Dear Santa - The Pantry of Broward

From: Penny Loughan <bruce@thepantryofbroward.org>
To: jayster2@comcast.net
Subject: 'Tis the Season
Seasons Greetings!
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas!
Happy Hanukkah!
Happy Kwanzaa!
December 2009
Dear Santa,
This year The Pantry of
Broward has been very good,
trying to serve over 500 clients
and grandchildren. All we are
asking for are a few things to
enrich the lives of our clients.
Listed below is what we really, really need....
1. Deliver Nutrition - Whether it's cleaning out your
cupboards, organizing a food drive or contributing to a
virtual food drive. Ever bit helps to keep our shelves full.
2. Pitch In - Nothing is more valuable than time. Volunteer
your time or talents and make a great difference in your
community.
3. Help Seniors - Make a financial donation. Making a
financial donation allows The Pantry of Broward to not only
support our clients but also keep our lights on to help more
seniors in need.
The Pantry of Broward Receives Much
Needed Holiday Giving
It came in the back of cars. It came in happy little hands.
It came in packages, boxes and bags!
Hard times have left no one untouched this year and The
Pantry of Broward is certainly no exception. It's because of
the extraordinary Broward County community and all our
supporters that allows The Pantry of Broward to continue
providing food and support services to our clients. For that
we would like to send a very warm thank you to all of our
outstanding volunteers, generous donors and the following
organizations:
The Check Cashing Store
Coral Glades High School
Quarterdeck Restaurant
Young at Art Children's Museum
Eagle Trace, Coral Springs
Hewitt-Kier Construction
Sungard Public Sector
Sungard Public Sector
Merle Wood & Assoc.
Spherion
Department of Transportation
Compupay
Associated Investor Services
Housing & Development Software
Cambridge Square Apartments
100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc.
Sailboat Bend Civic Association
Chesterbrook Academy
Nova Middle School
Publix
AutoNation
Sunshine Cathedral
Allstate Insurance Co. (Fort Lauderdale Catastrophe Center)
Collee Hammock Civic Association
St. Mark's Episcopal School and Church
Florida Power & Light (FPL)
Melrose Park Civic Association
Hi-Tech Kidz College
Advanced Public Safety (APS)
TressAllure
Zola Keller Shop
Unique Autobody
Fresh Point
To give a turkey with the trimmings to a family in need please
click here. Help us make a family's holiday a little brighter.
The Pantry of Broward & Zola Keller Teamup for Christmas on Las Olas
"Dancing with the Stars of Broward" Sneak-Peek
"Dancing with the Stars of Broward" Sneak-Peek
Las Olas icon, Zola Keller, opened her shop to The Pantry of
Broward for the spectacular Christmas on Las Olas 2009.
Dr. Willis Dickens, "Dancing with the Stars of Broward"
dancer (2009), dazzled the crowd with his fancy foot work.
It was a fun-filled evening of music, dancing and a little
holiday magic. If this sneak-peek is any indicator this next
year's "Dancing with the Stars of Broward" is going to be the
event of the year!
For ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities for 2010
"Dancing with the Stars of Broward", please visit
www.thepantryofbroward.org or contact Maureen Esposito
at 954.358.1481 ext 108.
Stimulus Dollars for Employers
Career Connection of Broward, Inc. has
Career Connection of Broward, Inc. has
amended its State contract to include
using stimulus dollars for businesses in
Broward County who hire
qualified disabled
residents.
If you have a business registered with the
State of Florida, then you can interview
and hire individuals who have been
designated to use On the Job Training (OJT) funds. The
State of Florida will reimburse your business for the total
salary, payroll taxes, workman's compensation, etc. When
the training is over, your company has the option to hire
that
individual.
For more information on how to get involved please visit
www.careerconnectionofbroward.org or contact Dennis
Myers,Director, at 954.358.1469
In the Spirit of Giving
Miss Margot, 89, was a devoted
military spouse and a faithful
Macy's employee for over 20 years.
After the death of her US Coast
Guard husband 26 years ago,she
has been surviving the best she
can. Residing in a small house with
her loyal companions, Nicole the
cockerpoo and two cats, she
became overwhelmed with the
mounting cost of living she was
facing. Barely surviving off a small
monthly social security check, Miss Margot was forced to sell
monthly social security check, Miss Margot was forced to sell
all her most valued jewelry - much given to her by her late
husband - to the local pawn shop to help pay her monthly
bills. Thankfully, she contacted The Pantry of Broward
and reached out for help. Ursula Williams, our case
manager, jumped into action. Miss Margot has received not
only a balanced nutritious food box but also financial
counseling, medical care, much needed home repairs and a
lot of TLC.
It takes our complete community to support, serve and share
with these seniors in need. We certainly appreciate all your
efforts in helping us achieve this dream.
Please contact us with your feedback
and/or questions and please forward this
email to your family, friends and
colleagues. Thank you for being a friend
of The Pantry of Broward. We appreciate
you and wish you a happy and healthy
holiday.
Phone 954.358.1481
Fax 954.358.6180
www.thepantryofbroward.org
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