The Ross Family Legacy Foundation supports charities and non-profit organizations in order to make an immediate, positive impact on the lives of people and animals in our communities.
"Think of giving not as a duty, but as a privilege"
- John D. Rockefeller
- Ross Family Legacy Foundation
- 3952 Mistral Drive
- Huntington Beach, CA 92649
- 714-840-6113
- info@rossfamilyfoundation.org
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Dollars for Scholars!
On October 15, 2009, the University of San Diego hosted the 2009 San Diego County Scholarship Showcase to recognize community sponsors and donors that raised scholarship funds to support local, college-bound students through various Dollars for Scholars organizations. The Ross Family Foundation was recognized at this event for its generous support of the Friends of Cal-SOAP Dollars for Scholars chapter. This chapter supports “Cal-SOAP” (California Student Opportunity and Access Program) students that are first-generation, college-bound students with demonstrated financial need. Students supported by this chapter have gone on to attend institutions such as: UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego, San Diego State University, and University of Virginia. The Friends of Cal-SOAP Dollars for Scholars organization accepts tax-deductable donations on a year-round basis. For more information, or to make a contribution, please contact Chapter President, Janet Abbott at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
To learn more about Dollars for Scholars, or to make a donation online to Friends of Cal-SOAP Dollars for Scholars, please visit the website: http://www.californiadollarsforscholars.org
Posted by Janet Abbott on 12/07 at 02:05 PM
RFF is proud sponsor of the Roosters- HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Exciting news! This year the Roosters have teamed up with Second Harvest Food Bank in
Orange County. “I had the opportunity to visit their facility and was very impressed,” said
RFF founder Bill Ross. “It is our pleasure to help this most worthwhile group,” Ross added.
This year, the Roosters will pack 4000 boxes of food for needy families. This is 1000
more than last year! Usually, there are over 200 volunteers helping pack boxes of food,
and this year the packing event will be: December 20, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon at
the US Army Reserve Center at 2345 Barranca, Irvine (inside the warehouse).
The Ross Family Foundation helped pay for about half of the 60,000 pounds of turkey needed
for 4,000 families. Along with turkey, there will be canned goods, snack items, stuffing…and
additional food items.
Boxes are distributed on-site to various charitable organizations, including Olive Crest
Abused Child Center, Second Harvest, and military families at Camp Pendleton. Please
visit http://www.roostersfoundation.org for more information. Want to volunteer? Call RFF offices
at 714-840-6113.
Posted by Eva Kilgore on 11/06 at 07:07 PM
Halloween wishes come true because of an RFF member!
At a recent Huntington Harbour Kiwanis meeting,founding RFF member Pat Ross told the story of going
to the local elementary school each year to watch the children at their Halloween parade. “Every
year there were several children with no costumes, heads down…and I felt very sorry for them.”
said Pat.
She suggested that members might consider donating costumes and accessories to these
children. The principal of Harbour View Elementary School, Cindy Osterhout, happened to be at
this meeting. She was thrilled at the idea!
Members came together in a big way and donated hats, fairy wings, costumes, masks,
kitty ears…boxes of fun things for these children. Huntington Harbour Kiwanis has taken on
this project as a permanent endeavor, and will donate again next year. Thank you Pat-
you’ve made a lot of children very, very happy.
Posted by Eva Kilgore on 10/12 at 01:10 PM
Huntington Harbour Kiwanis Thanks RFF For Their Involvement
“We are so happy to have the support of the Ross Family Foundation,” said Huntington Harbour
Kiwanis Club president Barbra Snegg. “Because of the generous donation from this wonderful group,
we are able to help even more homeless students right in our own neighborhood,” Snegg added.
A fishing tournament set for the end of August has been postponed until late September. More
to come. HH Kiwanis will be taking students from Harbour View Elementary School on a shopping
spree in mid September, providing school supplies to Huntington Beach High School and Marina
High School, and continue to sponsor needy families during the holidays.
For more information on the Huntington Harbour Kiwanis Club call Barbra Snegg at
562-592-5300.
Posted by Allison Andrews on 08/23 at 02:34 PM
RFF is a Sponsor of the 2009 Cruise of Lights
Cruise dates: December 17 through December 23 : Cruise times: 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m, 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m.
Huntington Harbour
RFF Proudly Sponsors Cruise of Lights
The RFF is a big supporter of the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee’s annual
Cruise of Lights. This year’s 47th Cruise of lights takes visitors on a 45 minute narrated boat
tour through the magic waterways of Huntington Harbour. They see thousands of lights on
homes, decks, docks, and boats.
The theme this year is “Rock’n the Night Away” and many homeowners spend
literally months decorating to the theme. Proceeds benefit the music programs for over
250,000 Orange County students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Take the entire family! Or…give Cruise of Lights tickets to friends, co-workers…or anyone
you care about! You will be amazed.
Cruise dates: December 17 through December 23
Prices: December 17 ***Special Value Night*** Adults $13 Children (2-12) $9
Decemer 18 through December 23 Adu7lts $15 Children (2-12) $9
Cruise times: 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m, 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m.
Information: http://www.cruiseoflights.org
714-840-7542
Posted by Eva Kilgore on 08/23 at 02:31 PM
Animal House Event with Rancho Coastal Humane Society
October 17th , 2009 :
Encinitas Community Center at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive.
Woof! Meow!
The Rancho Coastal Humane Society, is dedicated to the rescue and shelter of abandoned
companion animals, and adoption of these precious animals. RFF is a major sponsor of the
upcoming 4th Annual House 2009. It’s set for October 1, and will be held at the Encinitas
Community Center at 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive.
Look for a night of fun, food, and auction of specially built, one-of-a-kind dog, cat, and
birdhouses! Open bar, the chance to meet and greet some special four-legged super
stars, and more.
In September, you can start bidding on some super items online. Just visit http://www.cmarket.com
For all the information, and to order tickets, call RCHS at 760-753-6413 or visit http://www.rchumane.org
Allison Andrews, one of our RFF Founding members, is highly involved in this most
worthwhile organization. Thanks, Allison!
Posted by Eva Kilgore on 08/22 at 11:28 AM
PACT EVENT in SF
Thursday, September 3rd : from 6pm- 9pm
San Francisco PACT offices
Dear Friends, Family and Community,
PACT Inc. is presenting an Art and Wine Fundraiser, generously sponsored by Dee Vine Wines.
The Ross Family Foundation is a big supporter of PACT, INC. This wonderful organization
provides help to low income and first generation students. How do you fill out a college
application? How do you get financing? Scholarships? The highly capable people at PACT, INC., a non-profit organization, are there to help. Rachel
Ross, of the Ross Family Foundation, gives much time and support to this worthy organization.
We salute her!
When: Thursday, September 3rd, from 6pm- 9pm.
Where: San Francisco PACT offices
635 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117
What: Wine tasting, food, and art. Some art will be provided by PACT students who attend the Academy of Art thanks to our services.
Cost: Donations Requested at the door (min. $10/person)
Raffle tickets will also be sold. Prizes will include: Tickets to the de young or Legion of Honor, 1 Month Unlimited Yoga at Funky Door Yoga, gift certificate for Blue Bottle coffee… and more!
PACT, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt California organization. All donations are tax deductible. All scholarship funds donated are awarded to students; PACT does not take administrative or any other costs from donations.
Please contact Rachel at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to RSVP.
Check out one of the artisits coming to the event :
Sarah E. Pedlow is a photographer
http://www.sarahpedlow.com/photographs1.html
See their Causes page on facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/329415?m=0aca965b
Posted by allison on 08/16 at 11:49 AM
Up coming event with PACT in SF
Dear Friends, Family and Community,
PACT Inc. is presenting an Art and Wine Fundraiser, generously sponsored by Dee Vine Wines.
The Ross Family Foundation is a big supporter of PACT, INC. This wonderful organization
provides help to low income and first generation students. How do you fill out a college
application? How do you get financing? Scholarships? The highly capable people at PACT, INC., a non-profit organization, are there to help. Rachel
Ross, of the Ross Family Foundation, gives much time and support to this worthy organization.
We salute her!
When: Thursday, September 3rd, from 6pm- 9pm.
Where: San Francisco PACT offices
635 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117
What: Wine tasting, food, and art. Some art will be provided by PACT students who attend the Academy of Art thanks to our services.
Cost: Donations Requested at the door (min. $10/person)
Raffle tickets will also be sold. Prizes will include: Tickets to the de young or Legion of Honor, 1 Month Unlimited Yoga at Funky Door Yoga, gift certificate for Blue Bottle coffee… and more!
PACT, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt California organization. All donations are tax deductible. All scholarship funds donated are awarded to students; PACT does not take administrative or any other costs from donations.
Please contact Rachel at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to RSVP.
See their Causes page on facebook: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/329415?m=0aca965b
Check out one of the artisits coming to the event :
Sarah E. Pedlow is a photographer
http://www.sarahpedlow.com/photographs1.html
Posted by allison on 08/16 at 11:44 AM
Olive Crest Fundraiser is coming and RFLF is a proud Sponsor
Monday June 22, 2009 :
Monarch Beach
The Olive Crest golf fundraiser is set for Monday, June 22, at Monarch Beach.
It is the Grocery Industry Fund Raiser. For more information, or to participate, please
see their web site: www.olivecrest.org
Ross Family Legacy Foundation, in conjunction with Tee-Zels-Arnold Palmer pretzel snacks,
are proud sponsors of this event, and will be there the day of the event to show support.
The vision of Olive Crest is to be the national leader in the prevention and treatment of child abuse. To accomplish this vision, Olive Crest has developed the following strategy to be reached by 2010:
Lead in program quality and outcomes by achieving 100% of the Quality Management Plan by 2010.
Increase children and families served annually to 10,000 by 2010.
Financial support for the children and families by securing $10 million in the C.A.R.E. (Child Abuse Rescue Effort) Fund by 2010.
Expand awareness to every state through the Keeping Children Safe campaign by 2010.
Posted by Allison on 06/22 at 10:12 AM
Ross Family Legacy Foundation Donates to the Roosters
The Roosters Food drive started 13 years ago with a group of volunteers packing
130 dinners including turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and toys. Fast forward to 2009…this
incredible group plans to pack 4000 boxes of food that will be distributed to over 30 charitable
agencies in Orange County in December.
The Ross Family Foundation just presented a check for $20,000 as a matching donation
from 24 generous Rooster donors. This means turkeys may be purchased earlier in the year
at a reduced rate. 2nd Harvest Food Bank of Orange County has agreed to store the birds
at no charge.
This year’s Food Drive will be held Sunday, December 20, at the Army Reserve base
in Tustin, California. Over 300 volunteers will be packing approximately 140,000
pounds of food that day!
Because of the RFLF matching donation, and the huge hearts of Rooster members, many families are definitely going to have happier holidays.
Posted by Eva Kilgore on 06/16 at 01:48 PM