18th annual Food Drive Nan Nasser For many years SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) conducted a spring food drive throughout our community benefiting a variety of area food banks. We now direct our efforts to the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) based in Mammoth serving people in Mammoth, San Manuel to Oracle. Why? This is an area…
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February 2017
Art in the Garden – April 23
Nan Nasser As April approaches SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) is presenting an outdoor garden tour that features a variety of art projects created by our own residents. Save the date Sunday, April 23, for this opportunity to view wonderful gardens and spectacular art. SBCO currently has artists who will display furniture, oil and watercolor paintings,…
December 2016
SBCO shredding event
On Saturday, December 3, from 9:00 a.m. until noon (or until the truck is full) Long Realty and SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) will conduct a shredding and collection of electronics opportunity for all of you! This will take place in the parking area of SB HOA One (SaddleBrooke Blvd east of Ridgeview) near the bocce…
December 2016
Are you ready for the holidays?
Do you shop on Amazon.com for holiday gifts or other items? Would you like a percentage of your purchase price to help needy youngsters in our area? Then AmazonSmile Foundation is for you! When you are ready to shop, go to smile.amazon.com. Millions of items are eligible for a five percent donation to SaddleBrooke Community…
December 2016
Shop and support SBCO
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is a wonderful way to help the kids clothe and educate children in the SBCO service area extending from Catalina to the San Carlos Apache Reservation. A great way to do this is by shopping at Bashas’ and using their Bashas’ Community Support Card. The…
November 2016
How do you know if you make a difference?
Nan Nasser You ask the people involved in your programs. SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has three major areas to target: clothing, education, nutrition. We received responses that we didn’t even request! Clothing started with Kids’ Closet almost 20 years ago. Children in designated areas of need, primarily elementary school ages selected by school administrators, were…
October 2016
Make a difference! Make a donation! Providing opportunity for kids to succeed
Shawne Cryderman As the year comes to a close we ask you to consider making a difference in a child’s life. SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) provides clothing, educational opportunities and support of the Tri-Community Food Bank to help improve children’s lives in communities near us who experience extreme poverty. Our Programs: Kids’ Closet provides new…
October 2016
Smile as you shop
Emilie Siarkiewicz Did you know that your purchases on Amazon.com can benefit needy children in our neighboring communities? Amazon has a program called “AmazonSmile” whereby they will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know: same products, same prices…
October 2016
Golf Ball sales help kids
Emilie Siarkiewicz Need golf balls? Have we got a deal for you! SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) is selling a dozen golf balls for only $5! They are recycled balls retrieved from bunkers, water hazards, back yards and places where most humans dare not go. They have been cleaned and sorted by guys who know a…
October 2016
AZ Tax Credit: Giving can save you money
SBCO qualifies for Arizona Tax Credit of $400 for single or head of household and $800 for married filing jointly. As you start your tax planning for the balance of 2016 please consider giving to SBCO’s many programs for kids. If your residence is in Arizona then the Arizona Tax Credit allows you to deduct…