Sandpipers Press Kit 2014-2015

MISSION & GOALS
Sandpipers is a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to serving the needs of the
South Bay Community through charitable and philanthropic programs.
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Sandpipers’ goals are:
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To bring awareness of our programs to the community through our volunteer and fundraising
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To give 100% of all net funds raised back into our community.
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To provide Sandpipers’ members with diverse service opportunities that positively impact and
enrich the lives of those in need in the South Bay.
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To achieve the highest degree of financial accountability and ethical standards in the
administration of Sandpipers’ funds.
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To provide leadership training for the future to new members to ensure the longevity of the
organization.
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To build an organization whose programs, projects, and events are vehicles that allow
philanthropic-minded individuals, corporations, and entities to give privately for public good.
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To provide an outlet for volunteers to do satisfying volunteer work and build lifelong
friendships.
MEMBERSHIP DEMOGRAPHICS
Current Membership = approximately 700 women
5% Age 29 & Under
82% Age 30-45
13% Age 46 & Over
Our members are classified into four groups
Provisional - first-year member
Active - completed at least one year of service
Associate - completed at least 6 years of service
Life Member - either a member of Sandpipers for 20 years or more or a Past President of Sandpipers
Where do our members live?
14% in Hermosa Beach
41% in Manhattan Beach
14% in Redondo Beach
32% in surrounding communities
Sandpiper Juniors
A separate organization supported by Sandpipers composed of local high school girls (ages 15-18) who
run the daily operations, raise their own funds for distribution and perform community service. There are
approximately 80 members in Sandpiper Juniors.
*Above statistics are taken from the 2013 Membership Survey
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PHILANTHROPY & COMMUNITY SERVICE
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Community Grant Program allocated over $78,000+ in June 2014 to 34 local social service agencies,
supporting them in their efforts to respond to client needs throughout the South Bay.
Our Philanthropy and Community Service programs are the “heart” of Sandpipers. A
portion of the money that Sandpipers raises from our fundraising events goes to fund
these programs, which help a wide variety of people right here in our South Bay
community.
Philanthropy Programs
Sandpipers is celebrating 83 years of philanthropic outreach to those most in need in our community. Over the years, Sandpipers has touched the lives of thousands of individuals, children and families
through our programs. Below are some highlights of the heart of our organization:
Scholarship Program provides four-year college scholarships to more than 44 high school students from
the South Bay. In 2013-2014, Sandpipers allocated over $190,000 for the Scholarship program.
Back-To-School Shopping provides new clothing, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, and joy for 78
children dealing with domestic violence, living in shelters, or struggling with their families to overcome a
financial crisis.
Holiday Baskets Program provides more than 113 families with grocery scrip, basic household necessity
items, first-aid kits and sleeping bags, as well as shoe certificates and gifts for 292 children.
Sugarplum grants holiday wishes to more than 2,000 children in the Los Angeles foster care system. Handmade ornaments with a child’s age and gift wish are hung on a Christmas tree displayed in a local
shopping mall. Shoppers choose one or more of the “wish ornaments” and purchase the gift(s) for the
children. Sandpipers coordinates the collection and delivery of these gifts, which are often the only
presents the children will receive for the Holidays.
Summer Arts organizes and teaches a nine-week arts program made available to underprivileged
children and senior citizens living in the South Bay. The classes are always eagerly anticipated by
students, young and old, ready to create their own pieces of original artwork.
School Nurse Program supplies school nurses in 10 local districts with shoe certificates and sweatshirts to
provide more than 148+ children with proper footwear and clothing.
General Casework Fund provides hope and immediate financial assistance by paying for food, rent,
clothes, etc. for individuals and families suffering through a temporary financial crisis.
Community Service Programs
TeamWorks Beach Party Sandpipers partners with LA Team Mentoring to host a beach party for 78+ at-risk
middle school students who have completed the LATM mentoring program. The children are treated to a
day at the beach including lunch, games, and surf lessons.
Done in a Day Sandpipers organizes volunteer projects for members to complete all of their required
Community Service points in one day. In the past, these projects have included cleaning a beach,
painting or refurbishing a building, and planning a party for underprivileged children.
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Sandpipers supports many community organizations and agencies throughout the South Bay with
yearly contributions, sponsorships and community service hours.
Each Sandpipers member
participates in a minimum of five community service projects throughout the year. Every day
there is a Sandpipers member out in the community providing assistance to others. Sandpipers
gives over 1,818 hours of Community Service touching over 24,000 people annually by offering
personal time, dollars and skills to worthy members of our community.
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1736 Family Crisis Center
Prepare & deliver meals for a battered women and children’s shelter
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Back to School Shopping
Shopping with disadvantaged school children to purchase school clothing and
supplies
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Dental Clinics
Provide assistance with free clinics for South Bay schools
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Easy Reader Thanksgiving Dinner
Provide pies for a Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless
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Failure to Thrive– Harbor UCLA
Provide breakfast supplement for children with nutritional deficiencies
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Harbor Interfaith Services
Purchase and deliver diapers and toiletries for homeless and low income families
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Meals on Wheels
Deliver hot meals to local elderly and shut-ins
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Pediatric Therapy Network - Camp Escapades
Provide volunteers to assist with a summer camp for special needs children
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Project Needs
Purchase & deliver milk, desserts, & paper products to a homeless shelter
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Project New Hope
Provides groceries to AIDS patients
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Rainbow House
Prepare and deliver meals for battered women and children’s shelter
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Richstone Family Center
Provide snacks for an after school program for at-risk teens
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Sugarplum Tree
Provide holiday gifts for children in foster care
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Summer Arts
Organize and facilitate art projects for youth
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TeamWorks
Facilitate a beach day party for over 100 middle school children from
disadvantaged neighborhoods
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2013-2014 PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
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21st ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR
On December 6th, 7th and 8th, 2013 Sandpipers showcased four distinctive homes in the South Bay for
the 21st Annual Holiday Homes Tour. Each home was magnificently decorated by prominent local
interior designers and magically transformed for the holidays with the help of many local florists and
nurseries. In addition, a Holiday Boutique featuring local artisans and vendors and a Café were
provided for the shopping and snacking convenience of attendees. The Holiday Homes Tour is a
popular event in the community that annually attracts more than 2,000 patrons and garners
tremendous support from numerous local businesses and community partners. The 2013 Holiday Homes
Tour raised over $70,000 for Sandpipers philanthropic programs.
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22nd ANNUAL FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON
Sandpipers celebrated the 22nd Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon on March 23, 2014 at the Beverly
Wilshire Hotel. The event was presented by The Ashlyn Dyer Foundation and featured the designs of
Trina Turk. More than 500 women from the South Bay and Los Angeles areas gathered for a day of
fashion and fun! The Live and Silent Auctions offered vacations, social events, jewelry, beauty items,
and much more. The event also featured a shopping boutique featuring Trina Turk and 25 other artisans
and vendors. The event raised almost $115,000 for Sandpipers philanthropic programs. Past designers
have included HALSTON, Tory Burch, David Meister, Lily Pulitzer, St. John, Kevin Hall and BCBG.
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29TH ANNUAL FOR OUR CHILDREN FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
On April 27th 2014, Sandpipers and TrinityKids Care, a program of Providence TrinityCare Hospice
Foundation, hosted an afternoon of food, wine and festivity. Close to 800 guests feasted on fabulous
food specialties, fine wine and tasty beers. The event highlighted the best of the South Bay with over
100 of the finest restaurants, wineries and breweries represented. Fabulous silent and live auctions
featured many unique gift items and experiences. Proceeds benefit Sandpipers’
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programs and TrinityKids Care. The 2014 event raised over $50,000 for both Sandpipers and TrinityKids
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presents the 29th annual
Food & Wine Festival
Save the Date
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2014
1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
at American Honda in Torrance
$125 early bird, before April 10
$150 advance; after April 10
$175 at the door
Opportunity to win a 2014 Acura ILX
5-speed auto with premium package,
generously donated by
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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FOR OUR CHILDREN FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
benefiting children through TrinityKids Care, a program of Providence
TrinityCare Hospice, and Sandpipers’ philanthropic programs
No person under 21 years of age will be admitted.
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SANDPIPERS SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY FUND
The Sandpipers South Bay Community Fund was created as an additional commitment to serving our
local community – now, and in the future. Through the fund, Sandpipers will be able to begin important
and much needed new initiatives that help more people in more ways, while assuring that we always
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Encouraging and expanding philanthropic outreach in the South Bay.
Ensuring the continuation and growth of our core programs and community commitment by
providing funding that is stable and predictable.
Providing donors a means of expressing their community concern by leaving a special legacy of
charitable support that will exist in perpetuity.
Sandpipers South Bay Community Fund Continuing Contributors
GRAND BENEFACTOR
Mr. Robert Thom/Gene Raymond Living Trust* ($541,000)
Turner Family Holiday Baskets Endowment ($500,000)
PLATINUM CIRCLE ($100,000 or greater)
Sandpipers Philanthropy Trust ($230,849)
Jon & Jan Zar*
GOLDEN CIRCLE ($50,000 or greater)
Joanne & Jim Hunter*
Kory Hunter Memorial Scholarship
Claudia & Norm Levin*
Bill Bloomfield, Jr. *!
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CORNERSTONE ($25,000 or greater)
Ashlyn Dyer Memorial Scholarship
Patti Bloomfield *
Peggy & Bill Bloomfield, Sr.*
The Dodson Family
George & Lynn Dyer Scholarship
Karen & Gerald Krause*
Mary Lou McCammack
Diane Petersen & Aubrey Payne*
Ora L. Petersen Scholarship
Sandpiper Juniors Scholarship
Torino Foundation*
The William & Diane Trimble Scholarship
Web Service Company
HERITAGE ($10,000 or greater)
Melinda & Eric Arentsen*
Mary & Ron Bartlett
Penny & George Bordokas
George & Janet Buckley
Kathy & Stephen Campbell
Aaron & Suzanne Dyer*
Sandy & Mark Fisler
Kim & Sam Foster
Gregory Hansen Memorial
Madelyn & Wendell Harter
The Higgins Family Foundation
The Hotchkis Foundation
The Koeberle Family
Natalie & Dave Muckley*
Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation
Judy & John Peetz
Jan & John Pipken
Don & Pamela Redman
Deborah Arnold
Jane & William Ballhaus
Lisa & Ken Baronsky
Jo & Wyatt Bloomfield
Mara Bloomfield
Jan & Kevin Curtis*
Dorothy M. Dankanyin*
Direct TV Corporation
Natalie & Dave Foley*
Christi & Terry Fredricks*
Robin Gary*
Mandy & Heath Gregory
Rory Hunter
Beth & Wesley Jennison*
Ann Marie & Eric Johnson*
Bruce Letvin Memorial
Sue Mackey
Marilyn & Ian MacLeod*
Winnford Wheeler Nance Estate*
Christine Marie Ofiesh
Bunty Petersen*
Wendy & Alan Peterson*
Marian “Bunny” Richards*
John H. Roney Memorial
Sandpipers Associates
Sandpipers Class of 1966
Ingrid & Burke Smith
Linnea Snyder*
United Parcel Service
Ida VanderPoorte & Brian Murphy*
Ron & Sue Volmer
PHILANTHROPIST ($5,000 or greater)
Providence Little Co. of Mary Fndtn.
Lynn & Gregg Range*
Sherryl Robinson Memorial*
Joan & John Roney*
Kelsie & Rick Runnels
Sam and Kay Sheth
Carol & John Stratton*
Union Bank of California
The RA Waller Foundation
Matt & Amy Zisette
FOREVER FOOTPRINTS ($1,000 or greater)
Rose and Bill Ahrens
American Business Women’s Association
Tiffany Barbara
Neil & Robin Bosmajian
Cathy & Pete Buinaskas
Capital Grp Companies Charitable
Foundations
Commercial Capital Bank
Kathy Dunbabin
George Dyer Memorial
Laurie & Ian Eddleston
Debbie & Marc Felt
Kim & John Friedman
John & Karen Hart
Maureen Garman
Elizabeth Glober
Jim Jaskol
Victoria & Gene Kohn
Arline & Bill Korb
Pete La Pietra
Cindy & Jesse Laikin
John & Joy Leeper
Claudia & Norm Levin
Dana & Keith Lupton
Diana Matern*
Susan & Steve Matt
Nancy McFarland
Leslie & Brian Moody
Susan & Bradley Oltmanns
Anna Pinto & Jurgen Kading
Jennifer & Stephen Salem
Sandpipers Class of 2002
Carole & Brad Schilz
Jeremy and Jennifer Sicklick
Kim & Jim Siegrist
Helen Sinsabaugh Estate
Herbert Simpson Memorial
Rick & Luan Smith
Linnea Snyder Memorial
John & Julie Stewart
Derek Charles Thom Memorial
Carol and Rick Thomas
Kathleen Tonsich
William & Lorraine Townsend
UBS Financial Services
James Ukropina
Phillip Valentine
Debbie Walmer
Katherine & Flloyd Wenglikowski
Susy & Greg Werre
Melissa Wickman & Parker Hudnut
Caroline & Mark Wilhelm
Sharon & Mark Wood
Names in bold reflect 2014-2015 donors and/or contribution increase. * Indicates original Founders’ Circle donors.
To donate to the fund, please contact Cambria McCulloch at giving@sandpipers.org. (as of 9/1/2014)