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Join Us for a Spook-tacular Halloween at Great Wall China Adoption/Children of All Nations' Headquarters!
When: Halloween (Oct. 31)
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM CDT
Where: Our headquarters! 248 Addie Roy Rd. #A104, Austin, Texas 78746
Info: Bring the kids for an early afternoon trick-or-treat! We'll have lots of candy, so be sure and wear your costumes! Our staff will be voting on best adult and kid costumes to win some great prizes!
We look forward to seeing all of you!
FREE Great Wall China Adoption Workshop in Houston on Sunday October 23, 2011!
This Great Wall China Adoption workshop will take place on October 23, 2011 from 3:30-4:30 PM. The workshop will be held at the University of St. Thomas, Crooker Center, Council of Clubs, on the second floor. It's at the corner of Montrose Blvd. and W. Alabama St., Houston, TX 77006. For more information, please contact David Godwin at david.tx@gwca.org.
To register, click here!
Texas Families: Join us for a FREE international adoption workshop Saturday, September 17, 2011!
Great Wall China Adoption and Children of All Nations (CAN) invite you to attend a FREE International Adoption Workshop in Austin to learn about opening your heart and your home to a child who needs you. Great Wall and CAN provide opportunities for families to reach out and improve the lives of the millions of orphaned children in China, Bulgaria, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, Latvia, Philippines, Peru, Uganda, and Russia through international adoption and strategic humanitarian aid programs. The event will be held:
Saturday, September 17, 2011
12:30 PM -3:00 PM
Austin Public Library – Old Quarry Branch
Austin, TX 78731
This FREE workshop* will highlight information about the adoption process, eligibility requirements, country culture and heritage, travel information and much more. Workshops also provide a local Great Wall and CAN family who has successfully adopted children, allowing attendees to gain invaluable insight into the issues one faces at all stages of the adoption process. Let us answer all of your questions so you can make a difference in the life of a child today!
*Workshop attendees will receive a $25 discount when filling out our online application!
For more information about Great Wall China Adoption and Children of All Nations, and to register to attend a workshop please click here.
Houston Families: Let's Celebrate the Moon Festival Saturday, September 10, 2011!
Everyone is invited! Please RSVP to David Godwin at dgodwin977@aol.com with the number of people that be attending so that we can let the restaurant know. This is open to everyone. If you know someone that would like to attend please invite them! Hope to see everyone there!
| WHEN: | Saturday, September 10, 2011 6:00 P.M. |
| WHERE: |
Hunan Chef Chinese Buffet 3805 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77027 |
| PRICE: |
Adult buffet w/water $10.70 Adult buffet w/soda $11.05 Adult buffet w/iced tea $11.05 Kid buffet w/water $9.30 Kid buffet w/soda $9.30 Kid buffet w/iced tea $9.30 |
Both Ends Burning Inaugural "Empty Stroller" March- RESCHEDULED
Due to the weather that is about to converge on the East Coast, they are going to postpone the march and the leadership lunch. Considering all of the factors, most importantly travel safety, postponing the march is the most prudent course of action. An update will follow soon as to when the march will be rescheduled.
Both Ends Burning (www.bothendsburning.org) is organizing the first "Empty Stroller" march in Washington, D.C., on August 26. This is the beginning of an organized social movement to change international adoption to allow more orphan children access to permanent loving families. This march focuses on part of the problem, the bureaucratic obstacles far too many children and families face on the path of international adoption.
All adoption advocates, families who have been denied the opportunity to adopt, and parents waiting for children to come home are called to join as they march with empty strollers wrapped in red tape. Visit their website for more information and to register.
Posted 7/15/11
Two Free Workshop Events in Houston on March 26!
We will cover all of the Children of All Nations intercountry adoption programs and China's Waiting Child Programs.
Great Wall/Children of All Nations is coming to Houston! Join us for two adoption workshops in one day - in the morning we will cover all 11 of Children of All Nations' adoption programs, from China and the DRC all the way through to Uganda and Ukraine. In the afternoon, our experienced Waiting Child team will be leading a session about China's Waiting Child program, the Special Focus adoption program, how it works and what you can expect.
If your heart has been pulling you to international adoption, but you're still not sure where or how, please come to learn and talk with us! We're happy to help you navigate through the journey of international adoption and find where your future child is waiting for you to bring them home.
Please click here to view our Houston Workshop flyer and spread the word! Please contact David Godwin at david.tx@gwca.org or info@childrenofallnations.com for more details and to reserve your spot!
| WHEN: | Saturday, March 26, 2011 10:00am - 12:00pm for Children of All Nations workshop 1:00pm - 4:00pm for China Waiting Child Seminar |
| WHERE: | University of St. Thomas Crooker Center, Council of Clubs, Second Floor Montrose Blvd. and W. Alabama St. Houston, TX 77006 |
| PRICE: | Free! |
posted on 2/24/2011
Beyond Borders Conference 2011 Announced!
Our annual Beyond Borders Conference will be in our hometown of Austin, TX, on October 29 & 30, 2011! We are thrilled to bring this wealth of adoption expertise and knowledge to the heart of Texas! All adoptive families, regardless of where they are in the process, are invited to come and attend sessions that will cover topics such as international adoption, re-adoption, bonding and attachment, medical issues related to adoption, multicultural families and financing adoptions. Learn straight from leading adoption experts, adoption medical professionals, orphanage directors, and representatives from foreign countries. Our keynote speakers will be Craig Juntunen and Dr. Todd Ochs, both prominent figures in the international adoption sphere.
Please visit our BBC website for more information and to register!
Posted 3/25/11
Two Free Workshop Events in Houston on March 26!
We will cover all of the Children of All Nations intercountry adoption programs and China's Waiting Child Pr
Great Wall/Children of All Nations is coming to Houston! Join us for two adoption workshops in one day - in the morning we will cover all 11 of Children of All Nations' adoption programs, from China and the DRC all the way through to Uganda and Ukraine. In the afternoon, our experienced Waiting Child team will be leading a session about China's Waiting Child program, the Special Focus adoption program, how it works and what you can expect.
If your heart has been pulling you to international adoption, but you're still not sure where or how, please come to learn and talk with us! We're happy to help you navigate through the journey of international adoption and find where your future child is waiting for you to bring them home.
Please click here to view our Houston Workshop flyer and spread the word! Please contact David Godwin at david.tx@gwca.org or info@childrenofallnations.com for more details and to reserve your spot!
| WHEN: | Saturday, March 26, 2011 10:00am - 12:00pm for Children of All Nations workshop 1:00pm - 4:00pm for China Waiting Child Seminar |
| WHERE: | University of St. Thomas Crooker Center, Council of Clubs, Second Floor Montrose Blvd. and W. Alabama St. Houston, TX 77006 |
| PRICE: | Free! |
posted on 2/24/2011
Saturday Movie Event: "Change of Plans"
A movie for the whole family to enjoy - what happens when you become an "instant family"?
The latest in FOX's "Family Move Night" series, Change of Plans stars American Idol's Brooke White as a musician, married to a fighter-pilot husband, whose carefree life is completely turned around with a single phone call from Child & Family Services. With the news that her best friend from college has suddenly passed away and has left her as the legal guardian of all four of her kids - three of whom are adopted from third-world countries - the two new parents must quickly learn to parent this "instant family" and help the kids deal with the culture clash of life in America. The story is both humorous and heartwarming, revealing how fulfilling life can be when you look beyond your own plans and invest in the lives of others.
Watch it this Saturday, January 8, 2011, on FOX at 8/7c!
posted on 1/04/2011
GW Chinese New Year Event in Florida!
Join our Florida Regional Officer, Susan Fremer, for a Chinese New Year lunch and silent auction on February 20, 2011!
To continue the tradition, we hope to have formal entertainment, slide presentation, and entertainment! Mark your calendars, make reservations, and invite your family and friends.
All proceeds from this year's silent auction will be donated to Foundation Fighting Blindness to benefit one of our own Great Wall families, Marc and Lori Weinstock, whose 5-year old daughter Katie is now in danger of losing her sight. Marc and Lori have given tirelessly to this event for several years, and it's time to say a very small thank you to them for all they give.
All over this country, people of all ages meet the challenges of life with blinding diseases every day. In fact, over 10 million to be exact.
One of those 10 million American is our 5 year old daughter Katie Starr, who was recently diagnosed with Cone-Rod Dystrophy a hereditary retinal disorder that will rob her of her sight and leave her in darkness unless a treatment or cure is found. This has been a devastating revelation to our family; one that shook us to the core. The shock has now worn off and has been replaced by a determined resolve to fund the research that will allow her and others like her to retain their precious eyesight.
- Lori Weinstock
Families must RSVP and pay for this event in advance, as space is limited. Please contact Susan Fremer if you plan to attend! Volunteers are also greatly appreciated and necessary to ensure a successful event!
Let's rally together as an adoptive community to celebrate our families and to support one in particular as they face a new challenge!
| WHEN: | Sunday, February 20, 2011 1:00pm-4:00pm |
| WHERE: | Embassy Suites a Lake Buena Vista Resort 8100 Lake Street Orlando, Florida 32836 |
| PRICE: | $35.00 per lunch buffet (13 years and up) $17.00 per children's plated meal (4 years - 12 years) Free for children 4 and under (will not be served a meal unless purchased; please consider paying for your child if you plan to feed him or her from your plate) |
ICAN China Waiting Child Seminar Set!
ICAN is proud to present the ICAN China Waiting Child Seminar!
Join us on December 4, 2010, for a Waiting Child Seminar spotlighting the China waiting child adoption process in Austin, TX! Registration for this event is FREE!
We will be focusing on understanding the entire waiting child process and some of the common special needs that families may encounter as they search for their child. Adoptive parents will be sharing their own personal experiences of waiting and searching, traveling for the adoption, and caring for their special needs child back in the U.S.
This is a great chance to meet staff face-to-face and hear about the process from families that understand it best.
Families in attendance will receive 3.5 Hague training hours as well!
If you have any questions, please e-mail Stephanie Crouch.
| WHEN: | Saturday, December 4, 2010 11:30am-3:30pm |
| WHERE: | Austin Public Library - Milwood Branch 12500 Amherst Dr. Austin, Texas 78727 |
Click here to register for this free event. We hope to see you there!
Free Screening of "Wo Ai Ni Mommy"
In celebration of International Adoption Awareness Month, the North Texas Regional Office of Great Wall China Adoption is hosting a free screening of the movie "Wo Ai Ni Mommy". This event is open to the public. A facilitated discussion led by Melissa Lybrand will immediately follow. Melissa is a mother to 3 biological sons, 1 daughter adopted from China, an adult adoptee, and an adoption consultant.
| When: | Sunday, November 14, 2010 |
| Where: |
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219 |
| Directions: | http://www.tsrhc.org/how-to-get-here.htm |
| Time | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
If you have questions about the event or would like to register to attend, please contact Melissa Lybrand at melissa.tx@gwca.org. Registration is not required, but would be appreciated.
More information about the film can be found at http://www.pbs.org/pov/woainimommy/.
Synopsis
What is it like to be torn from your Chinese foster family, put on a plane with strangers and wake up in a new country, family and culture? Stephanie Wang-Breal’s Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy is the story of Fang Sui Yong, an 8-year-old orphan, and the Sadowskys, the Long Island Jewish family that travels to China to adopt her. Sui Yong is one of 70,000 Chinese children now being raised in the United States. Through her eyes, we witness her struggle with a new identity as she transforms from a timid child into someone that no one — neither her new family nor she — could have imagined. A co-production of American Documentary/POV and the Diverse Voices Project, presented in association with the Center for Asian American Media, with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Trick-or-Treat at the Great Wall / Children of All Nations Office Headquarters!
We welcome you and your family to join us on a trick-or-treating adventure at our GW/CAN offices in Austin, Texas! Bring yourself and your children dressed up in costume for a tour of the office, to meet our staff and eat ghoul-icious treats. Not only will you meet our staff, it's your once-in-year opportunity to see your case manager in costume!
We'd love to meet new or potential families too, so please feel free to drop by, meet our staff and other families who have adopted through GW/CAN. We will also have everyone vote on our staff's Halloween costumes in our annual costume contest.
RSVP with Irisa at irisa@childrenofallnations.com, or call at 512-615-1515.
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What: Trick-or-Treating at GW/CAN office headquarters
Where: 248 Addie Roy Road, Suite A102 Austin, TX 78746 When: Friday, October 29th, 3pm - 4pm Dress: Halloween Costumes |
We hope to see you then!
GW/CAN Staff
