San Diego is known as America's Finest City. One of the reasons for the city's popularity, is the generosity of the people who make up this sunny seaside community. Everywhere you look throughout the city you can see helping hands. Locals find many ways to contribute to their community, making San Diego one of the greatest places to live.
Here, Two Seat Tango share how one inspiring organization is making a difference in the lives of San Diegans in need. With a 60 year tradition of giving, The Country Friends®, is a wonderful organization that raises funds to support human care agencies across San Diego County. The group hosts charity events throughout the year and operates a lovely Consignment Shop in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
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| The Country Friends® Board of Directors |
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| The Country Friends® Consignment Shop |
The Country Friends® Consignment Shop sells merchandise from estates and individuals, including treasures of silver, crystal, fine china, objets d'art and furniture (classic and traditional), which is either consigned or donated. Shop Location: 6030 El Tordo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. Phone (858) 756-1192
Recently, The Country Friends® presented its Spring Membership Luncheon at Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa to celebrate 60 years of giving. The event was also a tribute to Jean Newman, a 35-Year member and dedicated community volunteer who was Consignment Shop Manager. "She had such a sense of humor and her laughter was very infectious," said Yvette Letourneau, the consignment shop's current Manager. "I miss her laughter."
We are so inspired by this organization and its impressive legacy of giving. When I heard that some of the volunteers have helped out for decades, I couldn't wait to learn how I might participate.
On September 18, you are invited to attend Art of Fashion 2014 sponsored by South Coast Plaza, a grand event taking place at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. One of the largest outdoor fashion and style events outside of New York Fashion Week, this event will feature a runway fashion show, designer boutique shopping, a fabulous luncheon and more! Ticket Info
Membership
Experience the joy of giving by joining The Country Friends®, donating to the The Country Friends® Consignment Shop, attending one of the many wonderful events Event Calendar or volunteering. Membership provides many great benefits and starts at only $60 for a General Membership.
You don't need permission to give. Whether it's your money or your time, the act of being selfless and giving can fill your heart with tremendous joy! It can start with a simple donation to a cause you are passionate about, volunteering your time to someone in need or simply holding the door open for a stranger.
A community is not just a place, but a shared experience. Your sense of community can be enhanced by giving, volunteering or participating with others for the greater good. Joining a local organization like The Country Friends® is one way to get more involved while helping to make your city or village a better place. Here's to those who give, for giving brings you and others joy and the world could always use a little more joy.
Two Seat Tango wishes to inspire you to get involved in your community, for your community is what you make of it. Let's get ready to Tango!
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