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John Burroughs High School ‘Bands’ with Goodwill for Donation Drive Fundraiser

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JBHS Instrumental Music Association is teaming up with Goodwill of Southern California to raise money needed to keep the band program marching on.  Donate your unwanted clothes, shoes, and household items and you’ll bring music to the ears of the Burbank community.

“We’re not asking for money, just helping to get you started on your spring cleaning and help support our kids at the same time,” says music director Tana Barnett.  Donate a bag or two of stuff you no longer need and you help the JBHS band– it’s that simple!   By cleaning out your closets and garages you not only help the marching band raise money, but also help Goodwill create job training opportunities for those with special needs.  The goal is to fill an entire Goodwill donation truck!

Drop off your gently used donations to the John Burroughs High School parking lot on Sunday, April 14th, between 10:00am and 4:00pm.  Bring a bag, or a carload!  If you’re unable to personally drop off your donation on April 14th or have a lot to donate, send an email to jbhs_band@yahoo.com so arrangements can be made to pick up your items. For additional information on the JBHS Instrumental Program and for donation receipts, check out their website at www.jbhsima.org.

Evergreen Retirement Residence Gives Donation to Burbank Fire Corps

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Avi Heyman and Grace Jones from Evergreen presented the Burbank Fire Chief Tom Lenahan and Battalion Chief Jeff Howe, along with Eric Bamgardner the check this past week. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Avi Heyman and Grace Jones from Evergreen presented the Burbank Fire Chief Tom Lenahan and Battalion Chief Jeff Howe, along with Eric Bamgardner the check this past week. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Evergreen Retirement Residence, located at 225 Evergreen in Burbank, held a Monte Carlo Night recently to benefit The Burbank Fire Corps. As a result of this fund raiser, $3000 was raised and donated to the Burbank Fire Corps. Avi Heyman and Grace Jones from Evergreen presented the Burbank Fire Chief  Tom Lenahan and Battalion Chief Jeff Howe, along with Eric Bamgardner the over sized check this past week..

The funds from this event will be used to train and prepare the citizens of Burbank in the event of disaster.

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

 

Burbank Association of Realtors Community Service Foundation presents Holiday Gift Items for ‘tweens to BTAC

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The Burbank Association of Realtors Community Service Foundation presented $300 worth of holiday gift items for ‘tweens to the Burbank Temporary Aid Center. The fundraising drive specifically aimed to provide ‘tween aged children with age appropriate gifts, such as make-up, games, clothing and sports items, whereas toy drives typically serve younger children.

BTAC is a non-profit which aids the poor, working poor, and homeless of the local community with basic services. The Burbank Association of Realtors Community Service Foundation supports the efforts of BTAC through volunteerism and fundraising.

Burbank Police Protect, Serve and Donate to BTAC

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On Tuesday, the Burbank Police Command Staff and the Burbank Police Officers’ Association presented Barbara Howell, Executive Director of the Burbank Temporary Aid Center, a check in the amount of $ 2,000.00.

Burbank Police Command Staff are joined by Barbara Howell Exec.Director of Burbank Temporary Aid Center and members of The Burbank Police Officers Association, to exchange a check in the amount of $2000.00 to help those less fortunate this holiday season. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

The Burbank Temporary Aid Center is dedicated to providing those less fortunate and the local homeless population with basic services in addition to case management for additional outside resources.

The Burbank Police Officers’ Association and Burbank Command Staff, through this donation, are working together to bring a higher awareness to the plight of those less fortunate during the holiday season.

Those interested in assisting the Burbank Temporary Aid Center either through donations or volunteering can contact them at:

Burbank Temporary Aid Center

1304 West Burbank Boulevard

Burbank, CA 91506

818-848-2822

(Photo by Ross A. Benson)

Road Kings Donate $18,000 to Local Charities

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By Joyce Rudolph
BurbankNBeyond

The Burbank Road Kings car club shifted into high gear and distributed $18,000 to its community charities during a dinner meeting on Sept 11 at the Elks Lodge. The funds were raised by two car shows during the year.

Road Kings President Rick Kalisz, center, with representatives from local charities, from left, Lisa Deluca, Rosemarie Witten, Deborah Spang and Rose Sliepka. (Photo by Joyce Rudolph)

President Rick Kalisz conducted the meeting and called for a moment of silence to remember victims of the Sept. 11 attacks and their families.

Representatives from local charities took the stage to thank the Road Kings for their donations and deliver a synopsis of what their organizations do.

Burbank Historical Society board members Les and Elaine Rosenberg accepted the donation. Elaine Rosenberg noted that the society’s Gordon R. Howard Museum, next door to the Creative Arts Center in Izay Park, is one of Burbank’s greatest treasurers — as well as the city’s best kept secret.

“We really don’t want to be,” Elaine Rosenberg said, adding the facility is open from 1 to 4 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday, has guest speakers, tours for children, a vintage auto display and displays of such businesses in town like Lockheed, Disney and Warner Bros.

Also receiving donations were Burbank Police Captain Denis Cremins, representing the Burbank Police and Fire Museum, and Assistant Fire Chief Kenet Robertson and Engineer Terry Mencuri, accepting a donation for the Burbank Muster Club. The Muster Club, a group of firefighters that are history buffs, is restoring two antique fire vehicles they will have on display at Road Kings car shows and other special community events.

Donations were given to Burbank Park and Recreation Management Services and Joslyn Adult Center, and were accepted by city employee Lisa Deluca. Funds raised go to programs for children through adults at local parks and programs, resources, activities for seniors 55 and older, Deluca said.

“Thank you for bringing more into Burbank to make life fun,” she told the Road Kings.

Other donations were made to Kids Charities of the Antelope Valley, Boy Scouts of America Verdugo Hills Council, Boys & Girls Club, Burbank Temporary Aid Center, Burbank High School auto shop, Burroughs small engine repair, La Providencia Guild of Los Angeles Children’s Hospital, Tierra del Sol, Relay for Life, Haiti Children’s Playground, high school scholarship fund, National Hot Rod Assn. Museum and food and gifts for two families in the Burbank Coordinating Council Holiday Basket program.

Cusumano Family Announces Major Investment in Burbank Community YMCA

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The Cusumano Family of Burbank has announced an historic commitment of $250,000 to the Burbank Community YMCA to help fund the Y’s $3 million capital campaign, Strong Today, Stronger Tomorrow, as well as support the YMCA’s areas of program focus: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.

(L to R) Vic Georgino, Capital Campaign Chair, Burbank Community YMCA Michael and Caroline Cusumano J.C. Holt, CEO, Burbank Community YMCA Yvette Herrera, Director of Philanthropy, Burbank Community YMCA Roger Koll, Board President, Burbank Community YMCA

Burbank Community YMCA Receives $250K Commitment from Cusumano Family (L to R) Vic Georgino, Capital Campaign Chair, Burbank Community YMCA; Michael and Caroline Cusumano; J.C. Holt, CEO, Burbank Community YMCA; Yvette Herrera, Director of Philanthropy, Burbank Community YMCA and Roger Koll, Board President, Burbank Community YMCA

“The Cusumanos’ generous donation will go a long way in supporting the Y’s work–even beyond the needed building improvements,” JC Holt, CEO of the Y, said. “The significance of a gift like this is that it is an investment in the future. It conveys the Cusumanos’ vote of confidence for our Y and their trust that we will continue to be here for the Burbank community.”

Michael Cusumano, Managing Director of the Cusumano Real Estate Group, noted that the YMCA has a very long history in Burbank, just like his family. “When we considered supporting the Y, we were particularly impressed with how the organization provides more than $350,000 a year in financial aid to help over 1,300 families with limited incomes use the programs and facilities. We like the idea of giving people a little help so they can help themselves.”

The Cusumano Family will be recognized in the Burbank YMCA’s new, expanded Welcome Center. “We are pleased to have our family name associated with the Y and the good things it does for our community,” Cusumano said. “The time is right to add a Welcome Center to the Y, because that’s exactly what the Y does–it welcomes everyone.”

“I’m pleased that the Cusumanos are with me in promoting the Burbank YMCA,” said Campaign Chair Vic Georgino. “By continuing to support the Y’s efforts to help children and adults in Burbank stay healthy and address problems like childhood obesity, diabetes and heart disease, we will ensure that Burbank remains one of the healthiest and most desirable communities in Southern California.”

Lakers Team Up With HP To Bring Technology To Burbank Boys & Girls Club

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Photos By Ross A. Benson

The Los Angeles Lakers & Hewlett-Packard got together on Monday afternoon, to ‘Officially’ Cut the ribbon on the new technology room at the Burbank Boy’s & Girls Club. Lakers Steve Blake and Don Duff of Hewlett-Packard, got to meet the boy’s and girls who will benefit from the donation.  HP donated over $15,000 in technology equipment including HP Pavilion desktop PCs, LCD monitors, and HP LaserJet and Photosmart printers. The donation will provide club members access to updated equipment for its technology program, club Tech, which helps build club members’ knowledge and ability in computer skills necessary to succeed in school and the job market. “We are very thankful for companies like HP and our friends at the L.A. Lakers for choosing to support
our Boys & Girls club. we would not be able to help the youth in the Burbank and Greater East Valley areas without their generous donation,” stated Executive Director Shanna Warren.  Blake, who is in his eighth season in the NBA and first with the Lakers, interacted with club members and utilized the new features of the technology equipment donated by HP.

Porto’s To Donate Portion Of Sales Next Week To Red Cross

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The Burbank Chamber of Commerce reports that in light of the recent Earthquake and Tsunami/Nuclear Crisis in Japan, Porto’s Bakery & Cafe is once again gearing up to help those affected by these tragic events. April 11 to 14, Porto’s will donate 20% of all sales of regular size cheese roles directly to the Red Cross for Japan relief.