February 13, 2002

Dear Friends,

The Teen Haven Tag Day was held on February 8 and 9, 2002 and as always the response from the community was positive.

Special thanks to Mrs. Christine Caton of the Bermuda Junior Service League for coordinating the Haven appeal letters to the business community. For many years you have assisted us with this project and we greatly appreciate your support. We would also like to thank Ms. Catherine Brangman for coordinating the tag day in St. George's Parish.

We also express gratitude towards Mr. Gerald Smith, Mrs. Vera DeShields, Mrs. Velma Small, Mrs. Debbie Bird, Steve Wilson, James Thompson, Altrusa Club, Orchid Charity Club, Bermuda Professional Women's Association, Somers Lioness, Sandy's Rotary, Delta Sigma Theta, Bermuda Police Cadets, Bermuda Institute, and the many individual taggers who volunteered their time to assist us. We would also like to thank the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce for usage of your boardroom. Teen Haven, which is operated by Teen Service, re-opened its doors on September 1, 2001 at the Bay View property, which is equipped to house ten to 12 residents. It is the only residential facility on the Island that offers accommodation to homeless teen mothers and their children.

The Teen Haven programme receives no direct grant from government, therefore the proceeds from the tag day and the appeal letters will help to meet operational expenses.

On behalf of the board and staff of Teen Services, the matron and residents of Teen Haven, thanks Bermuda for your support. We look forward to your continued support and encouragement.

SHIRLEY SIMMONS, MA, MSW

Teen Haven programme coordinator

tag day coordinator

MICHELLE JOHNSON, MSW, ACSW

director