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Thank You San Diego - St. Madeleine Sophie's Center Won!!
10News and Oprah's Big Give challenged San Diegans to make a difference in their community. Eighty San Diego non-profits vied for a position among the five final non-profits selected to participate. It was an excellent promotion to help San Diegans focus on what giving is all about and helped these worthy organizations fundraise up a storm.
The five organizations: St. Madeleine Sophie's Center, Operation Homefront, Jackie Robinson YMCA, Alzheimer's Association and MAAC Project, had four weeks to raise a minimum of $10,000 to be eligible for a matching $10,000 from 10News.
Viewers were then asked to vote online at 10News.com from the qualifying non-profits and the organization with the highest number of votes would win the match. The winner was then revealed in a 30-minute special hosted by Kimberly Hunt and Carol LeBeau which aired Friday, April 18 on 10News.
Over 12,000 San Diegans voted and St. Madeleine Sophie's Center had the most votes!!
"We are so honored to have been part of Oprah's Big Give-San Diego sponsored by 10NEWS. The outpouring of support from the community has been overwhelming and truly inspiring. We received calls and donations from as far away as Jakarta and Paris, from people who wanted to support St. Madeleine Sophie's Center and the students that we serve. Usually this is a time of year when donations are typically down, the extra funds we raised and the $10,000 match donated by Oprah's Big Give and ABC will be used to help with our organic garden, aquatic center and building facilities costs. We are truly blessed and thank everyone who donated, voted and supported St. Madeleine Sophie's Center and especially 10NEWS and Oprah for allowing us to be a part of this wonderful event" said Debra Turner-Emerson, Executive Director of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center.
Donations are still being accepted for this campaign by check or credit card, please contact Nora Boswell (ext 3117) or by simply clicking on the following link, you can make secure, credit card transactions over the Internet.
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Sophie's Gallery featured on San Diego Union Tribune website. View it here.
Artists paint, draw, create inside Sophie's Gallery, a working art studio with an unusual mission: helping developmentally disabled adults realize their full potential. In classes taught by professional artists, students sharpen their skills and gain confidence in their talents. Their artwork runs the gamut, from greeting cards and jewelry to furniture and oil paintings, and is showcased around the county and beyond. Step inside and see some of their creations. View it here.
Contract Work
Did you know that our adult students prepared your ballot as independent contract workers for the San Diego County Registrar of Voters Office? They say the reason they contract with St. Madeleine Sophie's Center for this very important job is because, simply put, we are the best! To find out more about how you can contract our students, contact David Butler at dbutler@stmsc.org or 619.442.5129 ext.3108.
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