SEASONS GREETINGS FROM TLS!  

We would like to thank Jane Steinman for her time and talents

in creating the original artwork for the 2008 TLS Holiday Greeting Card.

Jane Steinman      Jane holds an associate degree in commercial art from the Milwaukee Area Technical College, but, because of her illness, completing that degree became a struggle. She was hospitalized just before graduation day. She managed to stabilize, complete her classes and graduate in 1990.      Jane has received services from TLS for more than 10 years. She attributes her recovery to her passion for art, the help of TLS recovery services and the Donna Lexa Community Art Center classes that she looks forward to attending at TLS each week.      "For so long, I felt like I was at the bottom of the barrel and had low self-esteem because I was sick and not successful in the art industry,” Jane says. “The patience of the instructors for the Donna Lexa class has been so encouraging and helpful to my recovery. They do not stigmatize and encourage me to thrive despite my illness."      Now Jane is finding success in her artwork and has the support and encouragement needed from her family and friends.

For your sneak peek of this festive card, click here!

Support TLS through Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee and

through the 2008 Public Sector Combined Giving Campaigns

Now you can support Transitional Living Services directly through regular payroll deduction in the fall 2008 workplace-giving programs at the following government offices and private businesses. Look for TLS listed under the Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee umbrella. Please tell your friends who work in these locations that they also can support us through payroll deduction where they work! View a list of Area Businesses who are supporting Community Shares and the Combined Giving Campaign.

For more information:  www.MilwaukeeShares.org

Recent TLS Publications

Annual Reports

• 2007 Annual Report....Hot of the Presses!
• 2006 Annual Report

Newsletters

• Fall 2008
• Spring 2008
• Fall 2007 

'Colors of Self' Mural Project

'Colors of Self', a unique mural project created by individuals with disabilities.  Artists from Transitional Living Services Inc. (TLS) and the Milwaukee Center For Independence (MCFI) created the piece with guidance from local visual artist Patricia Obletz. The project was supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. During a six-week workshop, TLS and MCFI clients worked with Obletz to create their self-portraits, using colors that reflected their "unique individual" and inner being. The project offered clients an opportunity to explore new paths of self-expression and self-revelation through art. The resulting piece consists of 24 original self-portraits assembled into a larger mural. More about Patricia and her artwork please visit www.oilsbyobletz.com   This project was supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.   and many thank-you's to the generous donors at the 2007 Blue Jean Bingo event who contributed over $6800 in matching funds for this grant match and for support of our Donna Lexa Art Classes in 2007.

Colors of Self Mural The mural was unveiled at the Palms Bistro & Bar on Friday, October 17th  and then moved to Milwaukee City Hall for a two week exhibit.  View our informational video

In 2008, Transitional Living Services (TLS) affiliated with          Milwaukee Center For Independence (MCFI) which allows for synergies, additional resources and superior service to our clients   in the community.  To learn more about MCFI visit: www.mcfi.net.

Proud Member of Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee. Spread the word: you can support Transitional Living Services by payroll deduction through a Community Shares campaign in your workplace: www.MilwaukeeShares.org

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