Good News Friday: Good Deeds - February 7, 2014
Publix Super Markets Charities has committed sponsorship to three upcoming Forty Carrots events, including the Firefly Gala (March 24) and Wine, Women, and Shoes (Nov. 13-15), both of which raise funds for early childhood and parenting education, and a community speaker event (Oct. 9) that offers free advice for parents and educators. For more than 10 years Publix’s charitable foundation has supported the agency; a $100,000 pledge to Forty Carrots was instrumental in the agency’s purchase of its $1.3 million headquarters.
Lasting Looks of Sarasota is hosting a Valentine’s event, 4–6 p.m. next Thursday, Feb. 13, in support of the nonprofit organization Babes Against Brain Cancer. The afternoon features a national glo-mineral make-up artist, Stella and Dot Jewelry by Denise Howell and complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $10. RSVP to Lasting Looks at [email protected] or by calling (941) 539-7990.
Gateway Bank’s president and CEO Shaun P. Merriman announced a total of $27,700 in cash donations supplied by employees to benefit local charities last year. This was a 14 percent increase over their 2012 contributions. Gateway is a United Way supporter in Sarasota and Manatee counties, and participates in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk and the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure. These numbers do not reflect contributions made by Gateway at the corporate level.
Fifth Third Bank and agency of record Leo Burnett introduce the “Pay to the Order Of” Campaign to help fight cancer. For every new customer who opens a checking account with direct deposit and makes three online bill payments, Fifth Third will give $150 to the customer and donate $150 to Stand Up To Cancer.
The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance announces “The Ranch Scramble” fund raiser at Waterlefe Golf & River Club in Bradenton. Proceeds benefit LWRBA. Check-in begins at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 25. The cost is $175; registration and sponsorship details can be found here.