ABOUT THE CARING HEARTS CHARITY
Check presentation at City House of Collin County
Check presentation at the Family Outreach Center of Collin County
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Adam Bellissimo
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Janeen Bellissimo
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Joe DeMartino – Treasurer
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Laurel Grauff Caras – President
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Jeff Hicks – Secretary
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Olivia Kemp – Vice President
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Steve Kemp
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Jill Russell
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John Sanders
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Eric Wolfe
The Community of Caring Hearts Charity has contributed
$686,000
to the following local community charities:
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Shiloh Place of McKinney
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Minnie’s Food Pantry
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The Monsignor Henry V. Petter Endowment Fund
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Adat Chaverim
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The Assistance Center of Collin County
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Family Outreach Center of Collin County
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Agape Resource and Assistance Center
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City House
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Emily's Place
The Community of Caring Hearts Charity was formed in 2012 by a group of community-minded charitable individuals with a desire to serve those in need in our community. It is a registered 501(c)(3) charity. We are an all-volunteer organization. No paid staff!
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The CCHC raises funds through the promotion of charitable events. Funds raised from events and donations are allocated to local charities identified through a vetting process by the CCHC Board.
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Donors can give confidently knowing that funds will be maximized and pooled with other donations to impact in a much larger way than individual contributions to a charity (the multiplier effect).
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The goal of our organization is to distribute 100% of the net proceeds from each event that we host to non-profit organizations in our community. We are an all-volunteer organization. Our administrative costs are less than 1% of our gross income. Therefore, the impact of our donor proceeds for those in need in our community is much greater than other similar organizations.
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CCHC also enhances its charter by ensuring that the charities we designate are stable and operating with low operating costs.
OUR PURPOSE
MISSION STATEMENT
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To enrich the lives of individuals and families who are in need by raising funds to support sustainable local charities that can improve and transform the future of the people they serve.
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Facilitate a direct connection between donors and those in need
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Ensure a high percentage of the funds raised reach individuals and families
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Help other charities help those in need
Our organization will focus its charitable fundraising activities on local community organizations to assist individuals and families who are in need, and where our organizational support will make a significant difference.
Ways In Which You Can Help Support Our Mission
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Sponsorships and Donations
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Live and Silent Auctions
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Raffle Tickets
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Attend our fund-raising events
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
WHAT TO DONATE?
The Community of Caring Hearts has
Gift Giving Opportunities for everyone:
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Sponsorships
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Silent Auction Items
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Gift Cards
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Wine
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Tickets to Sporting Events
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Sports Memorabilia
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Trips & Airline Vouchers
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Jewelry
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Restaurant Certificates
Contact our auction item coordinator, Laurel Caras, for more information. Head to our sponsorship page for more info
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Note: Non-cash Charitable Contributions are tax-deductible up to the fair market value (retail price) of the items donated as allowed by the IRS Code.
We are always looking for new faces to help our teamwork before, during and after our events. Without help from you, our volunteers, we would not be as successful. Join us!
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Assist with the team
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Coordinate schedules
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Contribute at events
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Assemble gift bags
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Help with auction items
