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The Oasis on
Campus Treatment Center
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It is the primary goal of the staff to prepare these children to return to their families if possible or to go into foster care. It is part of the State of Nevada, Division of Child and Family Services. I became aware of this program because of a class I was teaching in Energy Psychology. A group of Social Workers from the State Division of Child and Family Services took the class. 
I met Evelyn Squillari , the supervisor of the program last fall. As I learned about the center I mentioned to my husband David that we should do something for the children for Christmas. The State provides
a fifty Dollar gift certificate. David asked Evelyn for a wish list. Through the
generosity of Complete Spectrum Lending, Dave and Patty Jones, and friends, we mentioned this to we were able to give them everything on the list and much more. It was the best Christmas ever. Below is the Oasis Center's current Wish List.
Easy THINGS
Wal-Mart gift certificates…this covers a wide range of needs that come up daily. With the restrictions of a State Budget many things are out of reach for these children such as appropriate clothing, new towels, shoes, sunscreen.
Other gift certificates such as Michaels, for Arts and Crafts, Borders, movies, pizza, McDonalds, Buffet and Show tickets
Music lessons.
Gently used picnic tables, outdoor grills, bicycles, clothing and accessories.
BIG THINGS
The houses are dreary and could use the talents of a good interior designer, painting contractor, and some nice furniture…. Of course I’ll hit my daughter up for new hard surface flooring.
REALLY BIG THINGS
Three Vans for the safe transportation of these children.
VERY IMPORTANT THINGS
Every day is difficult at the center. Sometimes a child could go home, but the mother might not be able to afford a bed. This little thing can stand in the way of a child being able to go home.
Naturally the State cannot help in this area, but you can. You can call or e-mail Evelyn and tell her to put you on her FRIEND OF THE CHILDREN list. She will have a list of people she could call on when this type of problem arises.
By law State Employees cannot ask or solicit funds, however, no law can stop you from offering to help in a crisis.
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