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Editorial by Kathy Tilque, president and CEO of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 22, 2010
By Kathy Tilque, president and CEO
GILBERT – I can’t say whether it is the sign of a changing economy or just an example of our great community – or a little of both – but I can tell you that I am amazed at the outpouring of generosity I have witnessed in support of our Adopt-A-Senior program and Gilbert Boys & Girls Club Benefit.
This past holiday season, the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce once again sponsored the Adopt-A-Senior program to benefit the homebound and low-income seniors in Gilbert.
The program was an overwhelming success with the adoption of more than 30 homebound seniors benefiting from the Gilbert Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels program and more than 40 seniors living in low-income housing – 74 seniors in all.
In addition, the Chamber received enough contributions to host a holiday party for the seniors living in low-income housing. Amy Thomas of Bruegger’s Bagels donated breakfast for the more than 60 attendees and contributions from The Little Clinic, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and other Chamber members allowed us to give goody bags to each of the residents. The goody bags were accented with holiday cards made by the students at Gilbert’s Mesquite Elementary School.
In addition to the Adopt-A-Senior program, Chamber members and guests joined for A Chance To Give, raising $2,000 to benefit youth needing assistance with tuition for programs at the Gilbert Boys & Girls Club.
Sponsored by San Tan Ford, this special networking event gave attendees an opportunity to make monetary donations and learn more about how the Boys & Girls Club services our community.
I couldn’t be more proud of our Chamber members and our community. It is my pleasure to serve our local businesses and to watch as they unite for the good of our community. Here’s to a beautiful Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Kathy Tilque is the president and CEO of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and can be reached at kathy@gilbertchamber.com.
The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, membership-based organization with more than 550 members ranging from home-based businesses to large corporations. The Chamber proactively serves as a business advocate to strengthen the business climate in Gilbert. To learn more about or join the Chamber, please contact (480) 892-0056 or visit http://www.gilbertaz.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 22, 2010
By Kathy Tilque, president and CEO
GILBERT – I can’t say whether it is the sign of a changing economy or just an example of our great community – or a little of both – but I can tell you that I am amazed at the outpouring of generosity I have witnessed in support of our Adopt-A-Senior program and Gilbert Boys & Girls Club Benefit.
This past holiday season, the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce once again sponsored the Adopt-A-Senior program to benefit the homebound and low-income seniors in Gilbert.
The program was an overwhelming success with the adoption of more than 30 homebound seniors benefiting from the Gilbert Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels program and more than 40 seniors living in low-income housing – 74 seniors in all.
In addition, the Chamber received enough contributions to host a holiday party for the seniors living in low-income housing. Amy Thomas of Bruegger’s Bagels donated breakfast for the more than 60 attendees and contributions from The Little Clinic, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and other Chamber members allowed us to give goody bags to each of the residents. The goody bags were accented with holiday cards made by the students at Gilbert’s Mesquite Elementary School.
In addition to the Adopt-A-Senior program, Chamber members and guests joined for A Chance To Give, raising $2,000 to benefit youth needing assistance with tuition for programs at the Gilbert Boys & Girls Club.
Sponsored by San Tan Ford, this special networking event gave attendees an opportunity to make monetary donations and learn more about how the Boys & Girls Club services our community.
I couldn’t be more proud of our Chamber members and our community. It is my pleasure to serve our local businesses and to watch as they unite for the good of our community. Here’s to a beautiful Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Kathy Tilque is the president and CEO of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and can be reached at kathy@gilbertchamber.com.
The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, membership-based organization with more than 550 members ranging from home-based businesses to large corporations. The Chamber proactively serves as a business advocate to strengthen the business climate in Gilbert. To learn more about or join the Chamber, please contact (480) 892-0056 or visit http://www.gilbertaz.com
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