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The Fibromyalgia Association Created for Education and Self-help (FACES ) is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ), tax exempt, not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
How to contact us:
FACES, Inc.
P. O. Box 497306
Chicago, Illinois 60649-7306
Fibrocop@hotmail.com
Internet presence:
www.Fibrocop.org
http://communities.msn.com/FMFACES
We at FACES, Inc. believe that, a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia need not be: a death sentence, nor a sanction for abuse or isolation. Many marriages and families can remain intact, grow stronger and more loving. People with Fibromyalgia (PWF) can live happy, fulfilling and productive lives. With the help of volunteers, funders and donors, our board of directors strive to ensure that the education, self-help and eventual support programs of FACES provide the BRIDGE for PWF to move from passive victim to active victor!
Mission statement:
- Improving the quality of life of all people affected by Fibromyalgia, (either directly through their status as a person with Fibromyalgia (PWF), or indirectly through their status as spouse and/or family members/friends of a PWF).
- Providing self-help and education to people with Fibromyalgia to assist with their development as their own advocates, while providing temporary support services during the time of Fibromyalgia related emergencies and crisis.
- Building public/media awareness, education and understanding of Fibromyalgia (FM), and its related disorders.
About the name ...
F ibromyalgia
A ssociation
C reated
E ducation
S elf-help
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a chronic widespread pain and fatigue condition
an information clearing house and networking consortium
our founder saw a need that was being ignored
knowledge is power, and freeing from the fears of ignorance
the informed patient is captain of his/her health care team
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The name FACES was chosen because our founder saw a need to put FACES on this very common, little known, highly misunderstood, excruciatingly painful, often disabling invisible condition illness. © Through her personal experiences, she realized that there were certain patient groups (people of color, public safety workers, the very young, the elderly and men with FM) that were being ignored. Our Founder set out to demonstrate that FM is an equal opportunity affliction that knows no age, economical, educational, ethnic, marital status, national origin, occupational, parental status, racial, religious, or, social boundaries. ©
The Fibromyalgia Association Created for Education and Self-help, incorporated
is the only Fibromyalgia (FM):
- organization within the City of Chicago
- Association that considers the special issues of public safety workers with FM.
- Association that considers the cultural disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and social support/social acceptance, faced by people of color with FM
- Association that considers the specific issues and concerns of Men with FM
Current Announcements
(1) We are involved in the planning phase of research to determine the prevelance of FM among people of color (ex: African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos(as), Asian Americans, Native Americans, etc.) and public safety workers (ex: Law Enforcement Officers, Fire Fighters, Paramedics (emergency medical techinicans).
(2) We are writing a play about the experiences of people with FM and/or CFS.
(3) We are looking for volunteers (Board members, funders, administrative, event, newsletter, etc.) and we are selling Krispy Kreme 2 for 1 fundraising cards.
Brief program descriptions
Hotline
Clients call the organization’s headquarters with inquiries concerning a variety of issues important to them and the public-at-large. Sometimes callers are routed to the organization’s voice mail and a volunteer returns messages.
Information and Referral
FACES, Inc. develops information of interest to people with Fibromyalgia, the general public about its history and programs, as well as about Fibromyalgia.
Internet Presence
FACES, Inc. maintains a homepage and website for clients, community partners, funders, corporate sponsors, volunteers and staff with internet access, to have immediate access to information about the organization.
Research and Development
FACES, Inc. is currently collecting statistics about people with Fibromyalgia, corporate sponsors, funders, community partners, staff and volunteers. This information covers a plethora of issues.
Fundraising Development
FACES, Inc. is currently supported by memberships donation fees and individual donations.
Outreach and networking
FACES, Inc. has formed community partnerships with: other Fibromyalgia organizations and small support groups, general community based organizations, corporations and government agencies.
Speaker’s Bureau
FACES, Inc. conducts workshops, seminars, in-service training, self-help classes, and Health fairs.
Membership Information
Membership in FACES is an opportunity for an individual, business or organization to start or expand his/her/their Fibromyalgia education and to build public awareness and understanding of this painful Hidden Disability.
Members receive:
A year’s subscription to BRIDGES . . . a quarterly newsletter filled with ideas for creative lifestyle changes and easy to understand medical updates as well as announcements.
Discount admission to FACES sponsored events.
A complimentary copy of the “Fibromyalgia Resource Directory” (professional members receive a free listing in the directory)
A complimentary copy of the self-advocacy guide, “Awareness, advocacy and education - it takes a community”
Membership categories:
Newsletter subscription only: $20
Individual (Newsletters, groups (when available), discounts, etc): $30
Family (one patient and one family member): $50
Write for donor/sponsor memberships and/or our community partner program information.
Volunteer Opportunities
FACES was founded and is operated by volunteers. Volunteers are important to, and used throughout our entire operation. Our volunteers come from all walks-of-life and reflect the diversity of the people with Fibromyalgia.
Volunteer activities range from direct service opportunities to helping with special events and projects, to ongoing everyday administrative related activities - all of which support the vital work of FACES.
Fundraising Events
Ongoing
FACES announces a tasty way to help improve the quality of life of people afflicted with Fibromyalgia while building public awareness of the devastating effects of this hidden painful disability.
The Fibromyalgia Association Created for Education and Self-help, inc. is proud to present our community partnership program with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts.
Receive a Krispy Kreme Doughnut card for each $10 donation to FACES
With a FACES/Krispy Kreme partnership card, the cardholder can:
- Donate to FACES
- Receive a free dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts with the purchase of any dozen of their choice.
- Receive up to 3 free dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts with the purchase of 3 dozen per visit.
- Receive 12 free dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts per card.
To Order your cards, send a minimum $10 donation for each card ordered, with a self addressed stamped envelope, to:
FACES
Krispy Kreme Program
P. O. Box 497306
Chicago, Illinois 60649
Make all checks or money orders payable to FACES
One Time Event
Community Day at Carson Pirie Scott
Saturday November 17, 2001
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce a special event at this prestigious retailer. This event will offer members of FACES, Inc. savings certificates, refreshments and the chance to win a great trip. Most importantly, it will give our members, sponsors and friends the opportunity to support FACES, Inc.
Participation is easy:
Purchase a special FACES, Inc./Carson Community Day Event packet for a minimum donation of five dollars ($5) each. Packets include five valuable savings certificates, plus the chance to win an exciting trip from Carson Pirie Scott.
To order your FACES, Inc./Carson Pirie Scott Community Day packet, send a check or money order of $5 for each packet ordered to:
FACES, Inc.
Carson Community Day
P. O. Box 497306
Chicago, Illinois 60649-7306
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