We want to thank everyone who has donated time, suggestions, money, and prayers for this family. We would like to summarize what your donations and suggestions have done for this family: The family has signed up for Public Aide, food stamps, Social Security benefits, the Naperville Loaves and Fishes has invited the family to utilize their facility. [...]
Archive for July, 2009
A Community working together does make a difference!
Posted in Deland Foundation on July 19, 2009 | 28 Comments »
Getting the word out to Oprah and Extreme Home Makeover
Posted in Deland Foundation on July 14, 2009 | 9 Comments »
We are in the process of filling out the application for The Extreme Home Makeover show. We have also tried to contact the producers of the Oprah show but have not had success in leaving a message, his VM box is full and will not accept any new VM’s. If anyone has any ideas how [...]
Looking for fundraising suggestions
Posted in Deland Foundation on July 14, 2009 | 8 Comments »
If you have an idea for a fundraising event or if you have experience in fundraising please let us know.
Bags Tournament Coming Soon!!
Posted in Deland Foundation on July 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We are also in the process of getting a bags tournament together. Dates\Times and place are in the making. Spread the word and keep checking back for more details.
Golf Fundraiser
Posted in Deland Foundation on July 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We are in the process of getting a golf outing together to help out the Deland family. No details as of yet and we will keep you posted.
Jewel Fundraiser 7/11 update
Posted in Deland Foundation on July 12, 2009 | 7 Comments »
A fundraising day was held at Jewel in Plainfield and Naperville on 7/11 and with great results. This was a great start to getting this family back on their feet.
The Deland Family needs your help
Posted in Deland Foundation on July 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Robert and Denise Deland graduated from Wheaton North High School. They dated throughout their high school years, and then married after graduation. Robert died suddenly in June 2009 from a heart attack at the age of 42. They are the proud parents of 6 children ages: 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, and 22. Three of the [...]
The Deland Foundation is now running
Posted in Deland Foundation on July 10, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Just a note to everyone. The website is up and running and is ready for the donations. We would like all to know that 100% of the donations are going to Denise Deland and her kids. 0% of any donation given is going to any of the dozen+ people involved in getting the foundation going.
