2010 Charitable Impact Report
2010 was a very rewarding year for us. Our associates and Wine Club Members volunteered countless hours for the benefit of needy and suffering children in Temecula and Murrieta. Below you will find a summary showing you in detail the causes we supported and the source of those donations.
The Causes we Supported
- Abused or Neglected Children 85%
- Sick Children 12%
- Hungry Children 3%
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Donation Source
- Monetary Donations 47%
- Donations from Members and Associates 53%
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2010 Year in Review
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After the Holidays Canned Food Drive
For the months of January, February and March Wine Club Members who brought in five or more cans of non-perishable goods were given discounts in the Tasting Room or Restaurant. We were overwhelmed with the response and donated more than 500 cans of food to the Temecula Community Pantry. The timing of our efforts could not have been better as the pantry had empty shelves after the holidays.
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Evening Under the Oaks
Each year the Oak Grove Center in Murrieta hosts their annual Evening Under the Oaks gala to raise funds for their programs. In 2010 we were able to donate the salad course and table wine to a sold out crowd. The funds raised from this event went to their multi-purpose building project.
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AFC Half Marathon and 5K benefiting Oak Grove
On August 15, 2010 more than 50 Ponte associates and Wine Club Members participated in the America's Finest City half marathon and 5K. Together we raised over $20,000 for the children of Oak Grove. The money raised went to autism and literacy programs, as well as building an occupational playroom. We were extremely proud of the efforts of all the team members and hope to exceed our goal again in 2011 when we will be racing for Rancho Damacitas.
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Volunteer Day for Rancho Damacitas
In October, our associates and Wine Club Members headed out to Rancho Damacitas to work in the garden and to build a retaining wall. We logged over 80 hours of volunteer time.
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Wine Club Member Wine, Cheese and Art Shopping Night
For our Wine Club Member Shopping Night in September, we teamed up with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) and donated 100% of the proceeds from the silent auction to their organization. With the profits, they were able to hire more case managers and help more children in Riverside County.
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An Evening of Arts in the Vineyard
In November we played host to this first-annual event for Rancho Damacitas. Over 300 guests joined us for an evening of art, appetizers and some bubbly. More than a dozen custom pieces made by the children of Oak Grove were sold in addition to the stunning work created by internationally-renowned painter Ron DiCianni.
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Holiday Canned Food Drive
From November 2010 through January 2011, Wine Club Members who brought in five or more cans of non-perishable goods were given discounts in the Tasting Room or Restaurant. Combined with our Associate Food Drive, we collected more than 1200 cans, which were donated, to the Temecula Community Pantry. The timing of our efforts could not have been better as the pantry had empty shelves after the holidays.
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