SEASON OF GOOD RETURNS
On Sunday afternoon, December 6th, the women of Arbor Greene and their friends turned out for their 2nd Annual tennis charity event held at Arbor Greene. Event sponsors/organizers were Maxine Belcher, Geri Burke and Eileen Farrell.
Cost of entry was $10, one can of food and some gently used children's clothing. Three charities are being supported by this event:
Metropolitan Ministries, a 4 star, highly rated charity.
http://www.metromin.org/
2002 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33602
tel: (813) 209-1267
fax: (813) 209-1080
For over 35 years,
Metropolitan Ministries has served poor and homeless men, women, and
children in the Tampa Bay region. The Ministries has gone from a
single room food pantry, to one of America's most effective and
innovative caregivers. Serving approximately 100-150 families daily
through Outreach and Prevention Services, the Ministries remains committed to breaking the cycle of poverty...today, tomorrow and always.
Oasis http://www.oasis-network.org/
#315
16057 Tampa Palms Blvd. West
Tampa, FL 33647-2001
Phone: Ginger
Bean at 813-975-8179
Fax: 813-977-8282
The acronym OASIS stands for
Outreach Assisting Students In Schools. This non-profit organization was
specifically developed as a unique and effective way of directly distributing
donations of children's personal items to our county's most needy public school
children. Direct communication and cooperation with school based social workers
and other school representatives make this effort possible.
And the money this year went to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
The 27 ladies, while having a great time playing tennis, raised over $300 in cash and lots of food and clothes.
Our wonderful charity participants are pictured below:
The event was won by Barb Turon , followed closely by Dawn Perez.
Thanks to everyone who turned out for the event! Stay tuned for next year, as the ladies plan to do it again! Tentative date: 12/5/2010.
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