FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 19 , 2006
CONTACT:
Michael Runestad
317-634-6341 x 135
miker@family-service-inc.org
Exemplary families sought for unique award
If you know of an exemplary family in Central Indiana, Family Service wants to hear from you.
Family Service of Central Indiana, Inc., the oldest social-service not-for-profit organization in Central Indiana, is accepting nominations for the annual Alice M. Ross “Salute to Family” award that recognizes exemplary families from the community.
Every family has the potential to be exemplary. Often characterized by togetherness, communication, and commitment on a day-to-day basis as well as perseverance and flexibility in the face of challenges, exemplary families can be traditional or non-traditional in nature and include blended, extended, adoptive, and foster families.
“The Alice M. Ross ‘Salute to Family’ Award is such a positive experience for everyone,” Family Service President Edie Olson said. “It engages the entire community in celebrating successful families and also encourages individuals to reflect on ways they can strengthen their own family.”
For a family to be considered for this award, nominations must be submitted by Feb. 28 to Family Service (Attn: Salute to Families Awards Committee; 615 N. Alabama St, Suite 320; Indianapolis, IN 46204). Nomination forms are also available online at www.family-service-inc.org/events/award.asp or by contacting Mike Runestad at 317-634-6341 x 135.
Any member of the community may nominate a family they admire, and families may nominate themselves as well. Families may be contacted for additional information or for a follow-up interview with a Family Service staff member.
The award-winning family will be publicly recognized at “Salute to Families,” presented by United Water. This annual breakfast is scheduled for April 21 at the Union Federal Colts Complex ( 7001 West 56th Street) and will raise support for and awareness of the many programs of Family Service. The award recipients and the nominator will be provided with complimentary tickets.
The Alice M. Ross “Salute to Family” Award nomination form is available in both Spanish and English as an Adobe InDesign package. To download the compressed file containing the InDesign file as well as all fonts, pictures, and logos needed for reproduction, please click here to download the Zip file. Please click here for the nomination form in English, and click here to download the nomination form in Spanish.
About Family Service:
Supporting families since 1835, Family Service of Central Indiana, Inc. strengthens families to help them overcome typical marital or family conflicts and more serious challenges like domestic violence and chemical dependency; provides training and support for individuals to become better parents, caregivers, money managers, supervisors, and employees; and empowers adults to continue to live independently as they learn to cope with aging and mental or physical challenges. In 2004, 8,000 individuals from Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, and Morgan counties were guided toward their goal of a stronger, healthier family by the caring counselors at Family Service.
About Alice M. Ross:
A special friend of Family Service, Alice M. Ross was a beloved philanthropist, volunteer and longtime resident of Central Indiana. Perhaps best remembered for her energy and enthusiasm, Ross gave tremendous support to organizations and people from all walks of life. It is in her honor that Family Service recognizes exemplary families from the Central Indiana community.
