Bernie & Phyl’s Donation Site

Ms Naomi Shore
Public Relations Coordinator
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture
308 East  Main Street
Norton, MA 02766

Dear Naomi,

Thanks very much for your donation in support of our 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament: a $25 gift Certificate to your fine furniture store, which we used in our raffle. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and especially the youth and families helped by the proceeds, know that we are most grateful for your support.

Your generosity along with that of our sponsors, donors and golfers helped us raise roughly $14,000, a wonderful amount! A copy of our program, with an acknowledgment of your support, is enclosed. We hope you take pride in knowing you helped make it happen.

We are always eager to improve our Golf Tournament and other fundraising efforts. If you have ideas, or wish to discuss new ways for your own involvement, please feel free to contact any one of us or Development Director Dan LeBrun (tel.: 508-226-1015, fax: 508-226-6917) We certainly hope you will continue to be a valued Tournament contributor in the future.

Again, thanks. We are truly grateful for your partnership that benefits New Hope’s Big Brothers Big Sisters program, along with our other critically needed programs, as it also demonstrates your support of our often lifesaving work.

Steve Hagopian, Chair

Ms. Naomi Shore
Public Relations Coordinator
Bernie & Phyl’s
308 East Main Street
Norton, MA 02766

Dear Naomi:

The Worcester County Food Bank thanks Bernie & Phyl’s for donating a $25.00 Gift Certificate to our 6th Annual Get Teed Off To Fight Hunger Golf Tournament, held May 17″ at the Juniper Hill Golf Course. This year’s event raised $25,000 for the Food Bank.

Each year, the Food Bank distributes nearly 5 million pounds of donated food to 288 partner agencies. These partners include local food pantries, shelters, community meal programs, after school programs, senior centers and residential programs. This food helps to feed over 85,000 people.

Thanks to your generosity, the Food Bank will continue to have a positive impact on the lives of many people every day, year round. We are proud to include you in our community of friends that cares about feeding hungry people today, while we work to create hunger-free communities of tomorrow.

Again, THANK YOU for your support of the Worcester County Food Bank.

Sincerely,

David Carpenter
Golf Committee, Chair

Naomi Shore
Public Relations Coordinator
Bernie & Phyl’s
308 East Main Street
Norton, MA 02766

Dear Naomi,

The Northbridge Mentoring Partnership would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your contribution in the form of a $25.00 gift certificate, for which you received no gifts or services in return. Your donation will be used in our Picnic in the Park raffle. All proceeds will be used to continue our programs success and to enrich children’s lives in the different activities that we provide.

Our program provides positive role models for young people and an opportunity for those role models to share their unique gifts, life experiences, and wisdom through a one- to-one relationship. We appreciate your recognition and want to express our gratitude. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Bernie and Phyl’s for its support of Mentoring programs throughout Massachusetts through your public service announcements.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Sincerely,

Gina Maguire
Program Director
Northbridge Mentoring

Dear Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture,

Thank you for your support of the 2005 Taunton Catholic Schools Auction and Dinner Dance. Our goals were to hold a fun event for the Taunton Catholic Schools community and to raise funds to benefit the Mission of the four schools. To maintain the quality of education and standards at the school, we depend on a variety of fundraisers and the generosity of people like you.

The event was a tremendous success as we met both goals. Over 350 people enjoyed dinner and dancing at the Auction on April 30th and we raised just under $60,000.00 for the Taunton Catholic Schools. The funds are already being put to good use in each school by purchasing new equipment and improving technology - all in support of the education of our students.

Your Auction Donation was crucial to our success and is appreciated by all at The Taunton Catholic Schools. So, once again, Thank you for your contribution of a Gift Certificate to Bernie and Phyl’s valued at $25.00.

We hope that you will be able to help us at next year’s event as we build on this year’s success.

Sincerely,

Deborah Smith
Chairperson
Auction ‘05

William J. Tranter
Director of Development
Coyle and Cassidy High School

Naomi Shore
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture
308 East Main Street
Norton, MA 02766

Dear Ms. Shore:

Thank you for your donation of a $25.00 Gift Certificate toward the raffle at The New England Center for Children/Dunkin’ Donuts Eighth Annual Golf Classic.

Proceeds from this year’s Golf Classic will go toward the Annual Fund at NECC, which allows us to provide much of the vital equipment that helps each of our students reach his or her goals to attain greater independence. Support from individuals, corporations and foundations have made a tremendous impact on the quality of life for children at NECC.

Here are some examples of what the Annual Fund has allowed us to provide for our students:

* Computers and software
* Upgrades to existing computer equipment
* Furnishings for our group residences
* Gym equipment
* Extensive refurbishment of 14 group homes
* Serving line equipment in our cafeteria, where our student workers serve lunch each day
* Playground and recreational equipment
* Personal Assistive Communication Devices

Your support allows us to expand and improve our facilities, programs, and learning materials in order to provide a superior learning and growth experience for the students we serve. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Eames
Director of Special Events

Naomi Shore
Public Relations Coordinator
Bernie and Phyl’s Furniture
308 East Main St
Norton, MA 02766

Dear Naomi,

We want to thank you for your donation to the Greater Worcester Habitat for Humanity Raising the Roof dinner auction held on April 14, 2005. The event was a great success, with over 200 local business leaders and other Habitat supporters attending. Please note that GWHFH is a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.

The money raised from the event will be used to provide a home for two families in the Greater Worcester area. This winter we completed a duplex to house the DeSoto family and the Culross family. The parents and the six children are now in a safe and decent home, which will provide a stable environment for their lives to unfold.

The Greater Worcester Habitat for Humanity began serving communities in Central Massachusetts in 1985, and has built homes for twenty-three low-income families in the Greater Worcester area. Our mission is to create decent homes in good communities by working in continuing partnership with people in need who are committed and able to become homeowners. Habitat believes that the greatest means to assist families is by providing them with a home ownership opportunity. Simple, decent, and affordable housing can have a profound impact on stabilizing a family and providing for long-term security. The Habitat program is one of empowerment: a hand up, not a hand out. With growing support of the community and businesses like yours, we are increasingly able to offer low income families an interest free mortgage and a chance for a new life in their very own home.

We sincerely thank you for your donation.

Sincerely, The Auction Committee

Ms. Naomi Shore
Public Relations
Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture
308 East Main Street
Norton, MA 02766

Dear Naomi:

On behalf of the Board and Staff of Family & Children’s Service, we thank you for your generous donation in support of the agency’s 13th Annual Spring Reception and Silent Auction.

I am enclosing a complimentary ticket and hope you will be our guest that evening. We will honor Francie Sudak, Lynn teacher, for her devotion to children and fades in Lynn. There be food, music and a presentation by some of the children and parents who use our Family Resource Center, which will benefit from the proceeds of this event.

Your donation of a gift certificate for $25.00 to the silent auction will be a key element in our success, and will be acknowledged by our Master of Ceremonies

Thank you again for your interest and support. We hope you will consider helping us again next year.

Sincerely,

Anna Marie Ventura
Director of Development

Ms. Naomi Shore
Public Relations Coordinator
Bernie & Phyl’s
308 East Main Street
Norton, MA 02766

Dear Ms. Shore:

Thank you for Bernie & Phyl’s donation of a gift certificate valued at $25 for Milton Hospital’s ‘The Art of Giving’ fundraiser. The evening was a great success, and all proceeds from the event will support the purchase of a state-of-the-art 16-slice CT scanner that will improve diagnostic services for Milton Hospital patients.

Your contribution helps ensure the success of our fundraising event. It also helps Milton Hospital continue to offer the latest technology and highest quality healthcare to the community. We appreciate your donation and your support of Milton Hospital.

Sincerely,

Susan M. Schepici
Executive Director Development and Public Relations

Dear Bernie and Phyl:

I am writing on behalf of all the children and staff members on Unit 1 to thank you for your generous donation of the oak table and chairs set for our new Conference Room. The Conference Room was expressly planned with the idea of a private, peaceful area apart from the general unit that could be used for admissions, talking groups, and meetings with families.

Your gift has defined the look of the room as just such a place. We are using it already, and we all love it!

Sincerely,

Ralph Buopane, PhD
Program Director
McLean-Franciscan Child & Adolescent Mental Health Program
Franciscan Hospital for Children