Connections Volunteer Center, a program of HelpLine, will host a fundraising dinner on April 12 at Andrew's House in Delaware, sponsored by Olive Garden's Polaris Parkway location. The three-course Italian dinner will feature Olive Garden's famous garden salad, garlic breadsticks, penne pasta mixed with marinara or alfredo sauce, a choice of lemonade, coffee, or iced tea, and dessert. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children under the age of 10. 

• Set up a playgroup in your community at homes or a local park (consider inviting people who may not have children at home, like local seniors)
• Organize a community babysitting co-op
• Volunteer at your child's school through the school's administration or the parents' organization 

Depression alone affects as many as one in every 33 children and one in eight teens. May 9th, 2012 is National Childhood Depression Awareness Day or "Green Ribbon Day". Depression in children is just as real, common and treatable as it is in adults. Left untreated, children's depression can lead to problems at home, trouble in school and community, substance abuse and even suicide.

SAVE THE DATE: Join us for the Annual Jazz, Wine, and Silent Auction Event on June 29, 2012! If you like to golf come out early to play in a couples/pairs 9 hole tournament. The finale of the event includes relaxing outside with live jazz music, fine wines, and hors d'oeuvres. All proceeds benefit HelpLine and make a difference in YOUR communities. Registration coming soon! Additionally, we are seeking sponsors and silent auction donations, contact us at shanson@helplinedelmor.org.

We invite you to get an up close look at HelpLine's 2011 impact in Delaware and Morrow Counties.