
Warriors Partnering with Whaley Children's Center this Weekend
March 10, 2011 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Michigan Warriors News Release
FLINT, MI - The Michigan Warriors are partnering with the Whaley Children's Center for two events this weekend when the Warriors host the Chicago Hitmen at Perani Arena this Friday and Saturday night.
Friday night is Whaley Collection Night. Fans who bring a bag of fresh toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper, etc.) or school uniform clothing (khaki pants, collar shirts) will receive $5 tickets for everyone in their party. The Whaley Foundation will collect these items in the arena lobby.
In addition, the first 1,000 people in the door will receive a blow horn.
Saturday night will be the Whaley charity game. Every ticket purchased will see $2 donated to the Whaley Children's Foundation. Proceeds from raffle ticket sales and purchases in the team store will also go back to the Whaley Foundation.
Game time both nights is 7 p.m.
ABOUT THE WHALEY CHILDREN'S CENTER
Since 1926, many of Michigan's most severely abused and neglected children have been treated and cared for at Whaley Children's Center, a non-profit residential child caring institution located in Flint. The children are between the ages of 5 and 17 and are referred to Whaley by the State of Michigan's Department of Human Services.
Serving approximately 100 children annually, Whaley Children's Center has 90 employees, six group homes and an on-site school, and provides intensive treatment and support as well as a variety of educational programs to 42 children at a time in an effort to mitigate the negative effects of a lifetimes' worth of abuse and neglect.
Utilizing the Circle of Courage program philosophy, which emphasizes belonging, mastery, generosity and independence, Whaley employs evidence-based interventions to deliver empowerment-based services to enhance life and social skills.
The focus, from the residential homes to the family based services and education services, has shifted from viewing the children as victims but rather as survivors with skills that can be developed and enhanced
Whaley Children's Center serves resilient youth, teaching them how to succeed as individuals and providing them with the tools they need to reach their full potential.
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