Barbara Sinatra Children's Center How You Can Help

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The Sinatra Celebrity Cookbook

A project near and dear to Frank and Barbara Sinatra - all proceeds benefit the nonprofit Barbara Sinatra Children's Center.

19TH Annual
FRANK SINATRA CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
February 23 & 24, 2007
to benefit the nonprofit
BARBARA SINATRA CHILDREN'S CENTER
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Renaissance Esmeralda resort,
Indian Wells, CA
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For player and gallery information,
contact the golf office at
(760) 674-8447 or
www.sinatragolf.org
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for sinatra center information
contact
sr@sinatracenter.org

Founded in 1986 by Barbara and Frank Sinatra, the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center is widely acknowledged as a state-of-the-art haven for abused children. The not-for-profit facility provides individual and group therapy for young victims of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.

How You Can Help

BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY, MEMORIAL & TRIBUTE GIFTS:

Help in the form of a donation in honor of a Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation; or in memory of a loved one or friend, may be made to the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center. All gifts contribute to the many vital activities of the Center, including treatment of an abused child, equipment, assisting with individual and group therapy, and other important programs. Information is available by calling 760-773-1627.

AUNTS CLUB:

Become a member of the Aunts Club with a $1,000 annual contribution. This group of special women is dedicated to the interests of the children at the non-profit Barbara Sinatra Children's Center. Like the Uncles Club, Aunts enrich the lives of young victims through the care provided by financial support. In appreciation, the children send special remembrances to the Aunts during the time of their treatment. Information available by calling 760-773-1627.

UNCLES CLUB:

Become a member of the Uncle's Club with a $1,000 annual contribution. This group of very special men supports the Mission of the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center and ensures no child who needs help will be turned away due to inability to pay for treatment. In appreciation, the children send personal remembrances to Uncles throughout the year during the time of treatment. Annual contributions by members provide financial assistance to ensure that abuse victims receive the professional care they desperately need. Information available by calling Rose at 760-773-1627.

AFFILIATES:

Become a member of The Affiliates with a $150 annual contribution. This growing, dynamic organization raises funds and helps educate the community about problems of child abuse. Information is available by calling 760-773-1627.

FRANK SINATRA GOLF TOURNAMENT:

Participate in annual Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational golf tournament at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells, CA and Desert Willow Golf Course. The popular Southern California event is hosted by Barbara Sinatra. The Tournament benefits the not-for-profit Barbara Sinatra Children's Center, founded by Barbara and Frank Sinatra in 1986. Call 1-800-FS-STARS, or 760-674-8447 or click here for information.

SINATRA CELEBRITY COOKBOOK - BARBARA, FRANK & FRIENDS

This best-selling popular hard cover cookbook includes recipes from Barbara and Frank's kitchens as well as more than 250 of their celebrity friends! All book proceeds benefit the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center. Go to the online sinatracenter.org store and Sinatra Cookbook pages on this web site for information or call 760-773-1627.

We welcome your email questions and comments! Your generous participation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

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Philanthropy Can Alter the Course of an Abused Childís Life
By William N. Osterman

You will never get poor by giving to charity.

This expression has been a guiding force in my life, particularly my involvement with the Barbara Sinatra Childrenís Center at Eisenhower. There is perhaps no greater impact that philanthropy can have than on the life of a child suffering from abuse or neglect.

Think about it. Children are full of hope and dreams about their futureÖuntil abuse rears its ugly head. In addition to physical scars, abuse can leave a child with emotional shrapnel that shatters belief in themselves and the world around them. Children often blame themselves for abuse; the shame and self-hatred can be debilitating and may lead to substance abuse, alcoholism, eating disorders, self-mutilation, truancy, psychiatric disorders, illegal activities and health problems. Abused children and teenagers themselves often become abusers.

But intervention can change all that. With appropriate counseling, the devastating cycle of generation-to-generation abuse can be stopped. Children can reclaim their childhood and grow up to become responsible parents and productive members of society. And each of us can help make this happen.
Now, during Child Abuse Awareness Month, I appeal to you to support programs like those at the non-profit Barbara Sinatra Childrenís Center that provide counseling for abused children and their families. At the Sinatra Center, no child is turned away due to inability to pay for services, and the average cost of counseling a child is approximately $4,400 a year (90 percent of which is derived from charitable gifts).

Itís a small price to pay for altering the course of a young lifeÖand those of generations to come.William Osterman is President of the Board of the non-profit Barbara Sinatra Childrenís Center at Eisenhower, a national leader in counseling sexually, physically and emotionally abused children and breaking the generational cycle of abuse.