About the organization:

The purpose of the Foundation is to support our Irish dancers in their year round performamces in the community at hospitals, nursing homes, schools, senior centers, government centers, and universities. We are post proud of our opportunities to perform at Bethesda Naval, Walter Reed Hospital, and The US Navy Yard. We also help dancers to recognize their dreams while sharing knowledge of Irish dance, music and culture. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to help defray some of the costs associated with Irish dance, such as new school dresses and funds for travel to major competitions.



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About the organization:

Funds medical research for kidney and urinary disease and organ donation. Pays for summer camps for kidney patients and offers free preventive testing to Il communities.



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About the organization:

S.T.A.A.R. (Second Time Around Animal Rescue) is an all-volunteer, no kill, non-profit organization devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming stray and abandoned animals in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Because the medical needs of these animals can be costly, fundraising is a necessity. In addition to being vaccinated, dewormed, micro-chipped and medicated for any illnesses prior to adoption, all animals adopted through S.T.A.A.R. are also spayed or neutered to help prevent the pet overpopulation problem.

This year our need is especially great and kitten season is upon us. We expect to rescue several dozen kittens during 2012. Most of these animals will be rescued from animal control facilities and kill shelters where they would be euthanized otherwise and will require a great deal of medical care before they will be ready for adoption.

We are planning a raffle and silent auction this year to help raise money for medication and veterinary bills for our animals. For these events to be a success, we need the help of generous area businesses who care about animal welfare. We are requesting an item or gift certificate that we may use in our raffle or silent auction. Your company name and web address will be printed in the raffle literature.

Donations can be mailed to the attention of Elizabeth Schuett at 1029 Emerald Dr. Schaumburg, IL 60173. S.T.A.A.R. is a 501 (c) (3) charity and all donations are tax deductible to the extent that the law allows. Receipts for your donation will be mailed upon request.

Thank you for your time and we hope that you will support our rescue efforts through a donation.

Yours very truly,


Elizabeth Schuett
President
Second Time Around Animal Rescue



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About the organization:

The Montessori School of the Berkshires is a non-profit, Section 501(c)(3), non-sectarian school that admits all children regardless of race, creed, color, or origin. We serve toddler-aged children through students in the eighth grade. All MSB students, including our youngest, give back to their local communities, demonstrating a key component of a Montessori education; that is, to ensure children contribute to their community and help others in need. Here are some of the ways our children practice this:
• Visiting and corresponding with members of local retirement and assisted living communities
• Growing organic vegetables and selling them at local farmers’ markets
• Raising money for donations to disaster relief efforts

We hope that you can easily see the value that these opportunities provide our children and the community, and would be willing to support our fundraising event with a donation of goods or services that we can auction off that night to raise funds for The Montessori School of the Berkshires. We count on the support of families, businesses and community members to help us raise enough money for our tuition assistance fund to keep MSB an affordable Montessori option for as many families in the Berkshire County area as possible. This event truly embodies the philanthropic spirit of our community. As such, we are hoping that you will support this very important effort.



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About the organization:

We are the only middle school in our city, serving six feeder elementary schools. A large percentage of our students are low income, and our school has been hit very hard by budget cuts.



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About the organization:

It is a coffee shop and community kitchen based on a panera bread concept of paying what you can and providing to the community for those that can't afford it. It is also a project that is helping to bring together a neighborhood on the fringes of crime to take our special little place of heaven back for our neighbors, community and our children.



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About the organization:

Concord Hospital is a charitable organization that exists to meet the healthcare needs of individuals within the communities it serves. The main objective is to provide high quality medical services… without reference to race, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or inability to pay for such services.

The environment of Concord Hospital stimulates staff members and volunteers to high standards of performance, satisfaction and achievement. Out of this culture the entirely employee-driven CHampions Campaign was established.

Each year employee volunteers dedicate their time to organizing the CHampions Campaign, working to engage co-workers through financial contributions to support the Hospital’s charitable purposes.

Our Campaign specifically helps fund programs that affect our staff, our patients, and neighbors in the communities we serve. One hundred percent (100%) of any gift made through the CHampions Employee Giving Campaign will be directed to the program, department or unit designated by employees themselves. For example, if a staff member designates his/her gift to the McKerley Simulation and Education Center, their support will be directed to quality clinical education. Similarly, our employees may want to support financial assistance to community members in need of medical care or services through the Payson Center for Cancer Care. And, of course, we can direct our gift to help our fellow employees through the Employees’ Helping Hands Fund. In only three years of our Champions Campaign, together we have given over $200,000 to support a number of different needs and opportunities.



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About the organization:

The Oyster Bay Main Street Association's mission is to enhance and promote an attractive downtown while maintaining historical intergrity. We are hosting our 2nd annual Garden Tour. Our goal is to raise fund through ticket and raffle sales. All proceeds are to benefit the Oyster Bay Main Street Association



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About the organization:

Bridgeview School PTA
7800 South Thomas Avenue
Bridgeview, Illinois 60455
708-496-8713
Fax: 708-496-1142
?Dear Business Owners,

The Bridgeview School PTA has set aside the week of May 7th,2012 through May 11th, 2012 as Teacher Appreciation Week to thank our school’s teachers and staff for all they do to educate our children and prepare them for a bright future. These teachers spend countless hours of unselfish dedication.

During this week we wish to thank them in as special a way as possible and we need your help. We like to treat our teachers to raffles, gifts for their classrooms, personal gifts and a special luncheon and a donation from your company would greatly help our efforts. If there is anything that you could contribute it would be deeply appreciated.

After our event a recognition letter will be sent to all the families and staff at the school noting the names and addresses of our gracious contributors. Please allow us to be able to add your company to the list.

Please contact any one from our committee listed at the bottom of our request if you have any questions or wish to arrange for one of us to pick up the donation. Donations can also be mailed to Bridgeview School, 7800 S. Thomas Ave., Bridgeview, IL., 60455 in care of the Teacher’s Appreciation Committee.

Thank you for your time in considering our request.

Shari Dickerson Lorie Gronek
PTA President Teacher Appreciation Committee
708-908-0709 708-594-6487

Cindy Johnson Dorothy Jasinski…



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About the organization:

Pilgrim Nursery School in Lexington, MA is a non-profit, non-sectarian preschool that has served the community for over sixty-seven years.



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