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Dear Business Owner or Manager,
On Saturday, July 30 a benefit golf tournament will be held at Greenhaven Golf Course in Anoka for Youth First Community of Promise. Don’t miss out on being a part of this fun event! We need YOU! We are looking for business in our community to come along side us and sponsor Tee It Up for Youth First. (Please see the flyer for details about hole sponsorship.) Your donation of products, goods or services will be used for a raffle and game prizes.
Since 1991, Youth First has effectively reduced risky behaviors in youth in the communities of Ramsey, Andover, and Anoka. The organization embraces the 5 promises of Caring Adults, Safe Places, A Healthy Start, An Effective Education, and Opportunities to Help Others.
This event is sponsored by BridgeLink, a community non-profit and 501(c)(3) launched in 2005 to mobilize area churches and businesses for the benefit of social service groups like Youth First.
To make a donation for raffle items and prizes: Maria at mlerohl@constancefree.org or 763.434.5995.
Register to be a Hole Sponsor: bridgelinkanoka.org or Therese Hamel at therese@marketplacehomemortgage.com or Barry Malm at btmalm@comcastnet.
Register to play: bridgelinkanoka.org.
Please consider being a part of this fun and exciting opportunity to support Youth First of Andover, Anoka & Ramsey!
Sincerely,
Jim Barber,
President, BridgeLink
Dance To SAVE
Saturday, July 31, 2010 – 10am
Roosevelt Middle School
650 125th Ave NE – Blaine, MN 55434
July 2, 2010
Dear Local Business Owner:
On February 17, 2010 our lives changed forever. Our 19 year old son took his own life resulting from a battle with undiagnosed depression. Kevin was a 2009 graduate of Blaine High School. He was an honor student, and helped lead the Blaine Bengal football team to the State Final Tournament his senior year. Kevin was a bright light in many people’s lives. He had a smile that would light up a room. His face was not a face that anyone expected to see on a page about suicide. Since the day of his death, we have committed ourselves to increase our awareness about the illness of suicidal depression, to educate others, and to save lives through prevention.
On July 31, 2010 there will be a Dance To SAVE fundraising event at Roosevelt Middle School in Blaine. This dance event is being done in conjunction with televisions popular So You Think You Can Dance – National Dance Day. This day is about health & wellness, and dancing to save lives. We hope to get as many people as possible to come together to dance. All participants will learn a short dance choreographed by Napoleon and Tabitha D’umo of So You Think We Can Dance. After the dance has been learned, the participants will perform while being video recorded. The recording will be submitted to So You Think You Can Dance. All participants will be entered into a drawing for prizes and receive a Dance To SAVE t-shirt. Check-in/Registration begins at 10am, with a suggested donation of $15 per participant. Concessions will be sold, and a silent auction and bake sale held. There will be performances from area dance organizations to enjoy.
All proceeds from this event will go to SAVE, whose mission is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide. 30,000 Americans die by suicide and 23 million people suffer from depression each year. I am writing to you today to ask for your support of this effort.
As a local business owner, there are various ways for you to help our fund raising efforts. Please take a moment and consider a donation of gift cards, merchandise for our prize drawing or silent auction, a food donation for our concession sales or a monetary donation.
Any contribution will help the work of SAVE. If you could make a donation, it would be greatly appreciated. Checks should be made payable to SAVE, and can be mailed to Dance To SAVE, 15915 Pierce St. NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304. Donations are tax-deductible.
Sincerely,
Sandy & John Buchman
Contact Sandy Buchman for more information or to schedule a pick-up of donated items.
763-923-3849 or sjbuchman@aol.com
Dear Business Owner or Manager,
On Friday, July 30 a benefit golf tournament will be held at Greenhaven Golf Course in Anoka for Youth First Community of Promise. Don’t miss out on being a part of this fun event! We need YOU! We are looking for business in our community to come along side us and sponsor Tee It Up for Youth First. (Please see the flyer for details about hole sponsorship.) Your donation of products, goods or services will be used for a raffle and game prizes.
Since 1991, Youth First has effectively reduced risky behaviors in youth in the communities of Ramsey, Andover, and Anoka. The organization embraces the 5 promises of Caring Adults, Safe Places, A Healthy Start, An Effective Education, and Opportunities to Help Others.
This event is sponsored by BridgeLink, a community non-profit and 501(c)(3) launched in 2005 to mobilize area churches and businesses for the benefit of social service groups like Youth First.
To make a donation for raffle items and prizes: Maria at mlerohl@constancefree.org or 763.434.5995.
Register to be a Hole Sponsor: bridgelinkanoka.org or Therese Hamel at therese@marketplacehomemortgage.com or Barry Malm at btmalm@comcastnet.
Register to play: bridgelinkanoka.org.
Please consider being a part of this fun and exciting opportunity to support Youth First of Andover, Anoka & Ramsey!
Sincerely,
Jim Barber,
President, BridgeLink
Dear business owner,
St. Timothy’s Church will hold its annual carnival on September 10 – 12, 2010. This carnival is our major family event and is a yearly fundraiser that enables us to fulfill our ministry. As a community member or business affiliate, we are asking you to help us make our carnival a success. Our parish members will appreciate your participation in this community event.
Your business can benefit from making a donation:
· A charitable tax deduction (receipt provided upon request)
· Inexpensive advertising (your name and donation published in our 3,000 household bulletin)
· A recognized sponsor of a great neighborhood family activity
· Community members will recognize your generosity and community involvement
You can help by donating:
· Cash for raffle prizes
· Bottle merchandise / coupons for the bottle blast
· Merchandise / certificates for the silent auction
· Prizes for the children’s games or teen games
Send donations May 15 to September 1 to St. Timothy Carnival Donations
Questions: Barb Shereck (763) 757-5474, or Mike & Kathy Huey (763) 786 – 2585.
This letter is our first appeal for you participation this year. We hope that you will be able to support this worthwhile fall community event.
If your donation is worth $100 or more, provide us with a bumper sticker size name / logo and we will display it prominently at the carnival to provide you with additional inexpensive advertising to the 5,000 – 10,000 carnival goers.
Thank you for your consideration and support. We look forward to your participation.
Best Wishes,
St. Timothy’s Carnival Donation Committee
707 89th Ave NE.
Blaine, MN 55434
Dear business owner,
This request is being sent to you regarding a family in Stacy, MN. On April 7th 2010, Gregory Coleman and his family received the news that all families pray not to have to hear. He was diagnosed with stage 3 Base of tongue Cancer.
Gregory has owned and operated his own excavating company for many years. With this illness he has been unable to work regularly. Cindy, Greg’s wife of 32 years, has been forced to take various time off of work to take care of Greg and make sure he gets to all of his radiation and chemotherapy appointments. Greg and Cindy also have 3 daughters, Rachael, Lisa and Nicole. Family, friends and loved ones will be holding a benefit on October 16th 2010 at American Legion Lino Lakes 7731 Lake Drive, Circle Pines, MN 55014-1109 from 5pm till 9pm.
Today we are asking from your establishment; too make this a success, as the family is encountering mounting medical and household bills. A silent auction and a raffle will be featured at the benefit. Please help support this family’s benefit by donating to them from your company gift certificates/cards, or a gift basket of your company product. All donations big and small are greatly accepted, as we would be honored for you to help us out.
Any contributions will be greatly appreciated by the Coleman Family.
Please contact Nicole Johnson at 651-398-0727 or by e-mail at highprofile@hpgm.com
Any monetary gifts to the GREGORY A. COLEMAN CANCER BENEFIT can be mailed to:
Anoka Hennepin Federal Credit Union
3505 Northdale Blvd. NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Attn: GREGORY A. COLEMAN BENEFIT
Gift cards to the GREGORY A. COLEMAN CANCER BENEFIT can be mailed to:
Nicole Johnson
10709 Unity St NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Thank you for supporting this family in a time of need.
Nicole Johnson
Dear business owner,
Anoka County 4H Horse Quizbowl and Hippology teams are having a Fun Show on October 9th to raise funds to support the teams. At the horse show we will be running a silent auction. We are asking companies for donations to be auctioned off. The funds raised will be used for regional, state and national competitions, books, and other study materials.
Quizbowl and Hippology are horse knoweldge based teams. We participate in competitions where we are tested on a wide variety information including: terms, diseases, injuries, parasites, equipment, breeds, and more. The Quizbowl team has existed for nine years and the Hippology team has existed for three years. Last year we represented the state of Minnesota at the Hippology National competition in Clolmbus, Ohio. We did a great job and ended up getting third overall. With the growing involvement of the program we have to full teams. Our next competition is taking place at the Minnesota State 4H Horse show on September 17th. Our goal this year for Hippology is to earn a National Trip to Louisville, Kentucky.
If you would like to make a donation or have any questions please contact Megan McGaver at 612-743-3617. We greatly appreciate your time.
Thank You,
Coaches: Megan Mcgaver and Amanda Thompson
Team members: Birttany Eich, Mitzi Marlin, Amanda Guimont, Allie Vatne, Courntey Phillippi, Talia Johnson, Ashley Julkowski, Jackie Karpe, and Ana Purtle.
My name is Madelyn Anderson, and I’m with the AHS Performing Arts parent group. I spoke to Dawn earlier this week, and am following up with this request.
While I know budgets are really tight in these difficult economic times, with your donation we would love to put an ad for your store in all of our programs this year. The bulk of our audience is local, with more than just our students families attending.
Our theatre program involves many students, keeping them busy in a very positive way. Your donation would have a direct effect on these students and their ability to be creative. We’ve done some great shows in the past and look forward to another very good year! As a matter of fact, my husband took me to an AHS production for our first date because it was of such great quality!
Thank you for your consideration! I am available to meet you at your store in Anoka any time, if it would help or be necessary.
Feel free to contact me, and I will be checking in again in the near future.
Sincerely,
Madelyn Anderson
ACTS (Parent Group)
763-381-2186
jmmhna@gmail.com
Dear business owner,
We are friends with a wonderful family, the Petersons. In the spring of 2009, the Peterson family adopted two sisters from Ghana, West Africa. Several months later the couple (Kami and Trenton Peterson) went back to Ghana to do humanitarian work. During this trip they were asked to visit an orphanage. When they arrived, they found the biological baby brother of the girls, waiting to be adopted. Please, help us reunite this family.
The Petersons are having a fundraiser on Friday, November 12th from 5:30 – 8:00 at the Fridley VFW to raise money to help pay for the unexpected adoption expenses.
Please consider donating to their silent auction. If you have questions, please contact me either through email or phone (651-336-9959). Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Kristi Trabant
The week of November 7-13th is Mercy Radiology Week at Mercy Hospital. We will be celebrating and honoring all of the personnel in the Radiology Department. This includes; CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Interventional, Nuclear Medicine, and all of the support staff. The week is a way to let everyone know they are appreciated as excellent care givers. Your donation will be used as a Thank you gift for one of the fortunate employees in Radiology. Thank you so much in advance.
Dear Main Floral:
Thank you for speaking with me earlier and for providing me with the information as to how your donation process works.
I am writing to you today on behalf of my employer, Allina Medical Clinics, to request any prize donations you may be able to provide for a recognition event that we are having for employees to honor their hard work in the care and management of our patients, including those with chronic conditions. This recognition event takes place annually but this will be the first year that all employees from all the clinics are invited to attend.
We are looking to award door prizes and award prizes to those who have shown to provide the examplary care that we have come to regard as “standard”. I was wondering if you may be able to provide us with a gift card, free product, or really anything that we may be able to use as a prize/reward. This event is going to be taking place on Friday November 12th so we are unfortuanetly running short on time.
Please let me know either way if you feel that Massage Envy may be able to help us celebrate great care in medicine.
I hope you are doing well and look forward to hearing from you.
Thank-you,
Tawny Zbanski, RN
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Tawny Zbanski, RN
Supervisor Clinical Services II
AMC – Blaine & Brooklyn Park
Office #763-236-5564
Pager #612-654-2137
Hello Main Floral and Dawn,
I’m a parent at Franklin Elementary in Anoka (just across the downtown bridge from you) and on February 25th, 2011 we’re having our 33rd annual Family Fun Night. It is THE big fundraiser for our school.
Yours is a wonderful and popular business in our community (with GREAT flowers) so I was hoping you might be willing to make a donation.
During this event we hold a silent auction and raffle. Proceeds are used to fund field trips, books for the Media Center, classroom technology and this year, we hope to install a rock-climbing wall in our gymnasium.
In recognition and support of your donation we will post your company name and/or logo at the event. Please include a business card that we may post on our board and one to go with the raffle or silent auction items.
Franklin Elementary PTO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Donations can be mailed to:
Franklin Elementary PTO
Attn: Family Fun Night
215 West Main Street
Anoka, MN 55303-2089
Or you can contact me, Renee Gawreluk at 763-576-0695 with any questions or to make arrangements for items to be picked up.
Thank you in advance for your contribution in making this a memorable event for our students and families.
Sincerely,
Renee Gawreluk and Franklin Elementary PTO Parent Volunteers.
Dear Main Floral:
Thank you for considering a donation to St. John the Baptist Parish School in New Brighton, MN for its’ annual Wines to Wishes fundraiser to take place on January 29, 2011.
This fabulous event hosts over 500 people and many of the families reside in the northern suburbs. We get together to have an adult evening of wine tasting paired with hour d’ouvres and desserts along with fun games, silent and live auctions. This year for the silent auction we will be featuring a “Rediscover Anoka” gift basket with items and gift certificates that have been donated by local Anoka merchants.
I personally love shopping Anoka and hope to spread my enthusiasm and love for Anoka shops to others. With your help with a donation to the basket will not only help our childrens learning experience it will help bring shoppers to Anoka.
Thank you for considering a donation.
Jessica Smith
Hello, I am Ann Marie Dooling, I am the Vice President of our children’s school, Harry S. Truman School PTO and as such organizing a Tricky Tray to raise funds for Smart Boards. Please see the attached letter with a donation request, if you could donate a gift certificate, a monetary donation or even products that I could put together in a basket that would be so appreciated.. Our Tax ID is located on it and any donation you made would be tax deductible. Essentially, we need to make baskets that will be what the participants bid on. (attached details) I really think a product donation from you would be fantastic for our male guest!
Thank you,
Ann Marie Dooling
732-261-8581
Harry S. Truman PTO
1 Taft Place
Parlin, NJ 08857
(732) 261-8581
Dear Friend,
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is excited to be planning our annual Spring Fling Tricky Tray to be held Friday April 29th, 2011. Our PTO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization (Tax ID # 20-1344487) and one of our main purposes is to provide financing via fundraising to meet the needs of our school’s enrichment programs.
Why are public schools organizing fundraisers like this tricky tray? The answer is simple: federal, state and local funding does not cover all the costs of programs that we as parents would like to provide for our children. Here are a few examples of what the PTO funds through our fundraising:
Curriculum Enrichment – PTO funds give our students additional resources to enrich their educational experience through specialized programs, assemblies, International Festivals, Field Day and much more.
Classroom Funds – A portion of the annual budget is allocated to our classroom teachers to provide for additional supplies that district and government funds do not cover.
We know these are tough economic times; there are so many demands on your resources and so many different ways you can choose to help. We know that all of them are important, and Harry S. Truman is one among many. but we are a unique part of our community, a part that supports, encourages and educates the single most important thing in any community, our children. Donors like you strengthen our community and deepen our commitment to high-quality education.
In order to make this event an overwhelming success, we ask that your business provide a tax-deductible donation of tickets, gift certificates, monetary donations, and/or merchandise you feel appropriate for our tricky tray. Please mail to: Ann Marie Dooling 35 Tiger Lilly Court Sayreville, NJ 08872 or arrange to have the items picked up. To better help us prepare, please have all donations committed to us no later than Friday March 11, 2011.
On behalf of the children, parents, teachers and staff of Harry S. Truman Elementary School, we thank you for your donation. IT MEANS MORE THAN YOU KNOW! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely
Ann Marie Dooling
V.P Truman PTO
Tricky Tray Committee
(732) 261-8581
Dear Main Floral Business Owner,
I am writing to request donation items for a silent auction that I will be leading during a community fundraising event on February 26, 2011 at the New Brighton Family Service Center.
I am writing on behalf of my sister-in-law Jennifer Schmitz and her family; Doug (Husband) and three small children; Alex, Nicholas and Rosie. The Schmitz family had the wonderful opportunity to go through the adoption process about a year and a half ago; adding their beautiful daughter Rosie to their loving family. Leaving the continued growth of their family in God’s hands, the Schmitz’s have recently been contacted with an opportunity to adopt a second child from Rosie’s birth mother; the baby will be born in April and the adoption will take place in May, 2011 in Mississippi.
The Schmitz family, along with their friends and family are arranging this community fundraising event, in hopes to raise money to cover some of the daunting adoption and travel expenses that the Schmitz’s will incur over the next few months.
If you are interested and would like to donate a gift certificate, gift basket or other goods for our silent auction fundraiser, please contact me by phone, mail or email. Your time and attention has been greatly appreciated, thank you.
Sincerely,
Carrie Ann Jacobs
2577 10th Street SW
Buffalo, MN 55313
Email: brianandcarriejacobs@yahoo.com
Cell: 763-688-0777
Please note that I am able to provide a Tax ID number if it is needed for the donation.
Dear Main Floral:
I am writing to request a donation that will be used for a silent auction and benefit for the family of Diandre Hodges Jr. Diandre was very bright and active 9 year old boy. On December 15th (only 4 days after his 9th birthday), he fell ill at school. He was rushed to North Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The cause of death has not been determined.
Diandre was beloved by many, and was taken from us far too soon. Our world has lost someone who had unlimited potential, but in the short time we had him, we were so blessed. He leaves behind a legacy of love, humor and hope that in his own way, changed the lives of all who knew him.
There will be a benefit for Diandre’s family to help with the financial burden this wonderful family is feeling at such a difficult time.
The benefit will take place on Sunday, March 13th at Billy’s Bar and Grill 214 Jackson Street, Anoka at 2pm.
The $10.00 ticket includes a spaghetti luncheon.
There will also be a silent auction.
Our non-profit tax id is 27-4316219. We also have a 501c3 id number available upon request.
A fund for this family has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank.
If you would like to make a donation of a gift card, gift basket, cash or other items, please contact Renee Dugas at 763-427-7575 to arrange a pick up.
Thank you for your consideration.
Jane Tekautz
Diandre Hodges Jr. Benefit Committee
Hi Steve!
Thank you so much for supporting the Mercy / Unity Crystal Ball coming up on April 2nd! We look forward to teaming you up with Truffles & Tortes for a delightful silent auction treat!
You may reach me at 763-370-0966 when you would like me to pick up your donation.
Thank you!
Lisa Steffen
Greetings,
The Bethesda Hospital Auxiliary will be holding a silent auction which is part of our annual Spring Luncheon/Style Show to be held at Dellwood Country Club on Friday, May 6, 2011. We hope that you will consider donating an auction item, gift certificate, or gift basket to our silent auction. As a donor, you will receive publicity prior to and during the event, which will be viewed by every invitee and attendee; as well as a receipt for your donation costs.
The proceeds from the auction will be used to purchase a DASH portable cardiac monitor for Central Venous Pressure monitoring, including monitoring of patient’s fluid status. This will allow nursing staff to administer proper fluids to maintain an appropriate blood pressure. This monitoring will provide enhanced care for the complicated medical patients being treated at Bethesda and prevent having to transfer patients to another facility for emergency care, while keeping patients safe and comfortable.
Two of our donors (North & South Ramsey County Chapters of Thrivent Financial) have committed to match a portion of our sales.
This is a great time to show your support for your community. Don’t forget it is also a fantastic way to advertise for your business and get new customers.
May we count on your help? An auction committee member would be happy to pick up your item at your convenience, or if you would prefer, you may send it to:
Bethesda Hospital
Attn: Anne Gibbons
559 Capitol Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55103
Thank you for your support.
Bethesda Hospital Auxiliary
Main Floral:
I am writing a request donation that will be used for a silent auction for the Traczyk family. A benefit is being held on April 16 for Jessica Engelhaupt and Clay Traczyk to raise money for medical expenses for their daughter Aria who they are expecting in early June. Aria has been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (see story below) and will require open heart surgery immediately after being born.
The benefit will run from 3:00 – 8:00 pm. Included are a spaghetti dinner from 3:00 – 5:30 pm, entertainment (DJ), silent auction and prize drawings. Suggested donation for dinner will be $10/adult and $5/child.
Aria Lynn Traczyk’s Story
On February 8th, the Traczyk family was delivered the news that the baby girl they are expecting (Aria) has been diagnosed with Tricuspid Artesia. Tricuspid Artesia is a type of congenital heart disease in which the tricuspid heart valve is missing or abnormally developed. Blood ultimately cannot enter the lungs, where it must go to pick up oxygen (become oxygenated). Because of this, the body does not have enough oxygen to live, and steps must be taken to keep the child alive. In the case of the Traczyk family, Aria must undergo open heart surgery immediately after her birth, again at six months of age, and once more at 2-3 years of age.
If you would like to make a donation please contact Clayton Traczyk at 651-357-5707
or
The address to send donations is – 291 Lake Street S., Apt 1, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Thank you so much for your consideration.
The Traczyk Family
Dear Main Floral,
A benefit fundraiser will be held in honor of Allen Amundson at Broadway Pizza on April 16, 2011. Among the evenings events are live music, an optional sloppy joe dinner and a silent auction. It would be a great service to Allen, a leader in the community and to the lives of individuals that are impacted by his service, if you can donate an item to be set out for auction at his event.
All of the funds raised from this event will be paid towards the hospital expenses incurred from an act of violence forced upon Allen Amundson, the night of July 11, 2010. Allen was walking from the American Legion post 102, where he has actively volunteered and served the community since 2000, to his home (just 8 blocks away) and was beaten, robbed and left unconscious on the sidewalk of Main Street in Anoka. His injuries included: 3 broken ribs, multiple fractures around his eyes, a ruptured spleen, lacerated pancreas & internal bleeding. After 15 days of hospital expenses, numerous medical follow-up appointments & surgical procedures, Allen’s medical expenses gravely outweigh his earnings. Through hosting this benefit fundraiser, we hope to generate funds to assist Allen in paying down the medical care debt that was so inconceivably pressed upon him.
We’re in the process of collecting merchandise for the event, and I’m writing to request your assistance in making the Allen Amundson Benefit a success. By donating an item, you’ll be making a tax deductible contribution. The funds received will be paid directly to Allen’s medical bills. In return, he can continue to focus his time and leadership as the SAL Commander at the American Legion, post 102, serving the veterans and community through various programs. Additionally, you’ll benefit from exposure of your company’s name to those who attend the event. Donors will be listed on the event banner, and the merchandise you give will be on display throughout the event. As a donor, you’ll be invited to attend the event, so you’ll be able to meet prospective customers and even possibly find a few bargains of your own. Will you consider donating an item to support the purpose of this benefit, allowing Allen to provide continued leadership to his community? You may reach me at 612-237-3018.
Sincerely,
Connie Amundson
Silent Auction & Benefit Coordinator
My name is Brittany Scott, and I am inquiring as to if your company is open to donating items to silent auctions. I am participating on a relief trip to the Dominican Republic with Crossroads Alliance Church in Brooklyn Park, and we are currently looking for donations to a silent auction that will be held on April 17th, at 5:30 pm. This auction is open to the public, as well as our church members.
We are hoping to raise enough money to send eight of our youth members to the Dominican July 7th through the fifteenth of this year to assist in construction projects, love on children in orphanages, help families in need, and learn about the different culture. Many of the youth participating on this trip are from low-income households who are not yet old enough to be employed. By donating to this cause, you will help bring local youth of Champlin, Maple Grove, Anoka, and Coon Rapids together to represent this area while in the Dominican Republic.
If you could help us achieve the goal of raising $4500 by donating items, services, or gift certificates for auction, we would be very grateful and your company will be featured in our “Donors List” which will be passed out to our church body of over 200 people in the Brooklyn Park/Champlin/Anoka area. We saw your wonderful reviews on Google, and you are also a central location to many of our church members.
If you are willing to help support us by donating a free arrangement (up to a price point of your choosing) in which the public can bid on and order later, we would be so appreciative! We can provide you with our Non-Profit status numbers upon request. If you approve this request for items or services, please contact me through the information provided below.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 612.250.2590 or email team.dominican@gmail.com.
Thank you for taking valuable time to read this request.
Brittany Scott
Greetings,
I am writing to you on behalf of Outreach Six Acres of Mary T. Inc., who is sponsoring the 7th annual Formal Dance and Dinner for approximately 250 people on May 1st, 2011. Outreach Six Acres is a non profit line of business which manages group homes for people with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries and mental illness.
The Formal Dance and Dinner, also known by our residents as “prom”, is held at the Elegance of Blaine/BeBops. Many local businesses have donated in the past and are doing so again this year in order to help us make the event a success. Many of our residents were unable to attend their formal dances during their school years as in the past, they were either restricted from attending due to segregation or they lived in institutions. They look forward to this event every year because they are able to dress up and come to an elegant place to eat dinner and dance with their friends and families. A king and a queen are crowned every year which is exciting for many and the event really gives this population of people a chance to feel beautiful and dignified.
The Elegance of Blaine donates the facility for our event and gives us a very reduced rate on the food. Operation Glass Slipper has donated over 40 prom dresses to some of the ladies that will be attending. In the past, Jordan A Salon has donated hair and make-up services on the day of the event. The Formal Dance and Dinner occurs because of the generosity of many wonderful people in this community. The local businesses were featured in a newspaper article last year due to their kindness in donating for this event.
This year, our prom theme is “May Day” and we would greatly appreciate a donation of any arrangements, bouquets, or cut flowers in spring colors. Our artistic dream is to have beautiful spring bouquets on all thirty tables, however whatever you are able to donate will be more than greatly appreciated.
Thank you for considering our request. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Rachel Korpela
Program Supervisor
Camilia Rose Group Home
763-772-9907
rachelk@marytinc.com
Dear valued Business Management,
This August I will be walking 60 miles during the course of 3-days in the boldest breast cancer event in history, the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. I have committed to raising $2,300 in order to participate.
How can you help? There are 2 options:
1. Donate a gift certificate for your business.
• Can be any denomination of your choosing
• I will be hosting a half price gift certificate event.
• My friends, family, and co-workers will acquire the donated gift certificate if they donate at least half the item’s value to my fundraising efforts.
2. Donate directly
• Visit the3day.org, click on donate on the top menu bar, search for me (Heather Jeske) and donate the desired amount you would like to give.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a time for me to pick up a certificate I can be reached by email, jeskeh@comcast.net.
Thank you!
~Heather Jeske~
I am contacting you to see if you would be interested in donating an item for the Silent Auction at The Link’s annual golf tournament, sponsored by Keller-Williams on July 12, 2011. The event will be held at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake, and we expect there to be over 100 people in attendance. We will display advertising material, per your request, next to your item at the Silent Auction.
All proceeds from the Silent Auction will go directly to The Link’s services and programs. The Link provides education, supportive housing and a dynamic network of social services to over 3,300 at-risk youth and their families each year. Our website is: thelinkmn.org, should you want more information about us. With your support, The Link can continue to serve at-risk and homeless youth in the years to come.
If you are interested in donating, you can mail your donation to The Link, 1210 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405. I am happy to pick up your donation if you are not able to mail it to us. If you would like more information, please call (612) 767-4474; I will be happy to speak with you in further detail about our organization and upcoming events.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jill Smith
Dear Main Floral,
Our event will take place on Thursday, September 29, 2011 from 5:00pm-9:00pm at the Courtyard by Marriott in Roseville. This year’s event will feature a Silent Auction, Live Entertainment, Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres, Specialty Martini’s, Wine Tasting and more. Tickets to this event are $20.00 if purchased in advance or $25.00 at the door.
All proceeds from the Gala benefit the Children’s Miracle Network, an international, not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of children by raising funds for the Gillette Children’s Hospital. In 2010, we raised over $14,000 for this wonderful cause.
It is our goal to match last year’s donation. In order to do this, we are calling on your support. Please consider a donation to our Silent Auction, Hors D’oeuvres table, Wine Tasting or Martini Room. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated and may be made payable to Children’s Miracle Network.
Your item(s) will be displayed and your company name will be noted in our promotional materials as a sponsor. Please feel free to include brochures or company information so that we can help promote your business.
Please send your donation to my attention with the enclosed form by September 16, 2011. To make arrangements to have the donation picked up at your place of business, call me at 651-367-2033 or email me at phawkins@csmcorp.net.
Thank you in advance for your time and generosity. We could not do this without you and hope you are able to join us on September 29, 2011!
In the Spirit of Giving,
Paige Hawkins
CMN Chair
The Children’s Miracle Network
CSM Lodging
Marriott Business Council
Dear owner or manager,
Our mom was diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer on July 6th, 2011. After she underwent surgery and severl tests we were informed she has stage 3 cancer. They also found cancer in her abdomen and pelvic area. She has started her journey with Chemotherapy. With the severity of the cancer her chemo sessions are very long and exhausting.
She is a mother of 2 and a grandmother of 2. She is being a trooper and trying to stay strong! We are having a benefit for her on September 24th, 2011 from
3-7pm at the Hunters inn in Ham Lake,MN. We would greatly appreciate if you could donate to help us with our silent auction we will be having. Anything will be appreciated. Thank you for your time. Please feel free to conatct me.
Thank you,
Amanda Oas
(763)-213-4551
Oasamanda2010@yahoo.com
Dear Main Floral-
I am writing on behalf of Nicholas Ballweber. He is a six year old boy with difuse intrinsic ponitne glioma (DIPG). DIPG is an inoperable tumor located on the brain stem. We are holding a benefit for Nicholas on October 2nd at the Knights of Columbus in Anoka. Any donation that you would be able to contribute would be greatly appreciated either to a silent auction or a raffle. Thank You
Megan Bartholomew
806 Southview Drive
Anoka, MN 55303
763-742- 8893
Main Floral
I dropped off a Benifit flyer for one of my friends who is battling Cancer. We sure would appreciate anything you could donate to her cause. Thank you in advance and for posting Jill Peterson’s flyer at your business.
Ellen Wangrud
Dear Owner,
Thank you for considering a donation for the Anoka High School Varsity Banquet. Anoka Football is a big event in this town.
I am hoping you can help out by donating roses which will be givin to the Varsity Cheerleader’s. Any help will much appreciated, and we will make sure your store get’s some recognition as well helping make this banquet a success! 18 roses for 18 cheerleaders is what we are in need of! The event takes place on Thursday, Nov. 17th, 2011.
Thank you!
Betty Engen
651-274-5188
bengen@baccs.net
Hi Dawn and Steve,
I am making a request for a donation for Anoka Care Center’s Annual Gala and Silent Auction. The date of the event is November 18th. 100% of the proceeds will go to purchase a Bird Aviary for our residents peaceful and homelike enjoyment.
Last year Main Floral donated 2 – $25 gift certificates. Would you be able to donate this again for the elderly in our Anoka community that we lovelingly serve?
Please call Tricia Truwe or Debra Karpe at 763-331-3182.
Thank you so much in advance for your time and consideration.
Debra Karpe
Hi Dawn,
We spoke yesterday about St. Stephens Cana Dinner. Main Floral has always been so generous with this event. It is an evening dedicated to celebrating marriage. We have a dinner and a speaker. We have used your bouquets of flowers as wonderful prizes. We give one each to the longest and shortest married couples and the other goes to the couple whose anniversary is closest to that evening. The event is Feb. 4, 2012. You had said you could deliver the 3 vases at 1pm that day. We will be sure to mention the generosity of Main Floral during the course of the evening. Thanks so much!
Sue Suedbeck