COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser

My brother and I have teamed up to start a food and funds initiative for Second Harvest food bank. Please visit our fundraiser page. Every dollar counts and you can make a difference, so please donate whatever you can.    

Second Harvest Food Bank

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Here is a glimpse of our fundraiser. 





Food and the thank you notes for our healthcare heroes.
 Thank you to the children in my neighborhood who created these lovely notes. 

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