A major accomplishment for us during this past year was the creation of a nonprofit organization called 4806 Foundation. The Foundation was born out of our experiences here at Gray Wolf Ranch. It was clear that many young people who were seeking treatment for substance abuse, chemical dependency, and related disorders could not afford the treatment that was needed, whether at Gray Wolf or at another facility. Based on the belief that no one should be turned away because of financial need, 4806 Foundation was formed to provide a financial resource for the young men and women who are trying to turn their lives around and become sober and productive adults.

Scholarships will be available for participation in the private-sector treatment programs that have been approved by the Foundation. The selected therapy providers must meet stringent criteria, including licensing, accreditation, cost-effectiveness, and a proven history of success. Recipients of 4806 scholarships must be accepted into one of these approved programs, in addition to demonstrating financial need.
4806 Foundation is also committed to advising and educating young people about the many options available to them in their struggle with substance abuse and to providing information on types of treatment and referrals to licensed providers.

4806 Foundation is a nonprofit corporation in the State of Washington and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our commitment through 4806 Foundation is to function in the most efficient way possible, keeping administrative costs to a minimum and making sure that the funds go where they are needed the most. By making payments directly to the approved providers, the funds that are contributed to 4806 have the greatest possible benefit.

If you are interested in donating to 4806, or if you know of a deserving young person who could use assistance, please give us a call. Donations to 4806, in the form of cash or in the form of assets such as shares of stock or real estate, are tax deductible. You can find more detailed information regarding the tax advantages of planned giving on the 4806 website at www.4806foundation.com.

 

Meg Mason
Gray Wolf's Cook

According to Meg Mason, Gray Wolf's new cook, her first six months preparing meals for the Gray Wolf guys have gone by very quickly

Making the move from Portland, Oregon, to Brinnon, Washington, Jill Christenson-Gray Wolf's new Community

.She hit the ground running, with two graduations to cook for during her firstweek at the Ranch, and she hasn't regretted a minute of it. As she puts it, "Here I am in my late forties--who would have thought that I would be cooking for a group of two dozen young men? Certainly not me! But it's been a fun transition from cooking for two teenage girls who are always dieting. The guys are really terrific to cook for and are eager to eat whatever I've prepared. They not only come in to help with the cooking, but they also do the dinner cleanup. And they thank me for dinner every night. I've also received lot of helpful tips and advice from the Gray Wolf staff--several have been professional cooks. They've been wonderful!"

Resource Program Coordinator--came on board last August.She holds a Bachelor's Degreein Psychology and a Master's in Applied Sociology. In Portland, Jill spent five years working for an independent living program for juvenile offenders. When not at work scheduling community volunteer jobs for Gray Wolf residents, she enjoys travelling, spending time outdoors, and scuba diving.

Visit all the Gray Wolf Ranch team on the Staff page under Information.