Mercy Housing California
Project: Set up collection bins at more than 80 branch locations throughout the state for an ongoing collection of school supply donations With an initial goal of filling 500 school backpacks, CB&T doubled that number, donating more than 1,100 backpacks filled with back-to-school items that were distributed to students throughout the state starting the new school year. “Our communities are so grateful for CB&T’s generous donation,” said Amelita Pascual, regional director of philanthropy at Mercy Housing California. Jonathan Wolf, director of Housing Services, echoed
impact in my community,” she said. “I can honestly say it’s the most fun I’ve ever had volunteering.” Established in 2007, Feeding San Diego is the leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization in San Diego County. It provides more than 40 million meals every year to children, families, seniors, college students, military families, veterans, people facing homelessness and other underserved populations.
the sentiment. “I was overwhelmed by the generosity and support CB&T has given to our residents,” he said. “My car was overflowing with backpacks as I was driving them up to Oxnard.” The organization is the largest regional
Orange County United Way
Project: Hand-painted inspirational quotes, slogans and images on the walls of a school’s handball courts In this community mural-painting project, CB&T joined Orange County United Way and Operation Clean to brighten up the handball courts at Del Obispo Elementary, a Title 1 school in San Juan Capistrano. “It was a fantastic experience,” said CB&T associate Ryan Clark. “I got a lot of enjoyment from participating in the mural project, and I want to say that giving back to the community in that way felt great. I think I can speak for the other participants to say they shared that same feeling.” Del Obispo Elementary principal Suzanne Heck thanked the volunteers and noted that the murals will be greatly appreciated by the 320 students and teachers at the school. “Our students deserve a beautiful campus where they can learn and grow,” she
division of Mercy Housing Inc., and has developed and operates 134
affordable communities with more than 9,000 homes serving lower-income seniors, families and people who have experienced homelessness.
Feeding San Diego
Project: Helped sort, pack and prepare distribution of more than 8,800 pounds of fresh, nutritious food to help San Diegans coping with hunger This was the second time volunteering at Feeding San Diego for CB&T operations administrator Judy Young. She continues to value the positive experience of helping such a vital nonprofit. “I truly enjoy seeing everyone working together for a great cause and I always leave feeling uplifted knowing that my contributions make a meaningful
said. “The murals not only beautify our school, but also bring inspiration.”
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