Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Manila Social Welfare Office for supporting the Manila Boys Town Complex, specifically, the Home for the Aged, where abandoned elderlies are housed. SPF provided food, clothing, over the counter medicine, portable medical monitoring equipment and roof replacement, with collaboration from Gig Harbor Rotary Club to jointly replace the leaking roof.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (SEAS) in Rowland Height, CA, collaborated with SPF in one of the fund-raising musical events in 2017. As a result, SPF donated $1100.00 to SEAS, to help service ministries of the church. St. Vincent de Paul Society ministry, is one of the recipients, that provide meals, clothing and assistance to the needy. An acknowledgement letter was sent to SPF for their support.
Emergency Food Network of Pierce County, WA., presented SPF with the Corporate and Civic Partner Award because of the hard -working SPF volunteers from Gig Harbor/Tacoma, WA, who are steadfast and consistent in providing their time and effort, every week, to help Emergency Food Network provide 14.4 million pounds of food, annually, to the different food pantries, meal sites and shelters throughout Pierce County.
Emergency Food Network of Pierce County, WA., presented SPF with the Corporate and Civic Partner Award because of the hard -working SPF volunteers from Gig Harbor/Tacoma, WA, who are steadfast and consistent in providing their time and effort, every week, to help Emergency Food Network provide 14.4 million pounds of food, annually, to the different food pantries, meal sites and shelters throughout Pierce County.
In behalf of SPF, Dwight and Lynne Steiger-Flower of Las Vegas, NV. donated medical supplies and other much-needed supplies for a new clinic being built for the poor, by Friends of Haiti, Inc., a non-profit organization.
Proud to announce the recognition/Apple Award, given by "Lawyers Helping Hungry Children" to Carina Pinch of Gig Harbor
for representing Stop Poverty Foundation and spearheading the weekly volunteer work of the Tacoma/ Gig Harbor, WA. Volunteers at Emergency Food Network of Pierce County, WA.
For 3 years, SPF Volunteers Choir have visited and sang Christmas Carols to patients and staff of Shiners For Children Medical Center, located in Pasadena, CA. A letter of acknowledgment and appreciation was sent to SPF on Dec. 11, 2019. SPF making a difference and bringing joy and smiles to children, afflicted with illness of disabilities.
Miller's Children Hospital of Long Beach, CA., sent a letter of appreciation and acknowledgment for the 3 years of caroling on Dec. 11, in the hallways for the children confined in beds. SPF Volunteer Choir is privileged to bring joy and cheer during this holiday to these children and their families.
Dec. 31, 2019 - Volunteers of America - Los Angeles sent an acknowledgment letter to SPF for the Dec. 14 caroling of the SPF Volunteer Choir at the Pomona Homeless Outreach Center to share the love, peace & joy that the Holiday Season brings to about 150 homeless men and women being temporarily housed, as they are helped to find jobs and permanent residences.
January 30, 2020 - Providence Newberg Health Foundation, a 2019 Financial Aid recipient of SPF for cancer patients with limited resources, acknowledged the support and generosity of SPF. A plaque, in recognition of SPF, is displayed in the new infusion area of the new hospital building, with a beautiful view of the mountains.
June 10. 2023 - Providence Newberg Health Foundation of Oregon, a 2023 Financial Aid recipient of SPF for cancer patients with limited resources, acknowledged the support and generosity of SPF in donating and presenting a check for $8,000, accepted by Providence Foundation of Oregon, Executive Director , Doug Cain, before the start of the fund-raising event on June 10, 2023 in Clackamas county, Oregon
June 10. 2023 - SPF received a personalized thank you card and receipt of donation from Kristie York, Development Officer of the Women’s Life Change Program for the Crisis Center of Union Gospel Mission of Portland. The Women’s Life Change Program is one of the recipients of the musical fundraising show on June 10, 2023, held at Clackamas County in Oregon. A donation of $8,000.00, was presented to the Women's life Change Program whose mission is to help women in crisis and their children and provide them with a safe and healing home to transform their lives and to go back to society. Accepting the donation during the presentation was Jessica Sim, Director of the Women’s Life Change Program
Letter of Acknowledgment from Paul Kaminski, CEO of Long Beach City College Foundation. One of the programs of Long Beach City College (LBCC) Foundation is to provide assistance and financial aid to homeless students of LBCC, provide spaces and security for students to park their cars, financial aid to finish their education, provide a pantry for food and basic amenities. SPF, on Oct. 5. 2024, presented a $7, 000.00 check to Paul Kaminski, to help the homeless students of LBCC, who aspire to have an education to have a better future and restore their dignity.
Per Paul's letter, "Because of your generous donation, we were able to restock our basic needs center with hygiene items before the Holidays. Our homeless students rely on these items. Thank you again!"
One of the recipients of SPF's fundraising event on Oct. 5, 2024 is Special Needs Network . Inc. a non-profit organization in Los Angeles, CA , since 2005. SNN is dedicated to addressing the needs of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, particularly in underserved communities. On Oct. 5, 2024, SPF presented a $7,000.00 check to Kyrstal Williams, Director, Development. A Thank you Letter from the founder, Areva Martin, Esq. was received on Jan. 2. 2025
Dear Stop Poverty Foundation,
On behalf of the Special Needs Network (SNN), I extend our heartfelt gratitude for your sponsorship
donation of $7,000 which we received in support of our 18th Annual Evening Under the Stars Gala on
Saturday, October 19, 2024. Your contribution significantly enhances our ability to serve children and
families affected by autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in the state of California (EIN: 05-0617904), SNN has been a
proactive advocate for disability rights and social justice since 2005. Your donation directly supports our
efforts to enact change through legislation, policy, and direct collaboration with diverse communities and
stakeholders. The impact of your contribution cannot be overstated—it empowers our ongoing initiatives
and aligns with our mission to ensure inclusivity and equal rights for all individuals.
Please know that your generous contribution will be put to good use, helping us to continue our work
which is more crucial now than ever. We are truly grateful for your support and belief in our cause.
For your records, please note that your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods
or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.
Should you have any questions about your donation or wish to engage further with us, please do not
hesitate to reach out to Krystal at krystal@snnla.org.
We welcome your continued involvement and are
eager to explore more ways we can partner together in the future.
Thank you once again for your kindness and support. We look forward to your ongoing partnership as we
strive to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
With heartfelt thanks,
Areva Martin, Esq.
Founder and President
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