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3. H omestretch 20 th A nniversary
W elcome and I ntroductions
Karin Arnette Gala Chair
Rodger Charin Chairman of the
Board
H omestretch O verview
Christopher Fay Executive Director of
Homestretch
P resentation of A wards and A uction
Greta Kreuz ABC7/WJLA-TV
Mistress of Ceremo-
nies
Margaret Vanderhye Honorary Co-Chair
Kevin Reynolds Honorary Co-Chair
Jeff Arnette Live Auction
Christopher Fay & Greta Kreuz Client Introductions
Greta Kreuz Champagne Raffle
E ntertainment
The Johnny Artis Band Dancing

4. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rodger W. Charin, Chair
Carmine Zarlenga, Vice Chair
John Fassl, Treasurer
David C. Goldberg, Secretary
Karin Collis Arnette ..... David Legge
Meredith Hartley .....John Dapogny
Christopher Fay ..... Janet Haley-Varre
Saji Varghese ....Burton White
Paulla Schlossberg .....Kelly Goldstein
Tom Ochsenschlager
STAFF
Christopher Fay............................... ....Executive Director
Brenda Wilks ........................................Deputy Director
Kimberly Baker.....................................Case Manager
Buthaina Abu-Bader.............................Case Manager
Alejandra Vindell..................................Case Manager
Shatiera Blevines.................................Case Manager
LaToya Holmes ....................................Case Manager
Emily Lena...........................................Director of Child Services
Nicole Oostdyk.....................................Child Services Coordinator
Norma Guerrero...................................Child Care Specialist
Maryna Pim ..........................................Employment Counselor
Heathy Lynskey ...................................Credit Counselor
Shin-Ying Wang...................................ESL Instructor
Lyn Rivero............................................ESL Instructor
Saul Adams..........................................Relocation Coordinator
Jawwaad Kaashif.................................Relocation Coordinator
Nan Monday.........................................Grants Manager
Lauren Padgett.....................................Development and
........ Volunteer Coordinator
Jolie Smith............................................Director of Business
........ Development
Valentina Wood.................................... Bookkeeper
Eliseo Asuncion....................................Administrative Assistant

9. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
Office of the Governor
Robert F. McDonnell
Governor
October 30, 2010
Dear Friends:
On behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia, I am pleased to extend my warmest
welcome to everyone attending Homestretch 20th Anniversary Gala.
I commend Homestretch for your dedication to breaking the cycle of poverty, abuse,
neglect and low self esteem that countless homeless children face every year. Countless children
have benefitted from your much appreciated work. I have no doubt that your work greatly
contributes to our Commonwealth and to the lives of our citizens.
I also want to welcome those of you who have traveled great distances to be here. During
t to Washington, DC, puts
hospitality.
Thank you for your contributions, and best wishes on future success.
Sincerely,
Robert F. McDonnell

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18. Margaret Grant Vanderhye

20. Nancy Taxson—wife, mother and grandmother of
seven—was Homestretch’s first Executive Director,
serving for sixteen years. When Nancy was brought
on by Kieran Sharpe back in 1990, she was working
as a parish administrator for a church in Washington,
DC. “Kieran had this idea and went to the county,”
says Nancy. “We found some money, and the rest
is history.”
Homestretch’s humble beginnings started with a
dream. Like most dreams, it started small, literally in Nancy’s home. “We
were working off my dining room table in the early days,” says Nancy. “At
one point, Homestretch’s eleven employees were occupying four levels of my
house.” Nancy likens Homestretch’s infancy to having a bull by its tail. In the
beginning they were trying to help five families. By the time Nancy left in 2006,
Homestretch had moved from Nancy’s house into a building of its own, and
was helping 80+ families.
Nancy’s childhood in upstate New York and her prior professional experiences
helped prepare her for the life she was about to embark on with Homestretch.
“I was born into a household of service—it’s second nature to me,” says Nancy.
Her first job was as a theatre producer for summer stock/off Broadway. At
that time, Nancy and her husband were the youngest equity producers in
the U.S. Nancy’s next career opportunity was as the comptroller for a New
York City architectural firm; a position she held for eight years. That was
followed by a stint as an administrator for an Episcopal Church. For 23 years,
Nancy was the music director for a church in Washington, DC. Her combined
personal and professional experiences created the perfect mix for her position
as Homestretch’s first Executive Director.
“I’m forever grateful for the opportunity to serve Homestretch and its clients,”
says Nancy. “It was a great opportunity for me to do a service—it was a big
thing that was handed to me. We took hold of it and did it.” Homestretch’s
success and legacy can be traced to a number of wonderful people, but Nancy’s
enthusiasm, passion and dedication will forever be part of its foundation. Like
most service organizations, they’ve celebrated great successes and learned
from numerous disappointments. Homestretch will continue to celebrate
successes thanks to the wisdom of its first leader. “Never give up—always
keep positive cases in your mind and keep moving forward.”
Nancy’s desire to serve others less fortunate hasn’t waned. She has spent
the past three years as President of the Board of Falls Church Community
Service Council.

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Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Italy to join in on the fun of the annual Carnival in Venice. First mentioned in history around
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the 12 century, this, the most famous of Venetian festivals, celebrates the arrival of
spring and the end of the Lenten season. Elaborate costumes and masks dress the city
in a rainbow of color and pageantry during the last days of winter. 
Your trip is not an event for spectators, but for those that truly want to experience this most
famous of festivals with full Venetian costumes and masks, a gondola ride thru the
canals of Venice in costume, and participation in special events. Party the night
away with masqueraders from around the world at one of the biggest parties in the world!
Before your visit to Venice, you will start your trip in Rome visiting some of the world’s
most famous sites including the Coliseum, the Vatican and more. Then it is on to Venice
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to experience Carnival, but also some of the area’s most beautiful and interesting sites including the historical center of Venica, Murano,
Burano and Torcello, famous islands in the Venetian Lagoon, and the historical Brentan Villas outside of Venice.
Your package includes –
 Carnival festivities and participation as an insider in events and activities with the
assistance of an English speaking Venetianguide/assistant including opening
ceremonies, a special dinner on a Venetian boat**, party at Hard Rock Café with DJ,
Venetian party at Canareggio, aquatic parade thru the Grand Canal, parade of the
Venetian masks, and exclusive events at local restaurants and cafes**
 Special costume and mask rental for two days in Venice
 Gondola tour in costume
 3 nights in a 4 star hotel in Rome and 4 nights in a 4 star hotel in Venice
 Private tours with an English speaking guide of the historical area of the Forum, the
Capitolini Museum, Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica
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 Private tours with English-speaking guide of the historical center of Venice, the
fabulous Brentan Villas outside of Venice and a private boat tour of the beautiful
islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello
 Private transfers to/from airports and train stations
 First class Eurostar train service from Rome to Venice
 Daily buffet breakfast
 Memories of an event that very few get to experience as only a Venetian can!
Minimum bid person (based on double occupancy and 4 person minimum): $4800/person
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* Dates of travel can be flexible around 22-27 February 2011
**Tips, meals not listed in the itinerary including boat dinner, refreshments at exclusive carnival events at restaurants/cafes, international air and items of
a personal nature not included.