Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Paws for a Cause Gala on May 9 Supports the Mission of Max’s Helping Paws in Providing Financial help to responsible Pet owners with a Pet in a Health crisis

Max’s Helping Paws Foundation will bring the Emerald City to Monterey for a glittering fundraiser in support of its mission — providing a financial lifeline for responsible pet owners with a pet in a health crisis.

Monterey, CA, February 06, 2020 - Max’s Helping Paws Foundation will bring the Emerald City to Monterey for a glittering fundraiser in support of its mission — providing a financial lifeline for responsible pet owners with a pet in a health crisis.

The third annual Paws for a Cause event (Saturday, May 9) takes attendees on a journey through Kansas all the way to Oz. Guests will enjoy a reception with wines provided by Bernardus, followed by a plated dinner, silent and live auctions, music, dancing and a casino.

Held at Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey, Max’s biggest event of the year will prove that “there’s no place like home.” Paws for a Cause has sold out quickly in the past. Tickets are $150 and available (along with sponsorship opportunities) at www.maxpaws.org. Themed attire is encouraged, but not required. To register by phone, or to ask specific questions regarding sponsorships, call Dyana Klein at (831) 704-6473.

About Max’s Helping Paws
Financial circumstances should never decide a companion pet’s fate. Because of that, Max’s Helping Paws Foundation reduces economic euthanasia, surrender and suffering of severely ill or injured pets by providing pet owners assistance with the costs of urgent medical care. Through the years the foundation has assisted nearly 200 Monterey County families while approving nearly $160,000 in treatments for pets in crisis.

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Max's Helping Paws Foundation is bringing the Emerald City to Monterey for its most magnificent fundraising evening ever, Max's Helping Paws is holding its third annual fundraising evening to support its mission. To date, Max's Helping Paws has helped nearly 200 Monterey County families and approved nearly $160,000 in treatments for pets in crisis.

This magical, spectacular evening will take you on a journey through Kansas all the way to the glistening Emerald City as Max's Helping Paws hosts it's largest event of the year, Paws for a Cause. For year 3, guests will enjoy a reception with wines provided by Bernardus Wine, followed by a plated dinner, silent and live auctions, followed by music, dancing and casino. This event, which has sold out both prior years, is sure to sell out once again. Some very special surprises await attendees as they travel to the Emerald City.
When: May 9, 2020 Reception/Silent Auction opens 5:30PM

Where: Portola Hotel & Spa, in Monterey, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940

Tickets: $150, Tables of 8 or 10 available.

Sponsorships (see details below): Multiple Sponsorship Options available

Online Tickets or Sponsorships: MAXSPAWS.ORG (Details Attached)

Phone Registration, Sponsorships or Other Questions: contact Dyana Klein, (831) 704-6473

Max’s Helping Paws Foundation Fact Sheet:

MHPF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with Monterey County veterinary practices to provide financial assistance to clients with pets in need of critical, short-term care or longer-term, continued care.

Pets are members of the family. MHPF keeps pets at home with their families and out of overburdened shelters.

MHPF’s minimizes economic euthanasia, surrender, and suffering of severely ill or injured pets due to their owners’ inability to afford necessary and unexpected medical treatments.

Since it first started providing financial assistance in mid-2017, MHPF has approved more than $160,000 (and growing) in financial assistance and has helped nearly 200 pet families deal with financial hardship.

MHFP is a matching program paying up to 50% of costs, including diagnostic tests (Up to the Maximum allowable), allowing owners to make informed decisions around the fate of their companion pet. We help owners educate themselves as to all their options. We are unique in this aspect. We also provide guidance to help pet owners gather their portion.

MHPF has 23 veterinary partners.

MHFP is based in Monterey County and serves only Monterey County.

We are very responsive to our pet families and our veterinary partners. We have a veterinary liaison, Shelley, so our veterinary partners have a person to go to keep lines of communication open.

We have a no-contract relationship with our veterinary partners, making for a very organic and personal connection. We have an enrollment form that outlines what we provide.

MHPF launched an unprecedented two-year pilot program that provides for pets with chronic conditions, the Continued Care Program, which will provide up to two years of ongoing financial support to responsible families whose dog or cat faces a chronic illness.

MHPF is the first animal welfare organization in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties to launch a Continued Care program such as this in Monterey County.

Max’s Helping Paws Foundation is named after Dyana and Jonathan’s beloved miniature pinscher, Maximillian, who they lost to illness in May of 2016.

To contact MHPF, call (831) 704-6473 or email info@maxshelpingpaws.org. For more information, go to its website at https://www.maxshelpingpaws.org.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
https://www.maxshelpingpaws.org

Family-owned Kitchen Studio of Monterey Peninsula Expands with New location: Salinas Valley Kitchen & Bath

Late last year, Kitchen Studio of Monterey Peninsula, Inc. purchased Salinas Valley Kitchen & Bath (SVKB) on South Main Street in Salinas.

Salinas, CA, February 05, 2020 - Late last year, Kitchen Studio of Monterey Peninsula, Inc. purchased Salinas Valley Kitchen & Bath (SVKB) on South Main Street in Salinas. SVKB opened its doors right away, anxious to serve clientele, and will celebrate its grand re-opening and ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

“We really felt Salinas was a market that was under serviced in many ways,” says new owner Jillian Clark. SVKB is led by Jillian’s sister, Laura Diaz, who has more than three decades of industry experience. Laura moved back to California from Tennessee, to help fuel SVKB’s success.

Clark says “her family and extended family of loyal team members, are thrilled to offer forward thinking design, all product sales, and remodel services, now from the salad bowl to the sea. We have talented people in place, and lots of resources to offer support when needed. It’s really exciting to meet new people, especially in Salinas; everyone is so friendly and the people are so genuine. So far, we’re seeing a lot of younger, first-time homebuyers, excited to improve their living spaces.”

SVKB boasts a showroom of many choices and styles, and focuses on the needs and wants of the person living in their home, fulfilling any vision; and welcomes architects, builders and designers too!

Clark says it will be “business as usual” in Salinas. “One thing is for sure, we will deliver on what we promise, and honor my dad’s golden rule: It’s important to always have integrity and treat everyone with respect and equality.”

Kitchen Studio of Monterey Peninsula (KSMP) has spent the last 35 years transforming homes into personal havens. In 1985, Jillian’s parents, Chris and Carmen Humphrey opened the business and set the bar high, with quality products, design, craftsmanship and unmatched customer service. Jillian and her husband John, have carried on the family-owned operation for the last 20 years in Seaside, and will bring that same level of attention to detail and service to Salinas.

Salinas Valley Kitchen & Bath is at 1368 S. Main St. C, in the Nob Hill shopping center. Phone: (831) 422-9900.

Adam Joseph
Showroom Manager

Kitchen Studio Monterey
www.ksmonterey.com
Seaside: 831.899.3303

Cabinets & Such
www.cabinetsandsuch.com
Seaside: 831.899.3303

Salinas Valley Kitchen & Bath
www.svkb.design
Salinas: 831.422.9900

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.svkb.design

Decluttering can actually Make us Happier People, but Donating Unwanted items to Goodwill Helps Create Jobs — and that’s the best Feeling of all

How can cleaning your house possibly make you feel good? Well, studies show that taking the time to thoroughly clean and maintain a tidy home makes people happier.

Salinas, CA, February 05, 2020 - How can cleaning your house possibly make you feel good? Well, studies show that taking the time to thoroughly clean and maintain a tidy home makes people happier.

The act of cleaning provides a sense of satisfaction, which in turn can put you in a good mood, and being more organized reduces stress. Beyond that, if you declutter and donate unwanted or unused items to Goodwill of the Central Coast, a real sense of satisfaction takes place, because your stuff fuels job training programs, making a positive difference in your community.

Here is a step-by-step guide to donate to Goodwill:

Find stuff to donate. A good place to start is your closet, basement or garage. In addition to clothing, small appliances and home decor, some Goodwill locations accept computer equipment and even vehicles.

Gather items in one place. Look them over one last time. Take a deep breath and learn to let go. If donating electrical equipment or battery-operated items, it is helpful to test them out first. Also, we appreciate it if all clothes are washed or dry cleaned.

Locate a Goodwill store near you. Use our locator to find the nearest career center (for help finding a job), retail store, donation site, or outlet store (which sells items in bulk), operated by our network of 157 independent, community-based Goodwills. Go to goodwill.org and use your zip or postal code. If you aren't sure if your local Goodwill accepts something you wish to donate, just give them a call.

Donate your items. Remember, when you donate to Goodwill, you are making a real difference in people’s lives. After you drop off your clothes, blankets, electronics, and other items, Goodwill sells them in stores or online at shopgoodwill.com. When someone buys your item, local Goodwill organizations use that money to provide job training and other services for people in your community.

Get a receipt so you can claim a tax deduction later. Your gift just keeps on giving!

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.shopgoodwill.com