Soroptomists Help Celebrate Families

In the fall/winter of 2010, the Columbus Soroptimists supplied weekly meals and support to Amethyst's Celebrating Families! curriculum. Soroptimists is an organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

Each week, a group of about five Soroptimists arrived at the Amethyst apartments, with a full family dinner, utensils, and even tablecloths and centerpieces. They decorated a dining area and then served the women and children involved in the Celebrating Families! curriculum. This act give the families a chance to sit down and interact at dinner time, discuss their day and the treatment curriculum. The women of Soroptimist joined right in--- laughter was heard down the halls and the Amethyst women and children looked forward to these delicious Thursday dinners.

Celebrating Families! is an evidence-based, cognitive, behavioral, support group model written for families when one or both parents have a serious problem with alcohol or other drugs. It engages every member of the family, increases child and parent skills, improves family functioning and increases successful family reunification. Celebrating Families! fosters the development of healthy, fulfilled, and addiction-free individuals and families by increasing resiliency factors and decreasing risk factors.

If you are a member of a group that would be interested in supporting the program and supplying meals in the future, contact Nanon Morrison, Amethyst's Development Director.

Portraits of Recovery at COSI

Every year, Amethyst supporters, alumna, sponsors and staff gather to celebrate the stories of the amazing women of who are brave enough to seek help from Amethyst and choose the path of recovery. This year Portraits of Recovery, presented by the Limited Foundation and AEP, will be a luncheon format from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at COSI, on April 8, 2011. Tickets are $45 each.

This year Amethyst is proud to announce NBC4's Colleen Marshall as our event emcee. Marshall has received various honor's for her work as a journalist and dedicates a large portion of her time and celebrity to help causes and non-profits in Central Ohio. Amethyst first encountered Marshall when she donated her time this fall to help paint Amethyst apartments for United Way's Community Care Day. Click here to read Marshall's full bio.

The event is centered around the stories of previous/current Amethyst clients. These women choose to share their stories to help inform others about their journey to recovery with Amethyst. Additionally the event will feature a basket auction, networking and a delicious catered lunch.

Check out the Portraits of Recovery Web site


For questions about sponsorship opportunities, contact Nanon Morrison, Development Director.

NAWN Fashion Show

The New Albany Women's Network (NAWN) was established in 1998 in an effort to bring women together throughout New Albany. Their annual Charity Fashion Show and Marketplace will take place on Saturday, March 12 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at The New Albany Country Club-- with all proceeds benefitting Amethyst.

General admission tickets with a standing view of the fashion show are $40. Tickets that include a seat along the runway of the show are $45. All tickets include an impressive selection of hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and shopping in the Marketplace with some fun new vendors, and a fabulous selection of silent auction items!

Purchase tickets or get more information at www.nawn.org.

We hope to see you there... whether you live in New Albany or you are just looking for a nice day with friends to benefit an amazing cause!

The 2011 Fashion Show Chairs
Stephanie Demers
Tara Ellenberg
Dee Kates
Laraine Martin

Amethyst Expands

Almost two years ago, Amethyst was fortunate enough to announce the expansion our housing to include a beautiful three story apartment building, located on the historic Jefferson Avenue.

Now in 2011, we have the pleasure to announce that we will be expanding both our housing and treatment capacity again. Even with a 27% increase in capacity over the past year, we have growing demand and wait for our program. This spring, we are opening additional treatment space on East Mound Street (across from our current offices) and are planning additional sober housing capacity, too.

Amethyst recently received a grant from SAMHSA (The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) that will partially support this treatment expansion.

Special thanks to our partners King Business Interiors and Kroger who have both committed to helping furnish this new space and to all community members and donors who continue to support our efforts!

If you are a member of a group or organization that would like to furnish an apartment, contact Nanon, Development Director.

Zonta Spring Style Show

The Zonta Luncheon and Style Show will take place Saturday, April 30th at the Columbus Country Club, with silent auction and networking beginning at 11:00 a.m. Event proceeds will benefit the following organizations:

Amethyst, Inc.
JOIN (Joint Organization of Inner-City Needs)
The Outstanding Young Women Program

Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Over time they have shown their support of Amethyst through financial and in-kind donations as well as volunteering their time.

Tickets to the event are only $40. To purchase a ticket or make a donation, send check (payable to Zonta Service Foundation of Columbus) to:

Margaret Trent
5301 Hollister Street
Columbus, Ohio

Call 614.442.1782 with any questions.

We hope you can attend to support the amazing women of Zonta, and the work of all the organizations that will benefit from this event.