Accepting for MNF, Fred Chalmers, Center, presenting the check for Ravens Roost 99 Frank Cimino right and Mike Terry left. Ravens Roost 99 meets the first Thursday of every month at A-town Bar and Grill, 7pm. We support local charities like My Neighbors Foundation and the Anderson Snyder Memorial Fund. We also support our local food banks. http://www.roost99.com/
This past year, we have helped over 400 students. As MNF enters our 5th year, our goal is to continue to reach every student in need. Our presence in the schools and community is growing, which will help us continue our mission.
As you know, My Neighbors Foundation has had a very busy year. This year we had more fundraising events. We began the year with our annual Elvis Show in April. It was once again a sell-out, raising $2,200. In September, we added our newest event, a Shred-it Day, which was very successful. We raised over $3,000!
We have scheduled a second Shred-it Day for Saturday, April 21st, 2012 so mark your calendars! We started October with our annual Exxon Kick-off weekend, with the Hereford Exxon donating $2,200 in proceeds from the sales of gas to MNF. This year we also hosted our 4th annual Crab and Bull Roast and had to add a 2nd date to accommodate all of our guests. Together we raised over $9,000. In November, we had our 2nd annual Wagon Wheel Breakfast for Dinner in which we served close to 500 people. This event raised $3,100. Wow, what a great year!
We are able to continue our mission because of neighbors like you. Our goal for 2012 is to reach every child in need. If you know of a family in Hereford that is facing an economic hardship that could use our services for their children’s school needs please contact us.
Sincerely,
My Neighbors Foundation
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Thank you to Laura Hudson, Linda Price, Dawn Kreidler and Paulette Campanella of MNF for organizing and working the event. Also a special thank you to Cathy Aitken of the Hereford Food Bank for volunteering with us!
Since the Shred-it Day was such a big hit, we are already in process of organizing a 2nd Hereford Zone Community Shred-it Day for after tax season. So starting cleaning out your files and keep checking back with us for details.
This holiday season the Hereford High School Future Business Leaders of America partnered with My Neighbors Foundation in a campaign to provide Christmas gifts for area families in need. Since our organization is not able to provide items for Christmas, as it is outside the scope of our mission statement, we still felt the need to help. MNF was able to identify the families that needed help and the HHS FBLA did the rest.
The members of the Future Business Leaders of America collected donations and then did all the shopping for and wrapping of the presents. We also had families of our community sponsor some of the families for Christmas. We were able to provide a special Christmas for 15 families.
Below are just a few of the letters of gratitude we received. MNF would like to extend a thank you to ALL of our supporters who helped this holiday season.
Dear My Neighbor’s Foundation and Future Business Leader’s of America (HHS),
I would like to thank you for helping my family during this holiday season. I had lost my job, suddenly, after almost 25 years and truly did not think there would be any gifts for my children this year. Not only did you help my children but my grandson as well! There are many families in need in are area and it is such a comforting feeling to know you have someplace to turn for your children.
This is the only program in the North County area that helps families in need financially, whether it is just for a pair of shoes so they can play outdoor soccer, new school supplies or gifts to put under your tree when there would have been none. I am not sure what I would have done without all of your help.
I cannot thank you enough. God Bless you.
A Thankful Family!!
Dear Linda and FBLA,
I only have a moment, but wanted to say thank you so very much for all you’ve done for us. I’m still at a loss for words.
Santa came this year and he was awesome. We are all shocked. Santa brought us games and so many nice things. He gave us warm clothes and boots for winter. Everyone had a blast and we truly thank all that were involved for all their time, caring , commitment and hard work that it took to pull this off. Our hearts were touched and we thank you for everything! Thank you so very much for making a wonderful day possible. Thank you thank you thank you!
From a family that was blessed by a generous community and caring people.
You made a memorable difference in our lives.
Thank you!
Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. Your gift to my children and me was a wonderful addition to our Christmas celebration. I am especially touched that you gave this gift anonymously. What a selfless gesture. Again, thank you very much and Merry Christmas!
Sincerely,
A Hereford Family
We also need your help to bring awareness of how we help neighbors. Anyone (school personnel, parents, friends etc.) can make a request to MNF on behalf of a student. Contact your school counselor to complete a fund request form. All requests are confidential and are reviewed on a case by case basis.
MNF teamed up with the Hereford Exxon for a 2nd annual month long fundraiser. Hereford Exxon donated 1 cent per gallon of gas sold to MNF for the entire month of October. To kick-off the event, MNF gave out free pit beef sandwiches to Exxon patrons purchasing gas during the weekend of Oct 2nd & 3rd. Brian McKinney of McKinney Catering donated all the pit beef. MNF also sold sandwiches to other customers and took donations. We raised $1,390 kick-off weekend. A special thank you to Noah of McKinney catering who manned the barbeque pit for us kick-off weekend.
MNF in conjunction with Betty Winner, former owner of the Original Wagon Wheel Restaurant, hosted a Wagon Wheel Reunion Night. The event was held on Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 at Summit Manor (Hereford Fire Hall) in Hereford. Betty and her former staff prepared a traditional Wagon Wheel breakfast for dinner. A total of 484 former customers and community members attended the event. Hopefully, we can convince Betty to do this again in the very near future!
MNF hosted a booth at the Hereford Fall Festival the weekend of October 16th & 17th. We raffled off a Ravens Themed Basket and gave out candy to children attending the festival. Proceeds from the basket and donations totaled $350.
Our 3rd annual Crab Feast & Bull Roast was held Friday, October 8th at Oregon Ridge Lodge. The event was a complete sell-out with 300 guests attending. Catering was provided by McKinney Catering along with the Salty Dog. South Paw was our band for the evening for the second year in a row. A good time was had by all.
A special thank you to Becky Burger, Rose Brady, John Lanzeta & Josh Burger for running our Basket Raffles and Big 6 Wheel once again.
On Saturday, September 25th, My Neighbors Foundation along with Whodunnit for Hire hosted “Murder on the Vine” at Woodhall Wine Cellars in Parkton, MD. This unique acting troupe performed a musical comedy “who-dun-it” show during a wine tasting at the cellar. Members of the audience were asked to participate in searching for clues and interrogating suspects to solve the crime. A great time was had by all while enjoying Woodhall wines and light fare and desserts provided by Patricia Della catering. MNF board member, Paulette Campanella, coordinated the event which raised $778. Thank you Paulette for a job well done!
Details to follow.
Mike Marange, President of North County Design Center, presented Linda Price of MNF a $2050 donation check at his Open House on March 5th. Throughout the month of February, Mike pledged $100 per job to MNF.
Please visit North County Design Center for great ideas if you are remodeling your bath, kitchen or flooring.
Call (410) 357-0990.
Mike Marange presents Linda Price a check for $2050
During the open House, Don Fisher, owner of Designer Surfaces Unlimited, Inc in Frederick, MD, was so impressed with the work MNF does in the community that he pledged $50 per job done in conjunction with North County Design for the remainder of 2010!
Designer Surfaces Unlimited, Inc
We really appreciate the Support North County Design Center and Designer Surfaces Unlimited, Inc gives to MNF and our community!
