1. Women and Business Luncheon Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce In conjunction with: In Honor and Hope for Breast Cancer Awareness Project 2009

2. Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsors!

3. Thank You to THE SENIOR CITIZEN’S CENTER for the donation of their wonderful space and for cooking our fabulous lunch!

11. Lutheran Social Services of Northern Ohio (LSSNO) was created to aggressively respond to the growing needs of northern Ohio communities. Under the umbrella of Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio, LSSNO offers the following services: • The Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and Healthcare Campus • Lutheran Village of Ashland • Affordable Housing for Seniors • Homeless services/ transitional housing – providing supportive housing in partnership with homeless providers in the Ashland County homeless coalition, ACCESS. • The Ohio Benefit Bank

12. LSSNO provides the following: • Four Transitional Houses • Case Management Services • Ohio Benefit Bank Services • 7 Affordable Housing Complexes for low-income seniors • Skilled and Assisted Living-The Good Shepherd and Lutheran Village of Ashland • Food Distribution Services • Holiday Meal Baskets • Hat and Mitten Tree • Christmas Fund

13. Transitional Housing • With the recession in full swing and unemployment at record levels, more and more people are taking to the streets…to live. This is even being seen in our rural communities. • County housing officials say they are noting a significant increase in the homeless population. Four safe transitional houses: • Available to help low-income families get on their feet and gain financial independence • We partner with other local agencies to provide assistance for those we serve • Case Management services provided • Waiting list maintained

14. Holiday Meals/Christmas • In 2008, LSSNO sponsored over 50 families for the Holidays who otherwise would not have had a holiday meal. • Contacts and referrals made from both school liaisons and congregations • This year we anticipate our need to double due to what we are already seeing as need • Sponsors needed for this project

15. LSSNO Partners with the Cleveland Food Bank to provide food in Ashland County

17. Volunteers/Donations • Volunteers always needed in our Healthcare Facilities. • Volunteers needed for food distribution every third Friday in Ashland for rest of 1 year grant cycle • Donations are always welcome and enable us to continue our ministry. Together, we are making a difference!

18. Case Management/Resource Center Available to help individuals break the barriers to finding and maintaining employment and reaching self-sufficiency through job preparation and linkage to local community resources.

19. SeniorFIT Program The Good Shepherd Rehabilitation and Healthcare Campus offers SeniorFIT to improve the health of today's older adults by focusing on strengthening, balancing and flexibility exercises. This program is offered to residents of TGS and the Ashland community!

20. The Good Shepherd Home

22. Lutheran Village of Ashland, Assisted Living Community

23. Applewood II in Mansfield One of the Four Low Incoming Housing for Seniors

24. Howland Glen in Warren, OH One of the Four Low Income Housing for Seniors

25. www.lssco.org/lssno.html Check out services online at:

31. Toppers Hair Design and its skilled staff extend a comfortable and welcoming environment in a spa-like setting to meet all of your relaxation and beauty needs. Please call: 419-281-4243 for more information about our services and hours or feel free to drop by at: 207 E. Liberty St. in Ashland and pick up a list of our services. We would love to meet you!

37. The staff of Toppers Hair Design & Day Spa are proud and honored to be able to donate to such a worthy cause that has touched so many around us; whether it be family, friends or clients, we have all been touched by the strength, resiliency and courage of those that have fought and continue to fight the good fight.... Let's keep fighting for a cure!

38. All Entries in the “express yourself in honor and hope” arts contest , a part of the In Honor and Hope for Breast Cancer Awareness Project , will be auctioned off with proceeds going to the Ashland County Cancer Association.

39. Sixth Annual Taste of Ashland Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Ashland High School Cafeteria Doors Open at 5 p.m. to view silent auction items! Food Tasting from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Live auction at 7:00 Sports tickets, autographed items, etc. Silent Auction begins at 5:00 p.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m. In Honor and Hope BCA contest entries and much more! Proceeds Benefit: Ashland County Cancer Association

40. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-12 years Tickets are also available at the door Sixth Annual Taste of Ashland Information Continued Tickets go on sale November 1 at: Buehler’s – 1055 Sugarbush Drive – Ashland and the ACCA office at 380 East 4 th Street (Frank Miller Memorial Building) ACCA hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Thursday Over 15 area restaurants to sample, including dinner entrées, baked goods, desserts, pizza and more. There is always plenty! Proceeds Benefit: Ashland County Cancer Association

41. In Honor and Hope Auction at the Sixth Annual Taste of Ashland on Nov. 10, 2009 . All 27 BCA contest entries: art, crafts, afghans, decorated bras! Check them out before you leave and come bid on them!! Plus: Topper’s Package: Power in Pink Express ION Smooth Flat Iron, Thermal Bag, and BCA edition spray ($200) Donated by Topper’s Hair Design and Day Spa Two 11x14 Photographs, Sepia Tone, Matted and Signed by Artist ($80 pair) Donated by Angela Stevens-Patchell, photographer and Elizabeth Kerr, Matting Annette’s Victorian Garden Gift Basket with many items ($300) Donated by Annette’s Victorian Garden Pink Breast Cancer Awareness CROSS brand pen ($60) Donated by Irwin’s Office Equipment Pamper Yourself Gift Basket Donated by Shelly Nalle, American Family Insurance, Ashland And MUCH MUCH MORE!!! GRAB A LIST TODAY TO TAKE HOME!!!

42. Thank you for your support of women in society, business, and for the support of the cause of breast cancer awareness!