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Trinity Presbyterian (Pasadena) teens annual Car Wash in September, 2008 raises funds for Christmas gifts for LAC + USC teens.
Raquel Salinas and Don Smith enjoy the annual Tea and Fashion Show sponsored by the Presbyterian Women at Panorama Presbyterian Church on 9/20/08.	Don Smith is pictured explaining AIN services to local McDonald's owner/operator Paul Pernecky while Raquel Salinas prepares a baby basket. Ronald McDonald House Charities has provided $4,950 in support to the emergency shelter and pediatric assistance programs in 2008. 7/1/2008 (Photo by Jon Didier)
AIN Care Coordinator Ann Mills with Bronze Star award team from Girl Scout Troop #480 and their activity kits for young patients at LAC + USC Medical Center. Ann and the girls delivered the kits on 4/17/08.
Nancy Castillo with Rev. Ann Mills at the 2008 CARES Annual Meeting and Luncheon at the Valley Hunt Club, Pasadena  4/30/08	At the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Fellowship Luncheon, Pacific Palisades 5/7/08 -- Rev. Ann Mills, Care Coordinator, Kelly Dutka Outreach Committee Co-Chair, Rev. David Miller (St. Matthew's), Rev. Donald Smith, AIN Executive Director
Don Smith receives another load of diapers from Caroline Kunitz of L.A. Diaper Drive, very helpful AIN partners on the Westside.	Judy Ramaker delivers layette bags from Trinity Presbyterian, Pasadena. Ann Mills, Don Smith and Sister Estelle Kroger are happy to receive them.
Monica Campbell and Raquel Salinas with Christmas presents from Project Angel Teens at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Pasadena.	AIN thanks friends from St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Pacific Palisades for 52 well-stocked baby baskets received in May

No Gifts Please! Karen Bading threw a birthday party for her husband Jim. She and good friend, EJ Lugo,
created an evening of champagne and chocolate to benefit AIN. Ten-year old Taylor Campbell had great
success with a similar idea - a birthday bowling bash . . .

Oneonta Congregational Church Outreach Committee sponsors a "Lil' Angel Sunday" each month, inviting
worshippers to contribute needed baby supplies for AIN. . . .

The women of “Circle 4” at Oneonta donated proceeds from their cookbook . . .

St. Matthew's Episcopal Parish in Pacific Palisades holds an annual Mother's Day baby basket drive for
new baby clothing and supplies . . .

The Wilmington Trust selected AIN as one of the beneficiaries of the J. Martin Leatherman Charitable Trust.
This generous gift will enable us to expand our emergency assistance to families . . .

Alison Rainey organized students at Arroyo Vista Elementary School in a “Lunch for Two” week to help buy
food for children in need . . .