Prudential California Realty is
having a company-wide “Giving Day” on March 6, 2010. All 35 offices between California
and Nevada
will be participating in a community service project. The Walnut Creek office is
sponsoring Fresh Start WC (www.FreshStartWC.org),
a respite and service center for those who are homeless, at risk of becoming
homeless, unemployed and the working poor. Fresh Start serves the Contra Costa area.
The agents of
Prudential Walnut Creek are collecting contributions and donations such as canned
goods, gently used clothing, gift cards and other necessities to benefit Fresh
Start. Checks in any amount will be
appreciated and should be made out to “Fresh Start”. Donations can be picked-up by agents or can
be dropped off at our office anytime during business hours up to and including
the day of the event.
On March 6th,
Prudential Walnut Creek will have a fundraiser event at the office located at 2051 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
in Walnut Creek.
Please join us as we raise money, collect
donations and contributions, and celebrate the day with a BBQ, Bake Sale and
Shred-a-thon. The event will start at 10:00
AM through 3:00 PM.
Below are
examples of urgently needed items:
·Food Pantry: cases of bottled water, pop-top cans of tuna,
soups, stews, meats, fruits, and vegetables, snack packages, peanut butter
& jelly, crackers, juice boxes, milk, hot and cold cereals, cup of noodles,
pasta, rice, coffee creamer, sugar packets, etc.
·Gift Cards, Gas Cardsand public transportation tickets such as BART,
County Connections.
·New or Gently Used Clothing for Men, Women and Children: socks,
t-shirts, pants, shirts, undergarments, coats, gloves and scarves, etc.
·Personal Hygiene Items for Men and Women and Children: toothpaste,
tooth brushes, mouthwash, lotion, shampoo, soaps, deodorant, razors, shaving
cream, feminine hygiene products, first aid supplies, aspirin, allergy &
cold medicines,
·Laundry Supplies: detergent, fabric softeners, stain remover,
etc.
·Paper Products & other items for meals: sturdy paper
plates and bowls, plastic cutlery, 8-oz paper coffee cups, napkins, paper
towels, latex gloves, etc.
·Non-Shelter Amelioration: new or gently used and in good
condition tents and sleeping bags, lanterns, mosquito repellent with Deet, ant stakes.
·Office Supplies:Paper clips, copy paper,
printer cartridges for a Canon MX310 (black &/or color) Canon 40 B,
black ink Canon 41 C, color ink.
We look forward to seeing you at the “Company
Giving Day” event on March 6th. Let’s
work together and support this wonderful organization within our community.
