The Charitable Foundation of the Santa Barbara area offices of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties held their second annual "Fall into Giving" fundraiser on Thursday September 19th at one of the new residences at San Marcos Preserve.
The Charitable Foundation is comprised of agents and employees of the company who strive to have a beneficial impact on their local communities. There are five chapters throughout the state of California. The foundation's mission statement is "to invest in our community by supporting local organizations that help people help themselves."Since its inception, The Charitable Foundation has provided hundreds of grants to local organizations that promote health, education, community and the environment, and has donated over five million dollars to non-profit organizations throughout Southern California.
Santa Barbara Board members are: Doug Van Pelt (chairperson), Patrice Serrani, Madhu Khemani, Michelle Madril, Chris Smith, Rachael Douglas, Errol Jahnke, Joe Parker, and James St. James.