shiels
	Community School Partners of Highline
	Pacific Bike Shop
	Champagne Taste Consignment
	Eastside Community Aid
	Overlake Service League Thrift Shop
	American Cancer Discovery Shop
	Paula Chambers
	Jim Cox
	Cheri Klavano
	Debbie Kinson
	Dale Reardon
	Dr. Mitresh Parmar
	Dr. Marmar Mazhari
	Dr. Howard Wright
	Dr. Perry Chinn
	Dr. David Warwick
	GI Joe's
	Whole Foods
	Chris and Julie Mohrhardt
	Andi Davis
	Kari Kurtz
	Rick and Sterling Robertson
	Eleonore Koury
	Sandra Palmquist
	Emily Dickinson Elementary School
...and the 150 volunteers who made the Harvest Festival 2006 a success!

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