| The following is a list of the charities supported by Preferred Real Estate.
Military Moms Tracy
september 2006
Military Moms of Tracy received a donation in the amount of $1,000 to go toward postage for the packages they send to troops overseas.
Letter from Military Moms of Tracy
"September 2006
"Dear Realtors at Preferred Real Estate Group,
Thank you so vary much for your donation of $1,000 to mail care packages to the troops. The postage is the most expensive cost to our group as most everything else is donated. It is very heartwarming to know and feel the support we have received from generous and kind people like you. The troops are going to be so excited to receive packages because of you so they know we are thinking of them while they are fighting for our freedom. The soldiers, marines, sailors and airmen especially appreciate your kindness when they are away from their families and during special holidays when they will be away from home. Our group can?t thank you enough for being there for us and it gives us such comfort to know you are standing behind us as we continue to gather more and more names from Tracy joining the military.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Chorley
Knight of Columbus
January 2006
The Knights of Columbus received a donation of $1,000 in January of 2006. This money will help the organnization buy a new car for Frank DiMenco to do charitable work in.
Letter from The Knights of Columbus
"February 2006
"Dear Realtors at Preferred Real Estate Group,
Thank you very much for donating $1,000 from your charity account, to the Tracy Knights of Columbus in order for Frank DiMenco to purchase a car to do his charitable work for many causes in the community of Tracy. I am very grateful for all of the help and support in donating th $1,000 in order m to purchase a car. I really appreciate all the donations you have given me from your charity account, to hlp support the charities that I volunteer to help raise donations for the community of Tracy. God Bless You.
Sincerely,
Frank Dimenco"
Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
December 2005
The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund received a donation from Preferred Real Estate Group in December of 2005. This money has helped injured Marine and their families.
Letter from The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
"December 2005
Dear Friend of the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund,
Thank you for beilieving in our vision. With your generous support, we have provided for 2.6 million dollars in financial assistance to deserving Marines and their families. We could not have done this without you."
Our Warmest Regards,
The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund"
Tracy Volunteer Caregivers
October 2005
The Tracy Volunteer Caregivers received a donation for their Luau Fundraiser.
Letter from The Tracy Volunteer Caregivers
"October 2005
"Preferred Real Estate Group,
Thank you very much for supporting the Tracy Volunteer Caregivers Luau Fundraiser. We appreciate your kindness. 'A neighbors independence dependes on you.'
Tracy Volunteer Caregivers"
South County Crisis Center
October 2005
The South County Crisis Center received a donation in the amount of $250 in October of 2005. This money will help support the victims of domestic violence.
Letter from The South County Crisis Center
"October 17, 2005
"Dear Mr. Klemm,
South County Crisis Center wishes to thank you for your generous donation of $250. During these difficult financial times where vital necessay funds are being cut, we can't tell you how grateful we are for this donation. It is because of organizations like Preferred Real Estate that our non-profit can continue to assist to provide the valuable and vital support services for victims of domestic violence and at-risk youth.
Thank you again for partnering with South County to make a difference in the lives of kids. The affects of this program will be felt for years!
Thanks again for your $250 donation to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Fondly,
Kathy Harris
President"
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
December 2005
The Haughland Family received a donation check in the amount of $250 in September of 2005. This money will go towards find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes.
Letter from The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
"October 16, 2005
"Dear Preferred Real Estate Group,
Thank you for your donation to Juvenile Diabets Research Foundation and your prayers. We appreciate it so much and are so greatful to you."
This year there were the usual fundraising events and a few others that made our hearts break. It is awesome that you, our friends and family, continue to make donations on our behalf every year. We are always amazed, when we receive the e-mail updates on our site or the donation envelopes come in.
Walk day (sunday) was a cool, sun shinny day. We were joined by our good friends, Joyce and Randy Arbuckle. Our family raised $1,715, with your help.
"Thanks again for your $250 donation to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Love,
Bruce, Laurie, Mathew and Andrew Haugland
Naval Special Welfare Foundation
August, 2005
The Naval Special welfare Foundation received a donation check in the amount of $2,000 in August, 2005. This donation is in the memory of the 11 Navy SEALS recently killed in Afghanistan. The Naval Special Warfare Foundation is an association that helps families of wounded and killed Special Forces Navy SEALS.
Letter from The Naval Special Warfare Foundation
"August 1, 2005
"To Preferred Real Estate Group, Inc.
On behalf of the Officers and Directors of the Naval Special Warfare Foundation, it is my privilege and honor to express our sincere appreciation for your donation. It is through the generosity of patriots like you, that our Foundation is able to serve our SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant Crewmen, and their families. Your donation will be used to assist the families of the SEALs who recently gave their lives in Afghanistan. The Naval Special Warfare's mission is to provide educational and motivational support. promote health and welfare programs for the Naval Special Warfare Community and perpetuate the history and heritage of the U.S. Naval Commandos.
We are steadfast in our commitment to the families of out Teammates lost in combat training. The NSW Foundation provides financial assistance with transportation and lodging for the immediate family members of those Teammates lost, and our volunteers stand ready to meet the families' particular needs. With the recent loss of eleven SEALs in Afghanistan, family assistance is the primary focus of our support. We also provide financial assistance to the active duty SEAL commands when a comrade dies as a result of an in the line of duty accident.
Additionally, our "Education with a Foundation" program provides computers to the surviving children of SEALs or other Naval Special Warfare warriors killed in combat or training. Beginning as early as first grade, these children are given their own personal computer, and to keep up with changing technology, the computers are replaced approximately every three years ensuring the children are able to work with current technology as they further their education. After graduating from high school, a final computer is provided for college or to simply help them in their adult lives.
You have demonstrated a personal concern for those who serve our country as part of the Naval Special Warfare community. Again, from the Foundation, please accept a sincere "Thank You" for your donation.
With Best Regards,
Robert M. Rieve
President & CEO"
360 Degrees of Kowledge Mentoring Services, Inc.
March, 2005
360 Degrees of Knowlege Mentoring Services received a donation check in the amount of $5,000 in March of 2005. This donation will help reduce gang activity and help with after school programs.
Letter from 360 Degrees of Knowledge Mentoring Services, Inc.
"October 26, 2005
To Preferred Real Estate Group, Inc.
360 Degrees of Knowledge Mentoring Services, Inc./ Tracy Role Models Program is currently serving North, George Kelly, and Williams Middle School's students in an afterschool program (S.A.F.E.) Students Ading Fun to Eduacation that focuses on homework help, character education, and community service projects. This is partnership with the City of Tracy Parks and Community Services.
We provide a staff member for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tracy that goes in Monday through Thursday to help out with the "Power Hour" homework club. She also helps with the Smart Girls leadershp group on Thursdays and various other activities.
We recently established a gang prevention program through a partnership with the Tracy Police Department. We adopt classrooms at middle school and elementary school campuses and facilitate one hour workshops once a week. The first school we adopted was North School and we'll be serving South/ West Park during November. This is working out really well and we'd like to expand the program next year.
Your Preferred Charity Fund donation has gone a long way in improving the lives of Tracy youth! We truly apprecate your generosity and support!
Thanks again,
James Vaughn"
Special Education Department Chair
Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
December, 2004
The Preferred Charity Fund donated $1,000 to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, which provides for families of injured Marines by making it possible for them to travel to the destination of their loved one. As the Marine transitions out of the hospital, Semper Fi offers assistance in day-to-day struggles against loss of limbs, sight and often mobility.
The Salvation Army
December, 2004
The Salvation Army was another charity to receive a contribution from The Preferred Charity Fund. The Salvation Army was presented with a check in the amount of $5,000.
January, 2005, Thank you letter from Salvation Army.
"Dear Friends,
On behalf of our Tracy Salvation Army Board, I wish to thank you for your participation in 'Celebrity Bell Ringing
The successful drive exceeded our 2004 goals. These funds that were collected are used here in Tracy to provide food, lodging, and transportation. The funds also assist local families with unexpected emergencies.
Again, we sincerely appreciate your group participating in our annual Bell Ringing. We look forward and hope that your group will help again."
Frank DiMenco, Chairman"
Fisher House Foundation, Inc
December, 2004
Fisher house received a donation check in the amount of $1,000 in December, 2004. Fisher House supports military personnell wounded iin action and those seriously ill being treated in military hospitals in the U. S. and overseas. Donations ease the burden for military personnel and their families at a most stressful time in their lives.
Letter from Fisher House Foundation, Inc.
"February 1, 2005
"To Preferred Real Estate Group, Inc.
On behalf of the Fisher family and the rest of the Board of Trustees, Fisher House Foundation, Inc., please accept our heartfelt gratitude for your organization's generous contribution of $1,000.00. It is through donations such as yours that the Fisher House Foundation, Inc. is able to continue having a positive impact on the quality of life of 'Our greatest national treasure . . . our military service men and women and their loved ones.
Your donation to Fisher House is even more meaningful as our thoughts and prayers are with America's service men and women engaged in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
. . . We have been blessed in the past sixty days to have received more than 13,000 donations. Our first priority has been assisting the families we serve. Towards that end, we have also provided more than six hundred airline tickets to reunite families with their loved ones. The dramatic increase in workload has simply overwhelmed our staff of four.
The many military and vertean families, who will benefit from your thoughtfulness, join me in expressing our collective appreciation for you generosity. Thank you!"
Sincerely,
David A. Coker"
Executive Director
Duncan Russell High School
November, 2004
Duncan Russell High School received a generous donation from the Preferred Charity Committee to help with their yearbook publication and for their F.E.A.S.T. class.
The students have been selling root beer floats to raise money for colored pictures in their yearbook.
The F.E.A.S.T. class was formed five years ago to teach students the basic essentials of restaurant cooking and safe food preparation. The students participate in preparations of specialty foods and prepare meals for the class. They must figure the calories and pay attention to nutritional values. Currently, the school has ten students who have continued in Culinary Arts and four students who are working as chefs in the food industry.
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