Dear  ,

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

In This Issue
 
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! 
Donor Spotlight: NSDCAR




 
At SOPFCA, we've been fortunate to grow every single year since our founding. One of the main reasons has been our ability to connect with local companies and organizations that are seeking to make a difference in their community.

One of our newest organizational donors is the North San Diego County Association of REALTORS ®. NSDCAR is a trade group of over 5,000 REALTORS ® who live, work, and play in North County San Diego.

Real estate agents have a very special connection to the communities they serve. They've been on all the back roads, know the neighborhoods by heart, and seem to know everybody around town! It's not surprising that these same people would want to make a positive difference in their communities. Over its 20-year history, NSDCAR has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for many worthy causes.

In 2016, the NSDCAR Carlsbad Marketing Sessions chose to donate to SOPFCA. According to NSDCAR's president Michael Carunchio SOPFCA was chosen because it focuses on keeping money in the community by giving grants directly to local women in need. Carunchio also stated that "NSDCAR stands proudly behind all cancer survivors, including the daughters, friends and family of survivors and those who did not survive."

From all of us at SOPFCA, we thank NSDCAR for their generous donation! For more information on NSDCAR, visit www.nsdcar.com.
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How to Support SOPFCA 

 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

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.   

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. 

 
Shades of Pink Foundation California
Info@shadesofpinkfoundationca.org
858-356-4204


Shades of Pink Foundation California is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) California nonprofit Corporation.

 
 Purse Bingo is Back, Baby



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
Get a Big Dose of Fashion...For a Good Cause


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.

Grantee Spotlight: Rosalina

"Rosalina is kind, funny, hopeful, optimistic, and has a 'keep going' attitude." Cara, 
Care Coordinator for Rosalina
Do You Know Someone Who Wants to Help Us Support Breast Cancer Patients? 

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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