We're doing it again! SUSTAIN Dos - Come Together. Scroll down!

It should not come as a surprise to you that our town, state and country continue to be in an economic crisis. Although there seems to be a glimmer of hope on the horizon, the unemployment rate in San Bernardino County continues to be at 14%. In our small town we see this everywhere we turn. With a high percentage of our towns economy resting on construction, and tourism, this is a very tough time for a lot of people in our community.

In February 2009 Sylas.net in partnership with Community Church by the Lake and Julie Hastings very own Peppercorn Grille restaurant hosted an entertainment event called SUSTAIN - where we were able to raise over $6,000 and countless bags of nonperishable food to assist members of our community who were down on their luck. Because of generous donations from our community, 100% of the money raised went directly to those in need.

This past year our food pantry was able to feed countless families in our community, and the money we raised helped keep lights and heat on in many other homes. This service is greatly needed in our community due to our isolation from traditional state and federal resources and was available to anyone in our community in need.

The money we raised in February 2009 has lasted until February of 2010. However that money has finally run out. Do to the continued need in our community, we have decided to hold another event. On May 22, 2010 Sylas.net produce another fundraising event called SUSTAIN DOS “Come Together”. This event is a time where we are asking anyone and everyone in our community to come together for the sake of our neighbors and friends. The event will be a dinner and entertainment event where we will continue to raise money and nonperishable food products to help people in need.

We will be serving traditional Mexican food from the Community Church Spanish division. And Community Church by the Lake has once again offered to host the event. We are currently looking for help both financially and physically. We are looking for volunteers to staff the event, donations for various raffles, as well as financial support to provide the food and drinks for the event. In return for your participation in this event we would be happy to list you/your business in advertising and PR related to this event. If you feel that you are able to participate in this event in any way, please contact Donna Mc Clintock at 866-7523. Either way, please come as a guest and bring your friends and family.

Tickets are $10. Stop by the church to purchase tickets, or pay at the door. If you would like to donate money for the fund or non-perishable food for the pantry, please see Donna at the front office at Community Church. Each food item you bring to the event, you’ll receive a raffle ticket for chances to win prizes. The church provides means to pay things like the gas or an electricity bill to families that temporarily cannot make ends meet. Or sometimes pay for a room at a hotel for a few nights.

An average of one person or family a day walks into the church’s office with some legitimate need, for the survival need of themselves or their family. This kind of foot traffic to the church is not uncommon as it’s centrally located in Big Bear Lake and bears the name Community Church, along with it’s growing reputation of helping people. The church can only help 1 out of 5 people. That’s 25 people/families a month Community Church is not able to help. And today, it’s an estimated 500 and more families that are in desperate need of food and help.

Come, have fun, give a little, and make a big impact for others in need, right here in Big Bear valley.

May 22nd at 6:00pm at Community Church | $10 per plate
Bring in nonperishable food items and receive raffle tickets
40946 Big Bear Blvd, BBL | 909.866.7526

Please email Andy Meadors for additional information.

Hosted by:
Community Church

Promoted by:
Sylas.net

Sponsored by:
Peppercorn Grille
Instituto Interglobal
Marla Schweitzer Bradfield - Mary Kay Cosmetics
The Alderwood Group
Community Spanish Church
GetBoards
Mike Sannes - Realtor
Leroys Boardshop
The Village Quilt Shop
Teri MacMaster - Leona's Nail Shop
Kristen Wegener - Hideaway Spa & Salon
Sleepy Forest Cottages
The Firsten
Flying Bear Zip Lines
Simply Irresistible
Pine Summit Christian Camps
Andy Meadors - Branding Design

Check out last year's SUSTAIN event...