Philanthropy

For 75 years philanthropy has been the heart of our organization – and as you will see on the following pages we have a very big heart indeed!   In 2006-2007 our philanthropic outreach touched the lives of hundreds of individuals in our South Bay community.  As our programs continue to increase in size, the number of people we support and dollars we distribute are staggering indeed - especially for a total volunteer organization!  Below are some highlights of this incredible year:

• Our Back-To-School Shopping Spree provided new school clothes, shoes, backpacks and joy for 59 children from domestic violence and homeless shelters.

• Our Holiday Basket Program provided 97 families with Ralph’s Grocery gift certificates, basic necessity items, first-aid kits, sleeping bags, shoe certificates and gifts for 348 children.  What a joyful tradition!

• Our Scholarship Program supported 12 new local high school graduates and 25 continuing students with college scholarships totaling $110,000.

• Inspired by our wonderful Associates, our School Nurse Program grew substantially to supply 9 local school districts with $5,000.00 worth of PayLess Shoe certificates providing new shoes for 167 children!

• Through our General Casework Fund, we provided hope and immediate assistance of more than $12,000 to help 22 families through some very difficult times.

• Through our Helping Hands Collections we provided school supplies to underprivileged children, bunnies to Pediatric Therapy Network for their Easter Party, twin sheets to Serenity House, children’s books and videos to Switzer Center and countless bags of toiletries to Harbor Interfaith.

• In June, our Grant Program allocated more than $120,000 to over 50 local agencies supporting them in their efforts to respond to client needs throughout the South Bay.

Our collective accomplishments this year were truly phenomenal and reached far beyond monetary support.  We truly made a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need and by helping them received far more than we ever gave. To each and every one of you, for your endless generosity of time, compassion and dedication.

Jacie Tallon

Philanthropy VP

philanthropyvp@sandpipers.org