At Accent, one of the things we're profoundly aware of every day is how lucky we are to have the support of so many people and local organizations. The people who use our services, who recommend us, and who keep coming back year after year are the ones who've helped make these last 25 years such a success.
This is one of the reasons why we feel it's our responsibility to give back and support our local communities. For this issue of our newsletter, we're going to take a moment to highlight some of the local organizations we've supported over the last couple of years. These organizations do such good work, and it only seems fitting that we say thank you to them during this month of Thanksgiving.
Milford Public Schools. As part of its reward program to the top scholastic achievers, the students received a limo ride to lunch. In addition, we've supported the Boosters Club, The Athletics Program and Parents for Music.
MetroWest YMCA Auction. Last year's MetroWest YMCA auction netted over $26,000. All proceeds from the sale of the Y's auction items directly impact outreach services and financial assistance for children and needy families We auctioned a 5-hour night out in a 6-passenger limousine for the past two years.
My One Wish. My One Wish is a non-profit organization that grants wishes to children between the ages of 4-18 with life threatening illnesses. Wish was started in 1984 by Anthony J. Brenna and Virginia Brenna of Milford, Mass. Wishes are granted to children within a 15-mile radius around Milford, Mass. Accent provided a limousine to and from the airports for the family of the wish recipient. Usually the granted wish is a trip to Disney world, so it's a great addition to have limousine service to and from the airport.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The JDRF is dedicated to finding a cure to Type 1 diabetes.We donated a 4-hour night out in a 6-passenger limousine to their Hearts & Heroes Gala.
Milford Regional Medical Center. We donated a 4-hour night out in a 6-passenger limo for the Center's "Taste of the Towns" fundraiser.
Human Rights Campaign. According to its website, "The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community." For the past 2 years, we've donated 6-hour night out in a 6-passenger limousine to HRC's silent auction for their Annual HRC Dinner Gala, which supports fundraising efforts.
Community Servings. According to its website, Community Servings prepares and delivers over 3340 lunches and dinners each week to 700 individuals and families who are homebound with acute life-threatening illness. We've donated to its fundraiser.
Risa S. Rosengard Foundation. This foundation provides grants to families coping with cancer and grief. For the past 2 years, we have donated a 5-hour night out in a 6-passenger limousine for the foundation's annual fundraiser.
Temple Beth Torah Auction. Located in Holliston, this conservative temple's beginnings trace back to 1972. We donated a 4-hour night out in a 6-passenger limo to its auction.
Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project. According to its website, "Gay Men's Domestic Violence Projectprovides crisis intervention, support and resources for victims and survivors of domestic abuse." For the past two years, we have donated a 5-hour night out in a 6-passenger limousine for its Halloween Costume Party fundraiser.
On behalf of all of us at Accent, we thank all of these organizations for their fabulous work year round.