Thank you, Melody, Leonard & Chip
Over the years I have been asked many times how we finance our programs. For some special projects we have received grants from Foundations or other organizations such as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation that provides the majority of the funding for our breast care project. Our Drug Endangered Children’s Unit was provided by a special grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation. Although these are large amount of funds they do not cover all the services we provide every day for those in need. Nor do they pay the electric, gas or phone bills.
Our day-to-day ability to provide for those in need comes from individuals, church groups, businesses and occasionally from groups who hold functions to raise money on our behalf.
Saturday, I had the opportunity to meet three great people who organized a tour in Eureka Springs last November for the Porsche Club of America. In addition to the event they held an art auction selling donated pieces of art from local artisans. They raised funds to be used for our children’s programs. The organizers were Melody and Leonard Zechiedrich and Chip Gibbons of Fayetteville. Two Porsche Clubs attended from Fayetteville and Tulsa.
If you’ve ever organized a multi-state event you know it is a lot of work. Add an art auction and it is a major undertaking. I’m sure the participant’s, about 100 cars and about 200 people from 14 states, enjoyed the day, but I’m also sure Melody, Leonard and Chip had quite a workout. A workout for our kids.
We are very appreciative of their efforts, not only for the donation, but also for the vote of confidence in our work. Thank you, Melody, Leonard, Chip and the Porsche Owners who helped make our job easier.
If you want to visit the Porsche Club website click here. If you would like to make a secure on-line donation to help click here and scroll down to the donor box or visit our on-line Mall. With almost 1000 stores I’m sure you can find something for someone special in your life.
Again, we can only provide for others because of your generous support.
Thank you!
Our day-to-day ability to provide for those in need comes from individuals, church groups, businesses and occasionally from groups who hold functions to raise money on our behalf.
Saturday, I had the opportunity to meet three great people who organized a tour in Eureka Springs last November for the Porsche Club of America. In addition to the event they held an art auction selling donated pieces of art from local artisans. They raised funds to be used for our children’s programs. The organizers were Melody and Leonard Zechiedrich and Chip Gibbons of Fayetteville. Two Porsche Clubs attended from Fayetteville and Tulsa.
If you’ve ever organized a multi-state event you know it is a lot of work. Add an art auction and it is a major undertaking. I’m sure the participant’s, about 100 cars and about 200 people from 14 states, enjoyed the day, but I’m also sure Melody, Leonard and Chip had quite a workout. A workout for our kids.
We are very appreciative of their efforts, not only for the donation, but also for the vote of confidence in our work. Thank you, Melody, Leonard, Chip and the Porsche Owners who helped make our job easier.
If you want to visit the Porsche Club website click here. If you would like to make a secure on-line donation to help click here and scroll down to the donor box or visit our on-line Mall. With almost 1000 stores I’m sure you can find something for someone special in your life.
Again, we can only provide for others because of your generous support.
Thank you!
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