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69 wiersze
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August 10, 1999
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Mr. Caring Philanthropy 01234 Giving Way Contribution, USA 56789
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Dear Mr. Philanthropy,
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"The urgency you feel to make changes is just the extent that change
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will be made. Do not sit this one out. Do not play it safe. Understand
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the world and change it where it needs to be changed... Make our society
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better. Make a world worthy of the children that your generation will
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bear." -- Carl Sagan
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You can help make positive changes in the lives of at-risk youth in
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central Indiana. We often hear about economic poverty, but what some of
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these young people are growing up with is emotional poverty-they have
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often given up on hope and the possibility of a successful future. With
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your help, we can change that.
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Many Little Sisters are preparing to go back to school this fall full
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of hope and with a positive outlook. Thanks to our Big Sisters
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volunteers, these young people are self-confident, believe in themselves
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and are beginning to realize their full potential. A recent study by
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Public/Private Ventures (PPV) showed that girls who had a Big Sister for
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just one year:
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reduced first-time drug use by 46% lowered school absenteeism by 52%
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cut violent behavior by 33% enhanced school performance showed improved
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peer and family relationships
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Former Little Sister Amy, now 18-years old, is a testament to the Big
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Sisters program.
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"I was matched with my Big Sister in June of 1992. Since then, she and
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I have grown very close and I have been able to experience lots of new
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things. We go to movies, dinner, concerts, and other stuff like that, but
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I have also been able to participate in charity events and fundraiser
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type things.
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Not only did I have a lot of fun with my Big Sister, but I learned a
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lot from her too. I have become more open-minded, more responsible, and,
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most importantly, I have gained a lot more self-confidence. I am very
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thankful to the Big Sisters program for allowing me this very special
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opportunity.
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In 1998, Big Sisters served 972 young people through its many
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programs. But the need is still great. Over 170 young people are still
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waiting for a mentor.
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You are an important part in making sure these young people are
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matched with caring adult mentors. Will you make a financial gift to Big
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Sisters in 1999 that will ensure that more young people receive the
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guidance they need, that more young people stay in school, stay off drugs
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and make good choices?
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Your contribution will be used to recruit and retain quality
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volunteers. It will also be used to help maintain the infrastructure that
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fosters and supports the development of effective relationships,
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including volunteer orientation and training and ongoing supervision and
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support by a professional staff. This year your gift can go farther!
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Gifts of $100 or more will be matched thanks to a special 25th
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Anniversary $100,000 Challenge Grant and will be placed in the Growth For
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Girls Fund. This fund will support the goal of having 550 mentoring
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relationships by the end of 1999 and 1,200 by the end of 2004.
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If you would like to find out more about the Big Sisters program,
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please call us, (317) 634-6102 and ask for Ellen Robinson. Thank you very
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much for your time, attention and consideration.
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Sincerely,
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Andrew T. Burns Patron Relations Chairperson
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P.S. When you give to Big Sisters, you can get 50% back! For a minimum
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contribution of $250, you become eligible for a 50% Indiana state tax
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credit through the Indiana Department of Commerce Neighborhood Assistance
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Program (NAP). A limited number of credits are available. To receive an
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application form, check the NAP box on the enclosed pledge card or call
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us, (317) 634-6102, ext. 20.
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