Sterling Engineering “honored” to present REAS with 1K Challenge Check
Jennifer V. Morrison (left) - president and founding partner of Sterling Engineering – presented the REAS Foundation with a $1000 challenge check yesterday 910/30/08), signifying the success of the REAS 10K Circle of Businesses program.
On July 15th, the REAS Foundation announced two fundraising programs for senior energy assistance. One program, the 10K Circle of Businesses, hoped to raise $10,000 in donations from local businesses. Sterling Engineering kicked off the program with a 1K Challenge, whereby they would match donations from businesses up to $1,000.
“On behalf of Sterling Engineering, I am extremely proud to be presenting our check to the REAS Foundation, and we are honored by the overwhelming response from the business community in support of Sturbridge seniors”, Ms. Morrison said.
Ms. Morrison, who also serves as the Chief Administration Officer for the REAS Foundation, went on to say “…as a member of the Foundation, I am thrilled to be involved with such a meaningful, community-minded program, providing service and hope to our seniors”.
REAS Chairman of the Board - Scott Garieri (right), accepted the check on behalf of the foundation, expressing “deep appreciation to Ms. Morrison and those who answered Sterling’s call to action, in support of Sturbridge seniors”. Mr. Garieri added that, “…the residents and businesses of Sturbridge have created a grass roots approach to addressing the energy needs of our seniors”.
The Sterling donation brings the REAS Foundation and the Sturbridge community of donors to the 123% mark of its 2008 fundraising goal.