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If you suddenly found yourself short of funds and with a mailbox full of bills, which bill would you be sure to pay first? For many of us, it'd be our rent or mortgage bill, right? Life would be a lot harder without internet service, a cell phone, and even hot water, but we could survive. Losing the roof over our heads is a different story. Our homes not only provide comfort and protection, they also provide
sanctuary
and stability, something every human deserves.
One of the most common things our grants are used for is rent and mortgage payments. Many of the women we help have fallen behind on their rent and mortgage and face the terrifying prospect of eviction. At Shades of Pink Foundation California, we are continuing to give out larger grants in 2017, which can now cover one or two months of rent or mortgage for our grant recipients while they endure breast cancer treatment. With the rent paid, many women can finally take a deep breath and use their limited income to catch up on smaller, less urgent bills.
Your contributions do make a real difference, and don't ever forget it! Scroll down to see how SOPFCA did on our year-end Give Hope fundraising drive, get a sneek peek at the return of Purse Bingo, and to meet one of our generous donors.
Sincerely,
Vembra Holnagel
President, Shades of Pink Foundation California
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Give Hope Campaign, YOU Did It!!!
Back in December (seems like a century ago, right?), we launched an ambitious fundraising campaign to cap off our most successful year yet. The goal of our
Give Hope campaign was to raise $5,000.
If we did, two generous anonymous donors agreed to match the funds, which would have put us at $15,000.
We had faith that our donor network would help us hit our target, and we weren't disappointed. We sailed past our $5,000 goal and received the matching funds.
At the end of the day, the Give Hope Campaign
raised $18,165.
That's what we call a smashing success! These funds will help us keep our individual grant amounts high so we can cover bigger expenses like a monthly rent bill or mortgage payment.
If you donated to the Give Hope campaign, spread the word, or just kept us in your thoughts during the busy holiday season, we thank you for your energy, passion, and generous spirit!
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Hope Partners
Monthly Giving
If you want to step up your donation game right here, right now, then make the commitment to give each month. Through Hope Partners, you can sign up online to make an automatic monthly donation from as little as $25 a month ($0.83 a day) to $75 a month ($2.50 a day) or choose your own amount.
One-Time Donation
If you want to honor someone close to you who battled breast cancer you can always
make a one-time donation
to SOPFCA in any amount you like
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Amazon Smile
If Amazon has become your go-to everything store, then support SOPFCA just by purchasing all the things already on your shopping list. Visit Amazon through our
Amazon Smile Link, and the company will donate 0.5% of all your purchases to our organization. Bookmark our link to make it automatic.
Volunteer
You don't have to open your wallet to make a big difference to our organization. We are ALWAYS looking for volunteers to help us make connections with the community, set up fundraising events, and tons of other tasks that come with operating a nonprofit. If you want to take the next step from donor to participant, please give us a call at (858) 356-4204 and we will find a way to use your talents.
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Shades of Pink Foundation California is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) California nonprofit Corporation.
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One of our most beloved fundraising events last year is coming back. That's right, this May you will have a chance once again to take home a posh designer handbag if the numbers are in your favor.
Last year after Purse Bingo, we asked for your feedback. You gave it, and we listened. This year, we're moving to a brand new venue so we can invite more attendees. You're going to get more chances to win and a simpler game. Basically, it's going to be bigger and better than last year with all the hottest handbags begging you to take them home!
What: PURS
E BINGO
When: May 1, 2017
Where: Headlines the Salon
121 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA
What Time: 5:30 PM
Cost: $50 to attend
MARK YOUR CALENDARS. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN APRIL
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Get a Big Dose of Fashion...For a Good Cause
Is it time to spruce up the old wardrobe or finally do something about that hairstyle that you've been rocking for the past decade? Get some great new fashion ideas with a little libation on the side at the
Spring Soiree Hair & Fashion Show at Headlines the Salon
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And before you even
think about feeling guilty for upping your fashion game, know that it's all for a good cause. The event will include a gift basket fundraiser for Shades of Pink Foundation California.
If you need one more reason to come, we'll give you two!
There's no cover charge, and you'll get to try our special Shades of Pink California "Pink" drink.
What: Spring Soiree Hair and Fashion Show
Where: Headlines The Salon
121 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
Date: Thursday, March 23rd, 2017
Time: 6 - 9 PM
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The San Diego Gulls Went "Pink in the Rink"
Sad to see the Chargers leave San Diego? Well, if you need a local team to root for, consider the San Diego Gulls hockey team.
On Saturday, Feb 4th, these fierce hockey dudes donned the pink when they hosted their second annual "Pink in the Rink Night." Four dollars from every ticket purchased for that game went to one of three breast cancer charities, including Shades of Pink California.
We were extremely excited to be a part of this great event and to watch some amazing hockey as the Gulls took on the Ontario Reign at the Valley View Casino Center. We want to send out a big thank you to the Gulls organization for making charitable giving a priority and to all the fans who choose to send their donation to SOPFCA. Our San Diego community continues to show us how much they can about helping those in need.
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Grantee Spotlight: Rosalina
Rosalina
didn't have much money, but she worked hard to provide a loving home for her two daughters. When she was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma and started radiation treatment, she was no longer able to work.
Now, the single mother who always prided herself on paying bills as soon as she got them was struggling to buy everyday necessities, like groceries and gasoline so that she could drive to her cancer treatments!
In December of last year, she received a letter from the state disability agency and expected it to be her first disability check. Rosalina was so excited. She would finally have a little extra money to buy her girls Christmas presents. Instead, the letter informed her that her disability payment had not been approved, possibly because the state hadn't received her paperwork in time.
Find out how our grant helped Rosalina afford all the little things that are so important to maintaining a normal life during a very abnormal time.
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"Rosalina is kind, funny, hopeful, optimistic, and has a 'keep going' attitude." Cara,
Care Coordinator for Rosalina
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Has someone in your life been touched by breast cancer?
A
family member, a friend, a co-worker? If they are looking for a way to participate in the breast cancer community and to specifically help local women who are in active treatment, please forward this newsletter
to them and tell them about our organization.
Even if now is not the right time for you to make a donation, you can still support us by spreading the word! Make sure you also like our Facebook page and other social media sites to keep up with our latest news and announcements.
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