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P RECIOUS LIFE SH ELTER, INC
SPRING 2022 Newsletter
A 501(c)3 Non-profit California Corporation TAX I.D #51-0187577
providing for homeless pregnant adult women since 1989
“Saving babies, one mother at a time.” (562) 431-5025 - P.O. Box 414 - Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Our mission and vision is to “provide a safe, healthy, loving, residential environment with supportive services for
the homeless pregnant adult women and their children.”
From the Executive Director’s fun event information to you. $20 for mini golf
Desk… tournament, and all proceeds stay with PLS.
Dear Supporters of PLS, We are celebrating our Thrift Shop 30 Year Anniversary. We
had two wonderful special events in the shop on April 2 and
Spring brings joy and new life, and we are April 9. Hopefully will have a couple more special events
blessed to provide the healthy and safe environment for our throughout the remainder of the year. If you are not receiving
women to birth their child and embark upon the parenting our SHOP ALERTS you can add your name and email on the
time in their lives. We watch how our women move from un- website under the shop link or call the office.
certainty when they walk through our door into determina-
tion to make significant changes she says she desires. Many of I would like to let you know that we do not immediately add you to events.
you walk with them as an educator, birth coach or mentor, We wish to honor your request as such but we don’t want you to think you
and for that we are so grateful to have them develop friend- are ever excluded from something or not notified, so please let the office
ships that support them in reaching their desired goals.
know.
There is a beautiful reflection I read that states, “Be grateful
We are anxious to give you some ideas on our Reagan Street
for every second of every day that you get to spend with
Project. I am meeting with our architect this week so we can
people you love. Life is so very precious.” For our women
begin the brainstorming on the buildings and the develop-
they begin to believe that they deserve to be loved and cher-
ment. We will keep you appraised as we move forward, and
ished while here at Precious Life, and that is because of each of
we thank you for the support you have already given toward
YOU.
this development. We believe that as we move ahead, your
goodness and prayers will help make this project another op-
Speaking of how blessed we are, we want to say THANK YOU
portunity to provide for the women and children we serve.
for making our “Under the Stars” Gala an evening that has
May you each know how grateful we are for the support you
outdone any gala yet. YOU helped us raise over $130,000 to
provide. Lives are precious and you enrich every woman and
provide for the development and building of our future hous-
child we serve, and that makes all the difference.
ing units here on Reagan Street. We are not sitting on our
laurels, but we are in the midst of “A Taste of Precious Life” to
With Gratitude,
be held on June 5, 2022, at St. Isidore Historical Plaza. Check
our the website to register for the wonderful afternoon to
taste great food, craft beer and select wines. There will be
Theresa E. Murphy
wonderful auction items, music and friendship. More infor-
Executive Director
mation in this newsletter or call the office at 562-431-5025.
Then “Tee Off for the Heart” will be September 21, 2022, and
the constant contact and brochure will be released by mid-
June, so watch for that to arrive in your mailbox. If you are DATES TO REMEMBER:
not on the alerts, please call Tammy she will make sure you “A Taste of Precious Life” Santa Maria BBQ, Craft
get on the mailing. Beer & Wine Tasting: June 5, 2022 @ St. Isidore’s Plaza
”: September 21, 2022 @
“Tee Off for the Heart
We do have a fun surprise for all those who golf or want just El Dorado Park
to have fun in mid-July. Big Rec in Long Beach is planning a
“A Precious Christmas: December 11, 2022
fun Putting Cup Mini Tournament, so we will be getting that
RESIDENT CORNER
Hello, my name is Bethany Windmil- Transitional
ler, I am 39 years old and came to
Graduates Return for Visit
Precious Life Shelter on September
9, 2021. I was homeless and on
drugs when I arrived here 9 months
pregnant. I was able with the help
of the staff to get clean and deliv- Nicolle was back
ered my daughter, Janice Elana in California and
Windmiller, on September 29, 2021. Soon after I found stopped by with
full time employment, and my life started to fall into place. newest little one,
I learned how to be a full time mother and how to become Bailey.
a better mother to my older children, Noah, Savannah and
Blake. I have been sober for 7 months and for the first
time in my life, loving every minute of it. I have reconnect-
ed with my family and have become a positive influence in
other people’s lives.
I am so grateful for PLS and my amazing life they have Kymberly stopped
given me. The staff is amazing and I truly love each and by with her Son
everyone of them! Kaleb, who will be
six years old this
Thank you so much. I wouldn’t change any- summer.
thing. God has his hand on PLS, and I feel
it every step I take here.
Bethany & Janice
SHOWERED WITH LOVE
NEEDS
Precious Life was blessed by White Hand Towels
the women of Wings at St. Forever Postage Stamps
Martin de Porres Church
Paperclips ~ Small & Jumbo
who hosted a baby shower
for the women and babies. 33 Gal. Drawstring Black Bag
13 Gal. Kitchen White Bags
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Clear Packaging Tape
8 1/2 x 11 White Copy Paper
AA, AAA, C & D Batteries
Swifer Wet Pad Refills
TP & Paper Towels
Ziplock Storage Bags - 1 Gallon
Thank you to Susan
Navarette - PLS Bookkeeper
Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaner
Susan Navarette and Theresa for putting together this
Murphy - Executive Director. wonderful event.
Our hearts are overwhelmed with gratitude to supporters and donors
Theresa Murphy
receives hand-
American Civil Liberty Union Club - Los Maynard Charitable Fund ~ David Maynard made blankets,
Alamitos High School Mr. & Mrs. Paul Seigman
American Czech Association Inc. David Shawver scarves and hats
April Perez Nancy Graham from La Mirada
Brian Donovan NCL ~ South Coast Chapter Vistas delivered
Bruce & Stephanie Buettell Nori Bagorio by Dan Lee.
Corpus Christi Institute Orange County Quilters Guild
Dana & Lilly Deere Rich Barbazette
Elizabeth Craig Sean & Amy Payne
Emanuel Bachman Foundation St. Bonaventure Church ~
Evalyn Bauer Foundation Huntington Beach
Food Finders St. Irenaeus Catholic Church ~ Cypress
Grace Community Church ~ Seal Beach Stephanie Allbright
Jack & Kathy Strand Stitches with Heart - Cindy Haaland
Janelle Palads The Crean Foundation
Jerrola Clarke Thomas Ander Anderson
Josie Knapp Tracy Urueta
Knights of Columbus #3750 ~ Seal Beach WINGS ~ St. Martin de Porres ~
Leisure World Woman’s Club ~Seal Beach Yorba Linda
Mark & Aimee Schissell Women of the Lutheran Church of the
Mark & Lori DeLellis Good Shepherd Buena Park We thank NCL for their
generous donation.
Scotty Melandres Eagle Scout Project
Scotty’s project was to create and build modern, spacious,
computer workstations for PLS Classroom.
Scotty Melandres
“ In order to raise funds for my
New workstations Eagle Scout Project, I primarily
Old workstations
took donations from friends and
family. This is where I obtained
the majority of the funds neces-
sary to complete the project. The
remainder of the funds came from
a fundraiser that I held in associa-
tion with the Noble Bird Restau-
rant in Long Beach. Once the
funds were acquired , I began the
design and construction process.
The design was detailed, by my-
self and created by my father’s
friend Al Fernandez.”
“Using Mr. Fernandez design, we cut wooden sheets
into the exact specifications needed using a CNC
machine at the workshop facility in Costa Mesa. We are grateful for this young
Now that the wood components were cut, I enlisted man’s dedication and his hard
some of my friends from my Boy Scout Patrol to work in organizing, fundraising
=
assist me in sanding and assembling the work- and building beautiful new work
stations over the course of a couple of Saturdays. stations in our classroom for PLS
My Dad helped paint and finish the workstations residents.
and they were installed at Precious Life.”
“Under the Stars” Gala Highlights
Over 250 guests celebrated “Under the Stars” at The Reef
in Long Beach on March 5th to provide for Precious Life’s
mission of “Saving babies, one mother at a time”. Guests
had a wonderful array of items from which to bid, a Dollar
Dash, four guests left with a new 65 inch, $800.00 Smart
TV for $100. Just some of the fun activities at the event.
Los Alamitos City Officials Our beautiful graduates,
They were entertained by Suzanne of Inspired Benefit
join the fun. Cassie and her mom
Auctions and DJ Allan Cason of APC Entertainment.
Lina, Cinthia, Esther and
our Executive Director
Congratulations Opportunity Winners! Theresa Murphy.
1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize
A few of our Board of
Adrianna Martinez Susan Navarette Allison Maney Directors having fun on
$1,000 $500 $250 the dance floor!
WITH GRATEFULNESS WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSORS:
ANGEL ADVOCATE Steve & Susan Christovich Shawn & Erin Kelly
Joey & Deanna Anderko FAITH FELLOW ASPIRE PARTICIPANT
Kevin & Alicia Smith Bill Kosturos Andrew Hom
Charles & Inja Chung Brandon & Gabby Saller
DREAM FAMILY Dan Thi Nguyen Christopher & Alida Steinhauser
Jack & Virginia Fitzsimons Dan Schwartz Jon & Cynthia San Jose
Jim & Theresa Murphy Deacon Henry & Donna Eagar Erin Naccarato
Ron & Marilyn Bates Dean & Wendy Grose Eugene & Mary Hauk
Stephen Martinez & Linda Lee Iverson James & Karen Zagorski Fr. Dorrin Merlino
Jesse & Ana Burciaga Fr. Ken Schmit
WISH ASSOCIATE John & Diane Weigand Gordon & Suzanne Dudley
Leslie Murphy Lina LoBasso Grace Community Church
Troy & Betty Edgar Mark & Tere Fieldson Jen Ashran & Cindy MD
Rob & Renee Salvador Jonathan Price
HOPE PATRON Rose Marie Angiuli Joyce Ann Antimarino
Allison Manney Russ & Sharon Stark Kathy Wachter
Bill & Katie Greening Steven & Janet Szabataura Lori Schmucker
Dean & Wendy Grose Suzanne Heilbron Michael & Shelly Claborn
Donald & Linda Miller Phyllis Carvo
Greg & Nicole Baker GUARDIAN ASSOCIATES Rick & Angie Acevedo
Jay & Melissa Glatman Arneld & Kim Parker Robert & Sant Campuzano
Jim & Theresa Murphy Daniel McCormick Roger & Connie Udabe
John & Anne Price Deacon Larry & Cindy Hurst Saul Macias
Kathy Mills Denvir & Co., LLC Sean & Michelle Farragher
Ken & Robin Vecchiarelli Don & Christine Taugher Teresa D’Agostino
Kevin & Alicia Smith Donna Marie Eagar, Trustee Theresa Sherrin
Kevin Gilhooley Fred & Heidi Graves Tina Shaw
Lance & Julia Jackson Joel & Elizabeth Colbert Tom & Deborah Bell
Lina Saw Joe & Linda Sopo William & Marilynn Poe
Mark & Janet Anderson Larry & Karen Rosolowski Xavier & Kathy Campos
Rose Marie Angiuli Ron & Emeline Noda
Ryan & Heather Murphy Scott & Kathleen Brunner
COOKIES
INVITATIONS CENTER PIECES & DECORATIONS Butter + Cream
Dean & Wendy Grose Amy & Steve Ambellan
Party for ten which was
bid on and won by Keven
and Alicia Smith... Now this is the way to party!
We are grateful to BOD Cathy Hughes and Pat
Nohalty for their hard work in putting together Dining in excellence...
all of the wonderful auction items and
making a beautiful display for all to partake. WHAT A View!!
A special thank you to all businesses and donors for gathering and supporting the women and children
we serve. As we begin the development and expansion for more permanent housing units for graduates
and their children, we appreciate the support you have given at “Under the Stars”.
Alan & Jolly Kornicks Don & Christine Taugher Kevin Gilhooley Reggie & Tanya Lee
Allan Storie Donald & Linda Miller Kevin Santa Maria Rod Lynch
Alean & Helene Fasnacht Ed Harkins King’s Seafood Roger & Connie Udabe
Allison Maney Ed Knighton K1 Speed Ron & Emeline Noda
Andrew Hom Eugene & Mary Hauk Kristin Gandy Rose Angiuli
Andrew Quinio Father Dorrin Merlino Jolly Kornicks Rowley Portraiture
Angelica Acevedo Finbars Italian Kitchen Label Me Lindsay Russ & Sharon Stark
Anne & John Price Fred & Monica Brady Lance & Julia Jackson Ryan & Heather Murphy
Arneld & Kim Parker George Oliveri Salon LA Philharmonic Assoc. Sam & Charlene Wood
Barbara Hart Gordon & Suzanne Dudley Larry & Karen Rosolowski Saul Macias
Benihana Greg & Nicole Baker Leanna Page Scott & Kathleen Brunner
Bill & Julie Brown Hans & Lina Lumme Leslie Murphy Scott Sorrentino
Bill & Katie Greening Inja & Charles Chung Lilly LoBasso Sean & Amy Payne
Bill Kosturos Jack & Diane Weigand Lina Saw Sean Kavanaugh
Boathouse on the Bay Jacob Lorio Long Beach Aquarium Shawn & Erin Kelly
Bob & Renee Salvador James Gallagher Long Beach Playhouse Stephen & Susan Soldoff
Bob & Tammy Krause Janet Anderson Lori Schmucker Steve & Amy Ambellan
Bowers Museum Jay Leno’s Garage Sean & Michelle Farragher Steven & Susan Christovich
Bradford Renaissance Portraits Jay & Melissa Glatman Michael & Shelly Claborn Surf & Sand Resort
Brandon & Gabriella Saller Jen Ashran Margo Ferros Suzanne Heilbron
Brian & Peggy Dean Jesse & Ana Burciaga Mark & Tere Fieldson Sylvia Calov
Cathy Hughes Jessica Van Meter Music Theatre West Tamayo’s Restaurant
City National Grove of Anaheim Jim & Theresa Murphy Nelson Farris Teresa D’Ag
Charles & Inja Chung Joe & Linda Sopo Pacific Battleship Center The Good Year Tire & Rubber Co.
Dan McCormick John & Anne Price Pacific Choral Tina Shaw
David Clement John & Virginia Fitzsimons Pam Schram Tom Bell
David & Diane Appling Jonathan Price Pat & Amy Ford Tom & Holli Applegate
David Ho & Heidi Abel Jolly Kornicks Patricia Johnson Tom & Lisa Ryan
Deacon Henry & Donna Eagar Judy Lee Vogt Philharmonic Society of OC Troy & Betty Edgar
Dean & Wendy Grose Kathy Mills Poppy Seastrom Xavier & Kathy Campos
Denvir & Co., LLC Katella Deli Prep Kitchen Essentials
Pacific Premier Bank
Volunteers:
Special Thanks to Pacific Premier Bank, Chamberlain Real Estate Maryam Rezaie,
and Students of Mary Star of the Sea High School of San Pedro. Armineh Guerra,
Sean Smith
Michelle Dillard
“A Taste of Precious Life”
Santa Maria BBQ, Craft Beer
Sunday, June 5, 2022 3-7 pm
St. Isidore Historical Plaza, 10961 Reagan St. Los Alamitos
Be Creative – it’s for charity! Thank you for your participation…
Donation / Sponsorship Information
Thank you for your contribution to our annual “Santa Maria BBQ, Craft Beer & Wine Tasting”. Please
include this form with your item(S) to allow us to acknowledge your donation properly.
Send donations to: Precious Life Shelter, P.O. Box 414, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. If you require further
assistance or information, please email plsinfo@preciouslifeshelter.org or call 562-431-5025.
Precious Life Shelter is a private 501(c)3 California non-profit, TAX ID #51-0187577.
Donor Information for Auction Items: Check here for receipt ❑
Company/Donor Name:
Address:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Retail value of item: $__________________
Brief description of item:
List any restrictions,
expiration dates or special __________________________________________________________
instructions:
Precious Life Shelter is an emergency, transitional, and single parent efficiency program providing a
safe environment for the pregnant woman with no place to live. The woman may be facing an
immediate financial, physical or emotional emergency which threatens her with loss of housing, food
and/or necessities for daily living. The woman has decided to have her child and she needs a place to
stay. Each phase of the program builds on their previous success. Our program will help her realize that
both her life and that of her baby are precious. Please join us as we save babies, one mother at a time!
Sponsorship and Underwriting Opportunities:
$100 Aspire Participant $1,000 Hope Patron $10,000 Angel Advocate
$250 Guardian Associate $2,500 Wish Associate $25,000 Inspiration Benefactor
$500 Faith Fellow $5,000 Dream Family $______ Other amount
Yes, I would like to help make this the most successful event ever by:
Sponsoring the selected level above $ _________
Reserving ______dinner tickets $60 (after May 31 or @ door $75) $ _________
Total $ _________
Can make reservations on line at www.preciouslifeshelter.org
Enclosed is my check #______, or charge my Visa ___ or Master Card ___ below:
Name on Card _________________________________ Phone ( )_________________
Card #________________________ Expiration Date ______/______
Reservation names: ______________________________________________________________
In Memory Birthday/Anniversary/ Celebrations
Intentions For…. Requests were made by… Birthday ~ Chris Barnes
Jeff & Marilyn Barke
Adelaide Cousins Paul Seigman
Adelaide Cousins Reginald Cousins 16th Birthday ~ Aiden Sandvig
Kenneth & Christina Watson
Binh D. Tran Jim & Theresa Murphy
Binh D. Tran Robert & Santa Campuzano 33rd Birthday ~ Dominic Sanna
Patricia Kelly
Cynthia Molitor The Molitor Family
Emelio Medaglia Robert & Santa Campuzano 45th Birthday ~ Sarah Sandvig
Gloria V. Ortiz Diana Ortiz Kenneth & Christina Watson
Greg Luyben PLS Board of Directors 60th Birthday ~ Nicolette Kubeck
Greg Luyben Jim & Theresa Murphy John Kubeck
Jean Barbazette Janis Isenberger
90th Birthday ~ Nancy Lopez (PLS Book Lady)
Jessica C. Harris Jim & Theresa Murphy
Philip & Ellen Brooks
Jessica C. Harris Karen Swenson Jim & Theresa Murphy
Jessica C. Harris Robert & Santa Campuzano PLS Board of Directors & Staff
Jim Riley Jim & Theresa Murphy
Jon Daniel Bernard S. Bowman Jr. 95th Birthday ~ Kay Portner
PLS Board of Directors & Staff
John & Mary Jo Kelly Karen Boehnke
John & Mary Jo Kelly Cheryl Knopt 100th Birthday ~ Julia Bulla
Jordan Bradley Jim & Theresa Murphy PLS Board of Director & Staff
Jordan Bradley Francisco & Melody Magana Priestly Ordination Anniversary,
Julie L. Parnell Betsi Onth 50 yrs Golden Jubilee
Julie L. Parnell Debi Campbell Rev. James Hartnett
Mary Dinsley Mack Patricia Singer Ordained June 10, 1972
Mary Kay Healey Ed & Sue Clark Patricia Singer
Jim & Theresa Murphy
Mary Kay Healey Marianna Weaver
Mary Kay Healey Teresa Roth
Mary Kay Healey Rosemary Zettler Spe
peciall Eve
ent Volunnte
eers
Peggy Daniels Paul Seigman
Roger & Viola Gatlin James & Anne Stone Special events volunteers are always neede
ed
Robert F. Carvo Phyllis Carvo and for those that helped us in April on the Sat-
Robert Dominick Patricia Singer urday sales, THANK YOU! If you are interested
Roman Elijio Udabe Jim & Theresa Murphy in being on that “list” to be contacted to volunteer
Roman Elijio Udabe PLS Board of Directors & Staff
Shelly Ballantyne American Czech Assoc. Inc for EVENTS contact Tammy at 562-431-5025
Teagan Blackwell PLS Board of Directors & Staff to provide email and phone #’s so we can con-
William J. Lollman Cynthia Falsken nect you with event chair.
A Precious
Gift
In Honor
OLD NEW
Happy
Birthday
Precious Life is grateful to our friends at Signs & Walter Cruz
Services for gifting Precious Life with this new sign
with rebranded logo.
Join us for... SAVE THE DATE...
Board of Directors
Mrs. Wendy Grose, RN, N.P. Santa Maria-Style BBQ,
Chair
Wine & Beer Tasting Annual Golf Tournament
Mr. Sean Kavanaugh
Vice Chair “Tee Off for the Heart”
Mrs. Charlene Wood, MSN,RNC,
June 5, 2022
LCCE
Secretary 3:00-7:00pm
Mr. Greg Baker
Sept. 21 , 2022
Treasurer BBQ @ 5:00pm
Mrs. Inja Chung Tickets $60 (after May 31st -$75) El Dorado Park
Ms. Gabriella Guthner-Saller, Esq. Golf Course
Ms. Catherine Hughes, RN, BSN St. Isidore Historical Plaza
Dr. Judy Lee Vogt 10961 Reagan St., Los Alamitos
Mrs. Kathy Mills
$1,000 CASH PRIZE
Mr. Sean Payne
Tickets 1 for $20 - 3 for $50
Mrs. Anne Price
Wine & Beer Pull - 1 for $10 - 3 for $20
Mrs. Cynthia San Jose Take A Chance Tickets 2400 N. Studebaker Rd.
Mr. Jon San Jose, Esq. 20 for $40 - 10 for $25 - 1 for $10 Long Beach, CA 90815
Mr. Roger Udabe
To register - www.preciouslifeshelter.org
Theresa E. Murphy and click on events Get your
Executive Director
President/CEO 4somes ready!
Adult-only affair, 21 years or older to attend.
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Los Alamitos, CA 90720
P.O. Box 414
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