CHARM Foundation -- Fulfilling Wishes Through Contributions.News/Assignment Editors RANCHO ran·cho n. pl. ran·chos Southwestern U.S. 1. A hut or group of huts for housing ranch workers. 2. A ranch. SANTA MARGARITA Santa Margarita ("Saint Margaret") may refer to:
Local Charity to Donate a Van to Laura House, a Year Supply of Non-Perishable Goods to Gabriel House and Supplies to Local Soup Kitchen It's not often a wish is fulfilled just weeks after it's expressed, but for the Laura House, a San Clemente San Clemente (săn klĭmĕn`tē), city (1990 pop. 41,100), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast; inc. 1928. Camp Pendleton, a large U.S. marine base, adjoins the city, which is chiefly residential. shelter for battered women, it is experiencing the fulfillment of its wish list as it awaits the delivery of a full-size van by the CHARM Foundation on January 20. In December, the CHARM Foundation, a local non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. that donates 100 percent of all proceeds raised to those in need, met Laura House's first wish by donating $1,000 cash to support the shelter's Christmas party and followed it up with $10,000 in nonperishable goods. "The CHARM Foundation is progressively chipping away at the Laura House wish list given to us last month, and we are excited to be able to donate the van they've needed for some time," said Glenn McCusker, founder, CHARM Foundation. "It is because of the donations raised throughout 1999 that we are able to meet the needs of the Laura House and other worthy charities. We can't help everyone, but it is our mission to use every dime of the proceeds to help all of those we can." CHARM Foundation Recent Donations In addition to giving to the Laura House, the CHARM Foundation has committed to supplying the Gabriel House, a Mexican orphanage ORPHANAGE, Eng. law. By the custom of London, when a freeman of that city dies, his estate is divided into three parts, as follows: one third part to the widow; another, to the children advanced by him in his lifetime, which is called the orphanage; and the other third part may be by him for severely mentally and physically challenged physically challenged adj. Having a physical disability or impairment, especially one that limits mobility. See Usage Note at challenged. n. (used with a pl. children, with all of its nonperishable goods for the year 2000. Quarterly, the CHARM Foundation will deliver $3,000 worth of nonperishable goods to the Gabriel House and the 14 children living there. The more than million dollars in proceeds the CHARM Foundation raised throughout 1999 have benefited many charities, including the Orangewood orangewood, n the wood of choice for the working tips of porte polishers, due to its resistance to splitting and its ability to carry polishing agents. See porte polisher. Children's Home, Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, Child Haven, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), Rainbow House and the United Way. Upcoming CHARM Foundation Events On Jan. 29, 2000, the CHARM Foundation will sponsor a pancake pancake, thin, flat cake, made of batter and baked on a griddle or fried in a pan. Pancakes, probably the oldest form of bread, are known in different forms throughout the world. breakfast at Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. In addition to supplying the manpower to work the pancake breakfast, CHARM will donate warm clothing and a three-month supply of diapers. On Jan. 28-30, 2000, the CHARM Foundation will exhibit at the Pacific Shoreline Marathon event in a 10x10 booth donated by the marathon promoters. Those interested in learning more about the CHARM Foundation, or making contributions to this unique charity may stop by the booth at this time. About CHARM Foundation The CHARM Foundation stands for giving and for building dreams and is devoted to helping those in need across the nation. Founded in 1998 by Glenn and April McCusker, the CHARM Foundation is a unique nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. designed to raise money for distribution to various worthy charities nationwide. Since its inception, the CHARM Foundation has raised and placed over $1 million. It is out of the Foundation's generosity that its mission can be realized -- that 100 percent of all proceeds raised can go toward their intended use, to help those people and charities in need. For more information call 888/82-CHARM (888/822-4276). |
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