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Friendship Center Dedicated |
On May 15, 2008, the large client meeting room in Resurrection House was officially named the Robert P. and K. Elaine Kyllonen Friendship Center.
Danny Bilyeu read a proclamation from Congressman Vern Buchanan and Wendy Hopkins spoke of her long friendship and admiration for the work accomplished by the Kyllonens.
Representing the Board of Directors, the Rev. Frederick Robinson unveiled the portrait and nameplate officially ending the dedication ceremony. The room was filled with volunteers, clients and other well-wishers signaling the end of the almost 20 years of service to the homeless by Bob and Elaine.
All the speakers were in agreement. The number of lives that have been touched by their compassion and love is impossible to determine. Suffice to say, the homeless will never have a better champion for their cause than Bob and Elaine Kyllonen.
It is in this spirit that we formally dedicated this meeting room in Resurrection House as the Robert P. and K. Elaine Kyllonen Friendship Center. |
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Over 43% increase in client visits from 2005 to 2008. During 2007 we experienced what was then a record number of visits, only to be surpassed by an 11% increase in 2008.
2005- 33,000 2006- 35,300 2007- 42,400 2008- 47,396
It is only because of our compassionate and caring volunteers that Resurrection House is able to meet the greatly increased demand for our services.
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January 1st Retirement of co-founders Bob and Elaine Kyllonen. David Proch named Executive Director and Bill Wilson Director of Development.
February 21st Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
March 12th Special Event- "Evening to Remember" with special tribute to Bob and Elaine Kyllonen.
May 15th Dedication of Fellowship Center (Client Day Room) in honor of Bob and Elaine Kyllonen.
Sept. 10th Volunteer Ray Grills receives Point of Light award from the office of Governor Charlie Christ.
October 13th Record number of clients for a single day - 242 - seeking services.
Nov. 12th From drug addict to multimillionaire- Bob Williamson is featured speaker on behalf of Resurrection House.
Nov. 25th Former client Wlter Rusin prepares and serves Thanksgiving Dinner for 250 clients. The story receives national publicity and is featured on CNN- TV on Christmas Day.
Dec. 17th First United Methodist Church hosts a Christmas party for over 250 Clients. |
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11th Annual "An Evening To Remember" |
Michael's on East was the location and a packed house enjoyed a lively evening that featured a special tribute to the retiring co-founders of Resurrection House, Bob and Elaine Kyllonen.
CEO David Proch and 18 year volunteer, Graham Allgood, relived the many changes and challenges since beginning of Resurrection House. CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Stewart Stearns, recalled his long friendship with Bob and Elaine in a poignant and moving speech. As he concluded his remarks, Stearns announced a $1,000,000 endowment to be raised in honor of the Kyllonens.
Father Fred Robinson, President of the Board of Directors, presented Bob and Elaine with a signed numbered print of the original painting of Resurrection House by local artist Richard Capes.
Former Resurrection House Board President, Jimmy Dean presided over the live auction. |
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