I have always enjoyed giving to charity. I believe that if everyone gives a little, we all benefit a lot. Although I contribute both monetarily and physically throughout the each year, my favorite form of giving is through my artwork. I never pass up a chance to donated paintings for philanthropic causes. For me, this brings twice the joy. Not only do I get the joy of helping those in need, but I get the joy of knowing someone appreciates my works enough to hang in their home.
~Karen
Who: Butterfly Bridge, Children's Advocacy Center What: Silent Auction When: November 2014 Cause: The Bridge is a comprehensive, child-focused program that offers a one-stop approach to child abuse investigation. Law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors & medical & mental/mental health communities work together assisting children.
Who: Victory through Grace Ministries What: Auction When: October 2014 Cause: Victory Through Grace Ministries is a new non-profit organization that wants to bring awareness about ending modern day slavery by empowering young women who are survivors of human and sex trafficking and all forms of abuse.
Who: Palm Valley Animal Center What: Paws, Polo and Prosecco Auction When: September 2014 Cause: Paws, Polo and Prosecco benefits the Palm Valley Animal Center- for animals who need surgery, special medication, rehab or behavioral training. Special needs animals are often left behind in shelters, but Palm Valley prides itself in finding homes for dozens of them annually!
Who: Amanda Hope's Rainbow Angels What: Comfy Cozy Fundraiser Silent Auction When: September 2014 Cause: Amanda Hope Rainbow Angel’s is a non-profit, support and educational organization supporting children with cancer.
Who: Mary of Nazareth School What: Silent Auction When: March 2014 Cause: Seneca Academy is a non-profit, independent day school with a visiion to develop globally aware citizens who are life-long learners and leaders.
Who: Dress For Success What: Silent Auction When: May 2014 Cause: Promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Who: Officer Spouses Club, Monterey, CA What: Silent Auction When: Mar 09 Cause: College Scholarships for USAF dependents
Who: Butterfly Bridge, Children's Advocacy Center What: Silent Auction When: February 2014 Cause: The Bridge is a comprehensive, child-focused program that offers a one-stop approach to child abuse investigation. Law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors & medical & mental/mental health communities work together assisting children.
Who: Trinity School What: Spotlight on Art Gala When: February 2014 Cause: Proceeds benefit Trinity's teacher education and scholarship funds, as well as a charity chosen by Trinity's Sixth Grade leadership class in fall 2013.
Who: Arthritis Foundation What: Silent Auction When: October 2013 Cause: Helping people with their fight against arthritis and working to cure the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions.
Who: Seneca Academy What: Silent Auction When: May 2013 Cause: Seneca Academy is a non-profit, independent day school with a visiion to develop globally aware citizens who are life-long learners and leaders.
Who: Dress For Success What: Silent Auction When: April 2013 Cause: Promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Who: Gan Shalom Nursery School What: Silent Auction When: March 2013 Cause: Promoting affordable pre-K early childhood education
Who: Arthritis Foundation What: Silent Auction x 2 When: December 2012 Cause: Helping people with their fight against arthritis and working to cure the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions.
Who: Colorado State University Association of Equine Practitioners What: Silent Auction When: November 2012 Cause: Support the education of future equine veterinarians.
Who: American Cancer Society What: Summer Lights Celebration Live Auction When: August 12 Cause: The Summer Lights Celebration is an annual celebration benefiting the American Cancer Society, enabling North Alabama to come together to celebrate the lives of two individuals who have fought or are fighting this dreaded disease.
Who: Mara LeGrand Voice For the Horse Foundation What: Silent Auction When: June 2012 Cause: Support documentary film: Wild Horses In Winds of Change
Who: Caamp Casey Giddy Up Gala What: Silent Auction When: February 2012 Cause: Non-profit horseback riding program for children with cancer.
Who: Susan G Komen Foundation What: 3 Days for the Cure Silent Auction When: August 2011 Cause: Dedicated to education and research about causes, treatment, and the search for a cure for breast cancer.
Who: American Cancer Society What: Summer Lights Celebration Live Auction When: August 11 Cause: The Summer Lights Celebration is an annual celebration benefiting the American Cancer Society, enabling North Alabama to come together to celebrate the lives of two individuals who have fought or are fighting this dreaded disease.
Who: Silver Sage Foundation What: Art Train Reception and Silent Auction When: May 11 Cause: The Silver Sage Foundation is a Scholarship fund benefiting High School students in Southern Nevada.
Who: Arthritis Foundation What: Silent Auction When: Feb 11 Cause: Helping people with their fight against arthritis and working to cure the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions.
Who: Bonsall Education Foundation What: Bonsailpalooza Benefit Concert Raffle When: April 10 Cause: Financial support for educational programs within the Bonail Union School District
Who: Homeward Trails Animal Rescue What: PawCasso Live Auction When: April 10 Cause: PawCasso benefits the Homeward Trails Medical Fund- for animals who need surgery, special medication, rehab or behavioral training. Special needs animals are often left behind in shelters, but HT prides itself in finding homes for dozens of them annually!
Who: The Red Cross of Arlington Virginia What: Silent Auction When: Mar 10 Cause: The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Who: Arthritis Foundation What: Silent Auction When: Nov 09 Cause: Helping people with their fight against arthritis and working to cure the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions.
Who: CAPPA Children's Foundation What: 2009 Silent Auction When: September 09 Cause: CAPPA's mission is to advocate for, and facilitate family access to, quality childcare, supportive services, early education and development programs.
Who: American Cancer Society What: Summer Lights Celebration Live Auction When: August 09 Cause: The Summer Lights Celebration is an annual celebration benefiting the American Cancer Society, enabling North Alabama to come together to celebrate the lives of two individuals who have fought or are fighting this dreaded disease.
Who: Arlington Community Foundation What: Silent Auction When: May 09 Cause: The Arlington Community Foundation brings the community together by connecting those with the resources to those people and organizations with fresh, exciting ideas and expertise to strengthen and revitalize our neighborhoods and community.
Who: The Red Cross of Arlington Virginia What: Silent Auction When: Mar 09 Cause: The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Who: Officer Spouses Club Maxwell AFB, Al What: Silent Auction When: Mar 09 Cause: College Scholarships for USAF dependants
Who: The United Way What: Silent Auction When: Dec 08 Cause: The United Way works to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health in local communities.
Who: Arthritis Foundation What: Silent Auction When: Nov 08 Cause: Helping people with their fight against arthritis and working to cure the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions.
Who: American Cancer Society What: Summer Lights Celebration Live Auction When: August 08 Cause: The Summer Lights Celebration is an annual celebration benefiting the American Cancer Society, enabling North Alabama to come together to celebrate the lives of two individuals who have fought or are fighting this dreaded disease.
Who: Montgomery Academy What: Silent Auction When: Mar 08 Cause: Support The Montgomery Academy
Who: Officer Spouses Club Maxwell AFB, Al What: Silent Auction When: Mar 08 Cause: College Scholarships for USAF dependants
Who: Officer Spouses Club Edwards AFB, Ca What: Silent Auction When: Mar 08 Cause: College Scholarships for USAF dependants
Who: Family Promise of Montgomery, Al What: Silent Auction When: Nov 07 Cause: Shelter, meals, and support for homeless of Montgomery, Al
Who: United States Air Force Ball, Maxwell AFB, Al What: Silent Auction When: Oct 07 Cause: Sheriffs Youth Ranch of Alabama
Who: United States Air Force Ball, Maxwell AFB, Al What: Silent Auction When: Oct 07 Cause: Sheriffs Youth Ranch of Alabama
Who: Doorways for Women and Families What: Live Auction When: Jan 07 Cause: Curb domestic violence and support homeless programs in Arlington, Va