The fundraising event around the movie "Precious" was a resounding success, nearly filling the Bryn Mawr Film Institute and raising about $9,000 for the Village. Many attendees commented on their broadened understanding of the traumas experienced by many Village clients, portrayed so well through the story of Precious.  Guests for the movie and reception included (left to right) Suchinda Heavener, Margaret Scholl, and Elizabeth Donohoe.

Youth in the residential program learned about an exciting new art program made possible through a generous grant from the Victory Foundation.  Several groups of youth will take classes at the Main Line Art Center (MLAC) through the spring, with their work on display at MLAC in May.  Other youth will participate in arts projects on the Rosemont campus, with their work going on display for donor appreciation events in May. This presentation about the MLAC opportunity took place in the new meeting room made possible by a gift from Dr. Frederick and Helen Sutliff.  The room provides a much-needed space in which to meet with families whose children are in the residential program.  The technology installed will make video conferencing an option for family meetings and will facilitate meetings between our Rosemont and Southwest Philadelphia campuses.