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P.O. Box 1046 SLO, CA 93406

Inside this issue

Vice President’s Message ……….. 2

Season to Believe Donors ......... 2

Season to Believe 2017 ……………… 3

Sunshine Sacks ………………………. 4

Fund a Cause Donors ……………… 4

DJs for PJs ……………………………… 5

2016 Grant Recipients …………….. 6

CCFC Board of Directors …………. 6

Trustee Luncheon ……………………. 7

CCFC Trustees ………………………… 7

CCFC Supporters ……………………. 8

Calendar of Events

• Supporter Luncheon March 14, 2018 11:00 am SLO Country Club

• Children’s Day in the Plaza April 7, 2018

• Morro Bay Kite Festival April 28-29, 2018

President’s Message ~ Muriel Harkins

“The best and most beautiful things in the

world cannot be seen or even touched -

they must be felt with the heart.” Helen

Keller

Happy New Year to all our supporters,

trustees, grant recipients, and members!

CCFC had the most wonderful celebration

at their Season to Believe winter event in

December 2017. Once again, members all

pitched in to create a magical night in a beautifully decorated Veteran’s

Hall. Friends, family and members had a great dinner and raised enough

money to give out grants to San Luis Obispo’s Children’s organizations

totaling $81,000. All that love and positive energy came though to pro-

pel us into the next year. Thanks to all our friends who supported us.

We feel positive that we can continue making a difference in children’s

lives this coming year. Be sure to mark your calendars for the Support-

er’s Luncheon on March 14 to hear how our grant recipients are helping

children in our county. It is always very inspiring to hear their personal

stories and to know how much our combined dedication is rewarded. In

today’s world we CAN make a difference working together. Thanks to

everyone who has helped us reach our goal!

Muriel Harkins, President

Winter-Spring 2018 Newsletter

Grant Information

Does your organization sup-port children at risk in San Luis Obispo County? Grants are available to assist your organization. Grants may be submitted anytime but must be postmarked by Septem-ber 30, 2018. Grant forms and guidelines are available on our website: Central-coastfundsforchildren.org

As we begin an exciting new year and look back on a very busy and

successful 2017, the heart of our organization is its dedicated and hard-

working members. That heart just continues to grow and get warmer

every year. We have had the pleasure to welcome a new provisional

member, Carolyn Brown. She and her husband and two children come

to us from Visalia, Ca. She specialized as an orthopedic nurse for 30

years. We were sad to have Ricki Pace, an active, vital part of this or-

ganization for many years, transition to Trustee. However due to the

fact that we are so fortunate to have such an active group of Trustees,

we are not saying goodbye to Ricki. She will just join the ranks of our

hardworking, always there when you need them, Trustee members.

Gay Hull has taken a six month leave of absence but will be welcomed

back with open arms. As of this date we have 32 active members with

openings for three new members. You won’t find a better group of la-

dies. Everyone is fun loving, welcoming, enthusiastic and committed to

the children of San Luis Obispo County.

Debbie Craven, Vice-President

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Vice-President’s Message ~ Debbie Craven

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Where’s Sweeney

Express Pros

Ann Whitehead

Black Horse Espresso & Bakery

Staples

Price Barn VRBO

Dena Price

LeeAnne & George Fisher

Mission Linen Supply

Alfie & Diane Martinelli

Cakes by Judy

Colleen & Bob Clarke

Chamisal Vineyards

Tolosa Winery

Jim & Sandy Copeland

Tap It Brewery

Saucelito Canyon Winery

Laetitia Winery

Chamisal Vineyards

Dorn’s the Original Breakers

Café

San Luis Bay Winery

Herb & Diane Filipponi

Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa

Darrel & Linda Rundstrom

Lucas & Emily Grant

A Place to Grow

The Galley Restaurant

Hospice du Rhone-

Vicki Carroll

Rave Salon

Trio Boutique

Karen & Richard Wilson

Lori Betz

Bay Laurel Gardens

San Luis Auto Center

San Luis Obispo Noontime

Kiwanis

Sea Chest Oyster Bar

Little Sur Inn

Tobin James Cellars

David & Susan Murray

Nancy Hayward

Sea Crest Hotel

Shell Beach Brewhouse

Tastes of the Valley

Templeton Beauty Salon

Caroline Rocha

Le Crème Boutique

Revive MD

Hula Hut

Ancient Peaks Winery

Templeton Middle School

Ukulele Club

Central Coast Children’s

Choir’s Young Men’s Ensemble

& AVE Women’s Ensemble

Dr. Marty Craven

Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity

Josh Cross

Circle K

Season to Believe Donors

Season to Believe 2017

On December 1, the Veteran’s Building was

transformed into a magical winter wonderland for

CCFC’s annual event, Season to Believe. Christmas

trees twinkled with white lights and tables featured

festive holiday centerpieces created by CCFC mem-

bers. Guests sipped champagne as they socialized

with friends and perused both the live and silent

auction items and the centerpieces to be raffled.

The delicious dinner was catered by Auten Brothers

and cupcakes for dessert were provided by Judy

Knapp. Where’s Sweeny entertained guests before

and after dinner with favorite tunes from the 60’s,

70’s, and 80’s. The Templeton Middle School Ukule-

le Band performed a variety of songs and the Young

Men’s Ensemble and AVE Women’s Ensemble from

the Central Coast Children’s Choir serenaded guests

during dinner. Dr. Marty Craven served as our auc-

tioneer. The success of this event is due to both the

businesses and individuals who donated services,

wine, coffee, linens, glasses, auction items and en-

tertainment. They are listed on page 2. A huge

thank you also goes to our CCFC members who all

assisted in making this event so successful. That is

what our organization is about ~ doing whatever it

takes!!

Joanne Rogoff, Chairperson Claudia Grant, and Paula Tolbert

Templeton Middle School Ukelele Band

Where’s Sweeny

CCFC members Cyndi Framme, Patricia Kowal,

Marilyn Blake, Susan Murray, Kristy Wilson,

and Patti Hempenius

Fund a Cause ~ Sunshine Sacks There are approximately 350 children in out-of-

home care in San Luis Obispo County. When children

are taken from their homes and put into the foster care

system, they leave with only the clothes they are wear-

ing. In 2007 a group of CCFC members began a program

of creating a fun-filled sack stuffed with a blanket,

stuffed animal, toothpaste, toothbrush, crayon, coloring

book, hair brush and other comfort items. When these

children are given our Sunshine Sacks it is the only pos-

session they have.

We obtain some of these items and fabric

through generous community donations, Kiwanis de

Tolosa and Saint Barnabas Thrift Store in Arroyo Grande.

We distribute these bags to The Family Care Network,

Women’s Shelter and The South County Youth Coalition.

Our Sunshine Sacks have also been provided to the fami-

lies that have qualified for the Housing Support Program

which are referred due to domestic violence. This year

alone we delivered 187 Sunshine Sacks.

The requests for Sunshine Sacks increased dra-

matically and we exhausted the donated funds to pur-

chase items to fill the sacks. As part of the live auction

in this year’s Season to Believe, one of the auction items

was Fund a Cause which would benefit our Sunshine

Sacks program. Over $9,000 was raised just for the Sun-

shine Sacks program! We are so grateful to our gener-

ous donors.

Also, Sharon Baldridge who has coordinated

this program along with Cheryl Fernandez is retiring

after 18 years. We thank her for all that she has done

for the Sunshine Sacks program. Two newer members,

Julie Cross and Lynn Hames will work with Cheryl to con-

tinue this valuable and rewarding program.

$1500

Angela Brokaw

$1000

David and Lynda Nath

Jim and Ann Whitehead

$500

Larry and Jeanette Meek

Tom and Pam Brown

Dave and Mary Stornetta

Jim Zukowski

Susan Pino

Fund a Cause Donors

$250

Mike and Christy Palmer

David and Susan Murray

Dennis and Cheryl Fernandez

Lucas Grant

Jon and Maronee Hollister

Paul and Denise Hodgson

Justin and Ashley Allison

Sharon Beko

Sonny and Shelley Higginbotham

Barney and Linda Reitner

JT and Susan Haas

$100

Ken and Leslie Rodman

Tony and Connie Buffa

Walt and Helen Rehm

Mike and Dianne Draze

Jay and Paula Gingrich

Cheryl Siebert

Tom and Paula Tolbert

Kevin and Jerri Pence

Judy Money

Rick and Pam Racouillat

Bruce and Sandy Brandenburg

Colleen Clarke

Cheryl Fernandez, Julie Cross, Lynne Hames

Chairpersons

Cheryl Fernandez, Julie Cross, Lynne Hames

Sunshine Sacks Chairpersons

$50

Steve and Lynn Hames

Brittany Gingrich

Kristy Wilson

On December 9, 2017, Central Coast Funds for Children held its annual pajama drive at the Woodland Plaza in Paso Robles. KJUG broadcasted live from the parking lot in front of Golden 1 Credit Union and JC Penny’s. Central Coast Funds for Children was privileged to be able to help coordinate the event to collect pajamas for the children. The DJ’s drew listeners and supporters from all over the county and kept them advised of the needs and any special sizes. In the end, Central Coast Funds for Children delivered over 500 pairs of pajamas to the Women’s Shelter, ALPHA, RISE, Family Resource Center, Family Care Net-work, Child Resource Center, Friends of Martha’s Place, CAPSLO, Public Health Depart-ment, North County Connection Recovery Resource Center, Transitions Mental Health, ACTS, South County Youth Coalition and Womenade. Christmas was surely brighter and warmer for the children who benefited from the generosity of our community. Thank you to all who donated pajamas and a BIG thank you to KJUG and Golden 1 Credit Union for once again partnering with Central Coast Funds for Children.

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DJs for PJs

Lynn Hames, Cheryl Fernandez, Pam Boone, Muriel Harkins

CCFC members Carolyn Klingler, Cheryl Fernandez

and trustee Ann Whitehead collect pajamas.

KJUG, 98.1 fm, DJ’s broadcast from Paso Robles.

Over 500

pairs of

pajamas

sorted and

ready for

delivery.

Cheryl Fernandez, Julie Cross, Lynne Hames

2017 CCFC Grant Recipients

Affordable Housing Paso Robles

(Paso Housing Authority) $2000

Along Comes Hope $2000

Assistance League $1000

Atascadero Loaves and Fishes $3000

Boys and Girls Club of South SLO County $1000

Camp Fire Central Coast of California $2000

Center for Family Strengthening $5000

Central Coast Children’s Choir $1500

Children’s Museum at the Paso Robles Firehouse $2500

Coastal Performing Arts Foundation $1000

Coast Union High School Garden $1500

Community Counseling Center $2000

Community Foundation of Estero Bay $3000

Equine Alliance Youth Foundation $2000

Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County $3000

Fort Hope $2000

Learn, Connect, Play Foundation $1500

Orchestra Novo $500

Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation $2000

Performing Arts Center, SLO $2500

Pregnancy & Parenting Support (ALPHA) $4000

Restorative Partners, Inc. $2500

RISE San Luis Obispo County $4000

Royal Family Kids Camp of SLO $3000

San Luis Obispo High School/ Sober Grad NIGHT $1000

San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre $2000

San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra $1000

South County Youth Coalition $3000

Special Olympics $2500

Transitions- Mental Health Association $4000

Tolosa Dental Health

Partnership for Children SLO Co. $5000

The LINK Family Resource Center (Central Coast LINK) $4000

Child Development Center $4000

TOTAL GRANTS AWARDED 2017: $81,000

TOTAL GRANTS AWARDED 1994—2017

over $1,600,000

CCFC Board of Directors 2017

President:

Muriel Harkins

Vice-President:

Debbie Craven

Grant Review Chairman:

Joanne Rogoff

Fund Raising Coordinator:

Paula Tolbert

Treasurer:

Susan Murray

Recording Secretary:

Cheryl Fernandez

Corresponding Secretary:

Linda Rundstrom & Gay Hull

Parliamentarian:

Patti Hempenius

Grant Review Board

Paula Gingrich

Gay Hull

Diane Martinelli

Paula Tolbert

Pam Boone

Carolyn Klingler

CCFC Board Members: Susan Murray, Muriel

Harkins, Debbie Craven, Patti Hempenius, Joanne

Rogoff, Cheryl Fernandez, Paula Tolbert.

Trustee Luncheon

Each year, Central Coast Funds for Children recognizes their supportive trustees by honoring them at a

special luncheon. This year the Trustee Luncheon was held on October 25, 2017 at Upper Crust Tratto-

ria. Members and trustee enjoyed an afternoon of socializing, reminiscing, and dining.

Trustees Leila Humphrey, Anne Brown, Ann Hanson, Jeanette Meek, Judy Barnett, and Ann Whitehead.

CCFC Trustees

We wish to extend a sincere thank you to our wonderful trustees.

These ladies have been active members in CCFC for ten or more

years. They continue to support CCFC by donating both monetarily and by participating in our

meetings and events.

Louise Angerer Judy Barnett Carol Berry Linda Booker

Bonnie Brinton Anne Brown Deronda Burdette Mary Ciernia

Pam Clark Marge Cooper Kathy Coull Eleanor Coverdale

Betty Flagg Marianne Fonte Vanessa Fujimoto Madi Gates

Ann Hansen Carol Huff Leila Humphrey Virginia Hysen

Francine Johnston Liz Keese Jeanette Meek Ginny Nicolaides

Ricki Pace Ann Silva Diana Volny Ann Whitehead

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Thank you CCFC Supporters!

CCFC Supporters 2017

CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR

LEVEL OF CHOICE:

COMMITTED $500 and above

COMPASSIONATE

$300 to $499

FAITHFUL $100 to $299

CARING

$35 to $99

FAITHFUL Gerry Johnson R. L. Cruikshanks Better Business Financial Services Barbara Attinello Marlene Peter Susan Piel Lynn Ekegren Maureen Marquis Patricia Eister Deronda Burdette Geraldine Hruby Pat McAdams

CARING Robert Sorensen Louis Tedone Muriel Feuer Toppy Miller Sylvia Drucker Linda Thompson Olga Harway Tonny Murray Jan Carsel Roberta Hesser Lynn Hollister Mary and Chris Gardner Judy Fitzgerald Eve Opinion Sally Moore Jeraldine Pence Trudi Travis Ann Whitehead

COMPASSIONATE Rickie Spitzer Martha Michalojko Corinne Cilli Meredith Takken Larry & Jeanette Meek

COMMITTED Angela Brokaw Renaissance Charitable Foundation X 2 (Beth Thornton) Cherise Gordon Susan Silverstein San Luis Obispo County Medical Society St. Barnabas Thrift Shop Tap It Brewing Co Melinda Bollinger Ann and Jim Whitehead Bertha Tyler Cecelia (Kate) Riggins Deronda Burdette Tom and Pam Brown Duane & Pamela Fischer Bonnie Brinton Susan Silverstein Sandra Wheeler Vetter Trust Gary & Muriel Harkins Mary Benner M. Hawkins Robert & Janice Verity San Luis Mini Storage

FAITHFUL, con’t Janice Murphy Jo Ann Jennings Susan Polk Charlotte Weinberg Ricki Spitzer Dennis and Becky Falasco Movie Group Cal Flats Solar Mary Ciernia Carol Berry Darlene DeChance Barbara Heneveld Mary Pollock Shirley Petrie Holmes Garth and Joanne Benham Deanna Riedlsperger Richard & Denise Morey