Dear Friend of On Our Own, In order to overcome the trauma of psychiatric illness and the discrimination associated with it, one needs to become empowered. To be empowered is to gain control over one's life and to build self esteem and independence. This is done through making one's own decisions, having freedom of choice and helping other people with the same kinds of difficulties. In this way, one participates in the recovery process and gains dignity and respect through accepting responsibility. On Our Own of Montgomery County, founded in 1983, has a track record of consistent, high quality service by and of our consumers. Our facilities offer a home-like atmosphere for our members and we offer the following benefits: · Provide a safe and welcoming Recovery and Wellness Center, seven days a week, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. · Furnish leadership opportunities for mental health consumers. Serve a diverse consumer population. · Provide a varied and rich program of weekly activities. · Access to technology. · Advocate for consumer issues. · Staffed by and for consumers. On Our Own of Montgomery County benefits the community by helping those who live with mental illness access the services and social networking they need through peer support. Our computer lab allows our members to acquire computer skills and access resources. We are currently in a rebuilding phase.We intend to increase our membership through improved communications with our community (consumers, businesses, individuals and organizations) and enhanced outreach. Please join us in assisting people with mental illness to lead full lives and continue as contributing members of the community. Please help us to continue and enhance our successful program by returning the form below with your tax deductible contribution. Your gift does make a difference! Sincerely, Michael Lang: Board Of Directors, President Our Own of Montgomery County, Inc. 434 East Diamond Avenue Gaithersburg, MD 20877   PLEASE SUPPORT OUR RECOVERY and WELLNESS CENTER LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP: BENEFACTOR: $0 - $99 Bronze QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER AND MENTION IN SAME. SILVER: $100 - $249 Silver Plus LISTED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT. GOLD:: $250 - $999 Gold Plus CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION. Platinum Plus: $1,000 - $4,999 INVITATION TO END-OF-THE-YEAR-DONOR'S DINNER. Patron Plus: $10,000 + A PERMANENT PLAQUE.   DATE :_____________________________________________ NAME : ____________________________________________ ADDRESS: _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ TELEPHONE: _______________________________________ E-MAIL: ___________________________________________ THANK YOU, ON OUR OWN OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY Email: ooomcorg@covad.net 434 East Diamond Avenue Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877