Just in time for Valentine's Day! 10 ways to woo your sweetie and make a difference at Damar

1. Exceed expectations. Make a gift to the Exceeding Expectations Capital Campaign in honor of your sweetheart. DETAILS.
2. Suit up! Help us create a memorable experience for the young men attending Damar’s 2009 Prom by donating new or “like new” menswear to Damar. DETAILS.
3. Clear someone for takeoff. Donate your unused frequent flyer miles to Damar. DETAILS.
4. Tee it up. Hit the links free of charge as a mentor for Damar’s Birdies Toward Better Behavior golf program. DETAILS.
5. Share your hobbies. Share your love for music, art, baking, crocheting or even photography with the children at Damar. DETAILS.
6. Go one-on-one. Develop a friendship with a child who has little or no family involvement. DETAILS.
7. Spread the news. Become a corporate sponsor of the Damar View quarterly newsletter. DETAILS.
8. Send a card. When you take your sweetheart to dinner and a movie, grab a restaurant or movie gift card to donate to Damar. DETAILS.
9. Get game! Get a good workout and make a difference in the lives of others. Show off your mad Monopoly skills. Be a kid again. DETAILS.
10. Get pampered. Grab your gal pals and have a Pamper Yourself Party with girls from Damar. DETAILS.

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1. Exceed expectations.

Make a gift to the Exceeding Expectations Capital Campaign in honor of your sweetheart or loved one. This $6 million campaign will help Damar more than double the number of children and adults it can serve. We’ve got $5.5 million committed so far; your gift could help put us over the top. The campaign ends Feb. 28. [INSERT “MAKE A GIFT” BUTTON] or mail your gift along with your name, address, telephone number, email address and a note indicating the purpose of your gift to:

Damar Services, Inc.
Office of Advancement
6067 Decatur Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46241

Want to know more? Contact Allyson Wells at 317-856-5201 ext. 239 or allysonw@damar.org

2. Suit up!

Help us create a memorable experience for the 100 young men attending Damar’s 2009 Prom by donating new or “like new” menswear to Damar. Suits, jackets, ties and dress slacks, shirts and shoes are needed now through April. Drop off your donation to:

Damar Services, Inc.
6067 Decatur Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46241

Want to know more? Contact Molly Wells at 317-856-5201 ext. 238 or mollyw@damar.org

3. Clear someone for takeoff.

Donate your unused frequent flyer miles to Damar. We’ll use them to help deserving children and adults visit loved ones or to help staff attend out-of-state training. Mail your gift along with your name, address, telephone number and email address to:

Damar Services, Inc.
Office of Advancement
6067 Decatur Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46241

Want to know more? Contact Allyson Wells at 317-856-5201 ext. 239 or allysonw@damar.org

4. Tee it up.

Hit the links free of charge as a mentor for Birdies Toward Better Behavior golf program for Damar clients ages 12 to 22. Sponsored by the United States Golf Association, this 16-week camp is held every Thursday evening from April through August. No golf experience needed.

Want to know more? Contact Donna Stutler at 317-856-5201 ext. 235 or donnas@damar.org

5. Share your hobbies.

Share your love for music, art, baking, crocheting or even photography with the children at Damar. No amount of time is too small to make a positive difference in their lives. Learn more about how your special talents can make a difference at Damar.

Want to know more? Contact Donna Stutler at 317-856-5201 ext. 235 or donnas@damar.org

6. Go one-on-one.

Develop a friendship with a child who has little or no family involvement by becoming a one-on-one volunteer at Damar. Several clients are in need of a positive adult role model.

Want to know more? Contact Donna Stutler at 317-856-5201 ext. 235 or donnas@damar.org

7. Spread the news.

Become a corporate sponsor of the Damar View quarterly newsletter. In return, we’ll give your company name and logo prominent placement in the publication, linking you with the Damar mission. The cost is low; the rewards are many.

Want to know more? Contact Nicole Woods at 317-856-5201 ext. 181 or nicolew@damar.org

8. Send a card.

When you take your sweetheart to dinner and a movie, grab a restaurant or movie gift card to donate to Damar. Mail your gift along with your name, address and telephone number to:

Damar Services, Inc.
Office of Advancement
6067 Decatur Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46241

Want to know more? Contact Allyson Wells at 317-856-5201 ext. 239 or allysonw@damar.org

9. Get game!

Get a good workout and make a difference in the lives of others. Show off your mad Monopoly skills. Be a kid again. Plan an entertaining volunteer recreation project with your friends, social club members or church group on a weekend or a weekday evening. Shoot hoops or play in our new gymnasium, pull out the board games or select other fun activity. You pick the date and time, and we’ll help make it happen!

Want to know more? Contact Donna Stutler a call at 317-856-5201 or email her at donnas@damar.org

10. Get pampered.

Grab your gal pals and have a Pamper Yourself Party with girls from Damar. You’ll have a great time creating new hairstyles, giving manicures and pedicures, and engaging in a little girl talk with our special divas! Schedule your PYP today!

Want to know more? Contact Donna Stutler at 317-856-5201 ext. 235 or donnas@damar.org