GenOn Community Golf Benefit supports Loaves and Fishes |
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 On Saturday, August 27th GenOn Energy held its 9th Annual Community
Golf Benefit at Roddy Ranch Golf Club located in Antioch. The event was
sold out with 144 golfers participating. All the proceeds from the event
were donated to Loaves & Fishes of Contra Costa and Opportunity
Junction. David Gerson, Loaves & Fishes’ Executive Director and Bob
D’Elia a Board Member participated in the 4 man scramble. The benefit
included 18 holes of golf, lunch, prizes, and an awards banquet dinner.
Loaves & Fishes received a donation of $8,900 which will be used to
support its mission of feeding the hungry of Contra Costa County.
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Loaves and Fishes First Annual Raffle results are in! |
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 Thank you to all who participated in the first Annual Loaves
and Fishes of Contra Costa Annual Raffle!
We raised $12,720 in ticket
sales. This is great success!!
The winners are:
Special thanks to a few individuals who went out in the community and sold many tickets for Loaves & Fishes:
- Pete Schmitt, Volunteer Martinez/Pittsburg, Kiwanis, Holy Shepherd Church
- Mike Maxwell, Pleasant Hill Rotary
- Bob Myhre, Alamo Rotary
- Leo Fontana, Antioch Rotary
- Bob Fletcher, Volunteer Martinez, Danville/Sycamore Rotary
- Pam Hernandez,Volunteer Pittsburg
- John Courtney, San Ramon Valley Rotary
We appreciate your support! Sincerely,
David Gerson, Executive Director |
Curves Donates to Loaves and Fishes |
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 April was Food Drive month for the Curves located in Antioch. With the
help of owner Sue Espy, their members collected 1,380 pounds of food for
the Food Bank and raised $625 for Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa.
Curves has members from both Antioch and Oakley and they choose Loaves
and Fishes to donate to since they like to help out in their local
community. Their generosity is greatly appreciated!
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Loaves and Fishes Funding Provided by Pacific Service Credit Union |
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 Press Release: Walnut Creek, California, May 23, 2011
Aware of
the continuing effects of the recession in communities it serves,
Pacific Service Credit Union has donated $5,000 to Loaves and Fishes of
Contra Costa to provide free weekday hot meals. Funds donated by
the Credit Union will provide nearly 1,200 meals for individuals and
families taking advantage of the meals program at Loaves and Fishes
facilities in eastern Contra Costa County. “Our partnership with Loaves
and Fishes helps to assist those in need, and with the economy
continuing to struggle, the need for support has risen”, said Steve
Punch, president of Pacific Service CU. “Our Board of Directors is well
aware of the support needed in the communities we serve and continues
to lead the way in funding organizations that provide food and shelter
for those in desperate need. In 2010 our holiday giving to various
charities provided over 90,000 meals,” Punch added. |
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Danville Wine Tasting Benefit supporting Loaves and Fishes |
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 The 2nd Annual Danville Wine Tasting Benefit is scheduled for
Saturday May 14th. This event, including wine tasting, dinner, and
silent auction, will benefit Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa, as well
as Shepherd's Gate.
- Date: Saturday May 14th, 5:00 - 8:00pm
- Location: 21 Meadow Lake Drive, Danville
- Tickets: $50/person, includes wine tasting, dinner, and commemorative glass
For more information about this event, please visit:
www.danvillewinebenefit.com
To see the Event Flyer, click here
Please help support Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa by attending this wonderful event. |
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