CHAF is proud to announce that Joseph Roller II, President & CEO of Cambridge Trust Company, will lead CHAF's 2010 fundraising campaign to Open Doors for the Homeless. CHAF's 2010 goal is to raise $150,000 to assist 80 at risk households of homeless and near homeless families and individuals to make the transition from life in a shelter, or on the street, to a safe, secure home of their own or, to retain their housing and avoid falling into homelessness in the first place.

For more information about Home Sweet Home on October 16th, click here.

To participate in this community fundraiser, please contact one of us below:

Robert Siegrist
SVP, Marketing Director
Cambridge Trust Company
10 Fawcett Street, 5th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02138
Ph: 617.441.1443
Fax: 617.441.1457
Email: Robert.Siegrist@cambridgetrust.com

Daniel Malis
617-491-1099
Daniel.Malis@malislaw.com

David Pap
CHAF Board Chair
David.Pap@NEmoves.com
617-844-2756

Cambridge Trust Company to lead CHAF in 2010

Goal to raise $150,000 to help 80 homeless families

Cambridge Trust is pleased to once again take the lead for CHAF's Home Sweet Home 2010 fundraising campaign.

"The commitment and leadership of CHAF in helping to end homelessness has never been more relevant than in today's environment" said Joe Roller, president and CEO of Cambridge Trust. "Since its inception in 1999, CHAF has been an example of a partnership that works by bringing together the resources of businesses, individuals and community leaders to raise funding for local families in need.

"With the help of the Cambridge community and beyond,” said Roller, “our goal is to raise $150,000 which will assist more than 80 homeless or near homeless families in securing a place to live, said Roller." To kick off the fundraising effort, Cambridge Trust announced that it will donate $15,000 to this year’s campaign.

East Cambridge Savings Bank to lead CHAF in 2009

		"East Cambridge Savings Bank is pleased to lead CHAF's Home Sweet Home Fundraising Campaign," said Arthur C. Spears, President and CEO. "Our goal is to raise $150,000 which will help approximately 150 families and individuals to obtain housing or remain in their homes." He noted that CHAF has helped many homeless and near homeless families and individuals since its inception in 1999. "CHAF is a great organization. Over the last ten years, CHAF's good works have been performed by volunteers from the local real estate agencies and community banks," said Spears. Also joining Mr. Spears on the CHAF Planning Board from the Bank is Community Relations Officer, Janine M. Mahoney. "Home Sweet Home 2008 was the first CHAF
Arthur C. Spears, President & CEO E. Cambridge Savings Bank

event I attended. I was impressed by the event and the many people there to help prevent homelessness. The Cambridge community is very generous in its support to prevent homelessness and Mr. Spears and I are hoping new members of the community will join in supporting CHAF's mission," said Mahoney.

Cambridge Savings Bank to Lead CHAF in 2008

"Cambridge Savings Bank is proud to be the lead sponsor of CHAF's 10th anniversary fundraiser, "Home Sweet Home," said President and CEO Robert M. Wilson.

"Previously I served as Benefit Chair in 2004," said Wilson. "That year, we raised $125,000 and helped more than 125 families in the community. With a tough economy and rising food and fuel prices, we anticipate the need will be even greater this year. We're hoping to raise $200,000 in 2008, which will help more than 200 homeless and near homeless families and individuals secure places to live."

"CHAF brings together the Realtor community, banks and other business leaders concerned with reducing homelessness in Cambridge," Wilson added. "Collectively, we've raised over $1.2 million since CHAF's inception in 1999 and helped more than 1,500 people get a new start. It's gratifying to know that our donations can make the difference between someone living day by day in a shelter or worse, and having a safe roof over their heads and a place to call home."

"CHAF has historically relied on donations from the Realtor community, local banks such as Cambridge Trust and East Cambridge Savings in addition to Cambridge Savings, and numerous businesses and individuals," Wilson continued. "This year, we're eager to invite new members of the Cambridge community to join us in supporting CHAF's mission."

"The Home Sweet Home event should attract a new audience who may be unfamiliar with CHAF, as well as involving several members of the vibrant culinary community, many of whom are already dedicated to homelessness issues."

"The Cambridge community has always been incredibly generous to CHAF, supporting our mission to provide an economic bridge to housing for the homeless. Now more than ever, we hope to count on this generosity as so many in our area are feeling the stresses of a fragile economy."

Thank you to Whole Foods for donating $1,167

Whole Foods Markets continued to support CHAF by offering register coupons during the month of June. Whole Foods patrons could make a simple $2 or $5 donation while checking out, and many did. Donations for the month totaled $1,167 from the three Cambridge stores, which represents several hundred individual donations. That's quite a show of support from the community.

Thank you, Whole Foods, for the exposure and many thanks to Whole Foods shoppers for their support!

CHAF welcomes new Sponsor - S+H Construction

CHAF thanks Doug Hanna and Alex Slive of S+H Construction, one of the region's premiere experts in high-end restoration and renovation, for their contribution of $5,000 in 2007. This generous donation was enough to help move six families from shelters to homes. "It's important for all of us who thrive and prosper in Cambridge to find ways to give back and help our neighbors in need," said Hanna. "CHAF does an excellent job of helping families at risk find or retain their housing."

CHAF is also very pleased that Doug Hanna has joined CHAF's Planning Board. Doug hopes to encourage other contractors and clients to support CHAF as well.

Thank you to Whole Foods for donating $11,674.70

This donation was a result of a 5% Day held in January 2007 to benefit CHAF. 5% of one day's sales from all three Whole Foods Market - Cambridge Stores was pledged. This gift will allow CHAF to prevent eleven families from falling into homelessness.

Thanks to our 2008 Sponsors

We are proud to recognize the following companies who have so generously supported our neighbors in need through a contribution to CHAF. Since 1999, their efforts have helped more than 1,500 people - either homeless or near homeless - establish permanent housing, forever altering the landscape of our community. We salute these sponsors for celebrating the true meaning of community spirit.

2008 Sponsors

Leadership Circle $15,000
Cambridge Savings Bank
Coldwell Banker Cares

Event Sponsor $10,000
Citizens Bank
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Harvard University

Benefactor $5,000
Cambridge Trust Company
Hyatt Regency
S&H Construction

Patron $2,500
Cambridge Side Galleria
Hammond Residential Real Estate

Donor $1,500
Caru Retail, LLC / Caru Associates
Craig and Macauley P.C.
Federal Home Loan Bank
Harvard University Employees Credit Union
Houghton Place / 1008 Massachusetts Ave
Irving House
Law Offices of Anthony Troiano III
Leader Bank
Lopisi Law Offices
Malis | Law
MIT Federal Credit Union
Novartis
Realty Property Management
RE/MAX Destiny
Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C.
SMC Management Corporation
Trinity Realty Property Management
WTPhelan Insurance
Wyeth

Friend $750
Ambit Press
Anna's Taqueria
The Banker Company
Boston Private Bank & Trust Co.
Cambridge Portuguese Credit Union
Central Bank
Chestnut Hill Realty
Clark, Hunt and Embry
Emanuel John Markis, Esq.
Foster & Eldridge, LLP
Gentle Giant Moving Company
JC Adams Co., Inc.
Kensington Chambers, LLC
MIT / Gov't & Community Relations
Mount Auburn Hospital
Mortgage Master
Opinion Dynamics Corp.
Philip Johnson Associates Advertising and Marketing
Shippen L. Page, Esq
Sovereign Bank
Whole Foods

Thank you to all of our Friends & Sponsors for helping us to exceed our 2007 goal of $175,000!

We are proud to recognize the following companies who have so generously supported our neighbors in need through a contribution to CHAF. Since 1999, their efforts have helped more than 1,300 people - either homeless or near homeless - establish permanent housing, forever altering the landscape of our community. We salute these sponsors for celebrating the true meaning of community spirit.

2007 Sponsors

Leadership Circle $15,000
Cambridge Savings Bank
Coldwell Banker Cares

Event Sponsor $10,000
Citizens Bank
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Harvard University

Benefactor $5,000
Cambridge Trust Company
Hyatt Regency
S&H Construction

Patron $2,500
Cambridge Side Galleria
Hammond Residential Real Estate

Donor $1,500
Caru Retail, LLC / Caru Associates
Craig and Macauley P.C.
Federal Home Loan Bank
Harvard University Employees Credit Union
Houghton Place / 1008 Massachusetts Ave
Irving House
Law Offices of Anthony Troiano III
Leader Bank
Lopisi Law Offices
Malis Law
MIT Federal Credit Union
Novartis
Realty Property Management
RE/MAX Destiny
Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C.
SMC Management Corporation
Trinity Realty Property Management
WTPhelan Insurance
Wyeth