Good Afternoon All,


Thank you for hosting such a wonderful event benefiting the Redwood Empire Food Bank.  It is because of organizations, such as APSC, and dedicated individuals, all of you, that we are able to provide food assistance to people faced with hunger in our community.


The concert was a huge success!  $785.46 was donated by concert attendees on Saturday, Jan 30, and $1,952 was donated on January 31.  The grand total donated to the Redwood Empire Food Bank thus far is $2,737.46, which enables us to provide the food necessary for 7,117 meals.  I am sure that donations will continue to flow in for the next couple of weeks.  I will keep you updated.


The plaque that was presented to Jean and David is beautiful and meaningful.  Katy, your introduction of the Food Bank following intermission was motivational.  Jean expressed that she has been working with the Food Bank for quite a while and even she was quite moved by your words.  Thank you!


I have a few checks…5 to be precise… made out to American Philharmonic - Sonoma County that were placed in the REFB donation cans.  I sorted out all of the APSC remits immediately following the event and placed in your fishbowls.  Would you like me to mail the checks?  I believe that Katy mentioned she or someone will be dropping off extra remits and informational flyers to the REFB.  I could hand off the checks at that point, or place them in the mail today.


I really enjoyed working with all of you, and hope that we can partner again in the future.

 
I would also like an official address to mail a more formal Letter of Appreciation, if you would not mind.


Once again, thank you for making us a beneficiary of such an amazing orchestral experience and supporting our mission of ending hunger in our community.


With much Appreciation,


Billy

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Billy Bartz
Food Drive and Events Coordinator
Redwood Empire Food Bank
3320 Industrial Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707.523.7900 EXT. 27