Donation Photo

Check today's Tribune Real Estate section, page 22, to see Rosemary and Marla Lee receiving the Pismo Coast Realtors donation to Womenade. Thanks to all!

Immediate Need

For the first time in a year, Prado Day Center is out of cold cereal. If you would like to donate, bring cereal to the Center at 43 Prado Rd. or to my house. Thanks!

Pismo Beach Association of Realtors

Friday, July 13th, Womenade received $1,909.66 from the Pismo Beach Association of Realtors as a gift from their May golf tourney. Rosemary Cleaves and Marla Lee Eaton received the donation at today's Association meeting. Thanks to the realtors, golfers, and especially Stacy Gregory.  Watch for their photo in the Tribune.

Melaleuca Donation

During 2011, Melaleuca donated $912.13 to Womenade!  If you want more information, contact Elaine Stewart:  balancedelaine@gmail.com.  Thanks, Elaine!

Engle & Associates Insurance to Benefit Womenade in 2012

Engle & Associates Insurance is giving back to the community in 2012 by donating $5.00 to San Luis Obispo County Womenade for every referral made to their office!  The company's goal is to hit at least 200 referrals and give $1,000 to Womenade.  Contact information:  (805) 781.6336 or protection@engleinsurance.com.  Womenade is grateful for this ongoing support!

Henry W. Bull Foundation

The Henry W. Bull Foundation has generously donated $1,500 to Womenade.  We are grateful for their continuing support.  The entire grant will be used to help local people in need.

San Luis Obispo Women's Network

At their December 21st meeting, diapers, wipes, amazing blankets, children's socks and underwear and more were donated by the San Luis Obispo Women's Network and distributed by Womenade to families in need throughout our county.  Special thanks to Nicole Pazdan of Elder Placement Professionals, Inc. for selecting Womenade as the focus for giving.

Morro Bay Presbyterian Church

 We are grateful to the deacons of Morro Bay Presbyterian Church for donating $500 to Womenade.  Special thanks to Deborah Whitson.  Womenade will direct these funds to help families on the Coast.

100+ Women Who Care

 December 16th, Cathie Orrick, founder of the local chapter of 100+ Women Who care, presented Womenade with a $6,700 donation.  Special thanks to Joyce Rabellino who nominated Womenade!  100+ Women Who Care is a group of San Luis Obispo County residents who want to make a positive impact locally.  Meetings are held biannually to decide which local charity will benefit from the individual donations of its members.  So many lives will be touched by their incredible gift!   For more information about this group, visit www.100womenwhocareslo.com.

San Luis Obispo Association of REALTORS

At their December 13th meeting, Hayley Townley presented Womenade with San Luis Obispo Association of REALTORS' Oktoberfest Golf Tournament donation.  The amazing $4,800 contribution will meet needs throughout our county.  Womenade is extremely grateful for this generous gift!

Triad Real Estate and Investment Group

Triad adopted one of Womenade's families for the holidays.  Instead of their annual Secret Santa program, the staff purchased toys, diapers, clothes, shoes, and more for a struggling family with 2 young boys and newborn twins.  Special thanks to Rodessa Newton and Natalie.

Scenic Coast Association of Realtors

At its 2011 Annual Holiday Breakfast and Installation of Officers, the Scenic Coast Association of Realtors donated $5,345.70 to the San Luis Obispo County Womenade.  We are extremely grateful for this, the largest ever, donation to our efforts.  Every penny will go to work to help individuals in San Luis Obispo County.

Womens Council of Realtors

Womenade was presented with a check for $500 from the Central Coast Chapter of the Womens Council of Realtors at their December 8th luncheon meeting.  We are grateful for this group's continued support.  Special thanks to WCR president, Leona Doidge.

Justin Vineyard and Winery

We are grateful to Jill Councilman and her employer, Justin Vineyard and Winery, for donating $1,000 to San Luis Obispo County Womenade.  The entire grant will be used to help meet the essential needs of people in our community.

Hospice Partners Hope Chest

The Hospice Partners Hope Chest at Higuera and Carmel in San Luis Obispo donated Thanksgiving meals to San Luis Obispo County Womenade.  The dinners, delivered by Jerry and Sharynn Chirpich,  were shared among families in need at Los Ranchos Elementary, in San Luis Obispo.

Laguna Backpack Program

5 families at Laguna receive weekend food that their teens bring home in school backpacks.  Thanks to Vanessa Fujimoto for her leadership, and all the volunteers who make this program so meaningful.

Volunteers include:  Linda Collins, Roberta Filadelfia, Esther Funke, Michele Hall, Donna Jeberjahn, Nanette Tarpinian, Lainie Wachter, and Arlene Yost.  Megan Healy, Laguna counselor, Michaela Ricca, high school student, and intern, Katy Bangs, provide incredible support.

Marianne, the counselors' secretary, said that the children that participated last year would not make eye contact with her; his year they not only make eye contact, but are smiling.  Another District employee who works with some of the teens in this program mentioned that, "These children are the poorest of the poor and so look forward to meals during the weekend."

San Luis Obispo Country Club Womens Golfers

Thanks Vanessa Fujimoto and the San Luis Obispo Country Club Womens Golfers!  At their Thanksgiving tournament, they donated a bounty of food for our Laguna Middle School Backpack Program.  This program provides weekend food for 5 families.

Volunteers for this program are:
Buyers:  Linda Collins, Roberta Filadelfia, Vanessa Fujimoto, Esther Funke, Michele Hall, Donna Jeberjahn, Nan Tarpinian, Lainie Wachter, and Arlene Yost


High school student, Michaela Ricca assists.  School counselor Megan Healy and intern Katy Bangs facilitate.

Turkey Event a Success

Tim Kubinski, former major league baseball player, in conjunction
with the San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department, sponsored a
baseball camp for boys and girls aged 5 through 18, on November 12 and
13. Price of admission was a frozen turkey. Turkeys were donated to
the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo, and Womenade distributed
turkeys to the San Luis Obispo Women's Shelter, San Luis Obispo Child
Development Center, Family Care Network, and families served by San Luis
Obispo County public health nurses. Special thanks to Kaney Foods for storing
the turkeys until they could be delivered by Marcie and John Lindvall, Linda and Peter
Jankay, and Linda Bishop.  Thanks, also, to Chris Lindvall for donating his time
at the park.

National Exchange Club of San Luis Obispo

The National Exchange Club of San Luis Obispo donated $500 to Womenade.  Tom Swem, on behalf of the Board of Directors, made the presentation.  All funds will go to meet child-related needs in our community.

Play it Forward

Tim Kubinski, retired MLB player, in conjunction with the San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department, is sponsoring a baseball camp for boys and girls aged 5 through 18, on November 12 and 13.  The event is at Santa Rosa Park:  9-11 a.m. for 5-8 year old kids; noon-2 p.m. for 9-18 year old kids.  Price of admission is due on Sunday...a frozen turkey/voucher.   Turkeys will be given to the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Women's Shelter, and Womenade.

For more information:  781-7300 or www.slocity.org/parksandrecreation