Warrington Employees Give Selflessly this Season
Sabre Warrington employees shared their holiday spirit this past month, when they participated in the “Be an Angel” and “Food Cupboard Collection” holiday donation programs.
Through the “Be an Angel Program,” employees “adopted” an underprivileged child and provided gifts off of his or her wish list. This toy drive for children in need was held in conjunction with the Salvation Army’s Angel Program.
Through the Food Cupboard Collection, Sabre collected canned goods and personal care products for those in need. The Food Cupboard is organized by the Coordinating Council of Health and Welfare, which is one of several agencies that comprise the Hunger Nutrition Coalition of Bucks County.
(01/2012)
Employees Make Soldiers’ Angels Drive a Success
 Sabre employees demonstrated their generosity over the month of November, when they participated in the Soldiers’ Angels fall drive.
Employees from across the company donated countless items, including granola bars, magazines, toothbrushes, gum, razors, puzzle books and more, which were sent to deployed service men and women to help provide aid and comfort. The company also donated hand sanitizers to be included in the care packages.
In addition, employees penned personal letters thanking the soldiers for their service. The company also received heartfelt letters from students at Stella Maris Academy in La Jolla, Calif., and Holy Redeemer School in Philadelphia, Pa., thanking the heroes for their valiant efforts.
(01/2012)
Sabre Holds 2011 Soldiers’ Angels Fall Drive
During the month of November, Sabre will be coordinating its 2011 Soldiers’ Angels Spring Drive in which employees, family members and friends can donate care package items and letters for deployed service men and women.
Donations will be sent to Soldiers' Angels, a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, veterans and their families.
About the organization
Founded by Patti Patton-Bader, the mother of two American soldiers, Soldiers’ Angels was established out of concern for deployed soldiers who did not receive mail or support from home. "May No Soldier Go Unloved," encapsulates the motivation behind Soldiers' Angels. By working together with a common vision of service, the volunteers of Soldiers' Angels continue to make a visible difference in the lives of veterans, the wounded, deployed service members, and their families.
What you can do
Soldiers’ Angels organizes a multitude of projects and volunteers to send care packages and letters to deployed service members. To support their effort, Sabre has coordinated a spring and fall donation and letter-writing drive.
A box will be place in the lobby area of each Sabre office where items may be placed. Items will be accepted through November 30, 2011. In addition to the items donated by employees and friends, Sabre will donate a large quantity of lip balm.
Letter Writing
Sabre will collect letters from our employees, family and friends addressed to our service men and women thanking them for their service to our country. Letter writers are encouraged to let the recipient know a little about themselves, their family, and anything else they would like to share. The troops love to hear from all of us, and mail brightens their days!
Care Packages
Please click here to view a list of suggested food, personal care, and other items that our troops can use, as well as items that are prohibited for safety and shipping reasons.
Soldiers’ Angels has many programs it coordinates including one in which participants can adopt a deployed hero. For more information, please visit http://soldiersangels.org/join-or-adopt.html
Please contact the Sabre office contact for community relations nearest you, should you have any questions. A list can be found on mySabre > Offices > Office Contacts > In the Community.
Sabre Holds Collection for Victims of Hurricane Irene
In response to the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Irene in late August, Sabre established a month-long monetary collection to help those left reeling after the tremendous devastation caused by the powerful storm.
Through employee contributions and the company’s dollar-for-dollar match, Sabre was able to donate more than $600 to the American Red Cross’ Disaster Relief Fund to help aid in the recovery. As a result of Irene making landfall close to Sabre office locations, the donations were divided and sent to chapters local to impacted Sabre employees and offices.
(10/2011)
Sabre Supports Hollywood Lion’s Club Golf Tournament
On Friday, Sept. 7, 2011, Sabre employees gathered at Maryland’s Wicomico Shores Golf Course. in support of the 33rd annual Hollywood Lion’s Club Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the event will be used
to support the Lion’s Club’s efforts in the community.
The Lion’s Clubs focus on sight-related charities, collecting used eyeglasses and providing new glasses for low-income residents. All income received by the clubs goes back into the community.
(09/2011)
Sabre Sponsors, Attends Walk to End Alzheimer’s
 On Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, some Sabre Mid-Atlantic (MA) Region employees gathered at Asbury in Solomons Island to participate in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™.
Sabre sponsored the walk, which is touted as the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. The event, which even included the support of the Patuxent High School cheerleaders, who performed flips and cheers for the participants, was a huge success with many sponsors and donations.
(09/2011)
Sabre Supports Volunteer Cancer Organization
 Sabre recently provided a donation to A Message of Hope Cancer Fund, Inc., an all-volunteer organization that “provides direct financial assistance to families who face the monetary burdens associated with cancer.”
In a letter sent on behalf of the organization, volunteer Linda Williams stated, “Just wanted to send a quick note to thank everyone.... In our books, every dollar counts to help pay the electric bill, gas, food, rent and so on for a family going through cancer in our own community. So I can't thank you enough and hope I can count you in next year. We really do make a difference and as the funds come in, they go right back out to those in need. It could be your neighbor, your friend or your coworker or even your family one day so thank you for giving back.”
For more information about the organization, click here.
(09/2011)
Sabre Sponsoring Wine Festival
 Sabre is sponsoring the Sotterley Wine Festival, which takes place on the Sotterley Historic Plantation Oct. 1 and 2, 2011, from noon till 6 p.m.
During the Wine Fest, there will be live music, great food, artisan, children programs and free tours. There is always plenty of wine to be tasted, and no ‘tasting tickets’ are required in order to partake. General tickets to the 2011 Wine Festival can be found online at a discounted price through September 23, 2011. The online discount price is $20. Otherwise, tickets are $25 at the gate, $15 for designated drivers, $5 for children ages 6-20 and children under six get in free!
To purchase tickets or to learn more about this event, click here.
(08/2011)
Sabre Sponsors RiverFest
Sabre is sponsoring the St. Mary’s Watershed Association’s 2011 RiverFest.
The RiverFest will take place rain or shine on Sept. 3, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Historic St. Mary’s City. This event includes music, skits, demonstrations, kayaking, crafts, a magic show, food and drink vendors and more!
All admissions to this community event are free. So come on out for a day of family fun!
Click here for more information.
(08/2011)
Sabre’s Support of Concert Series Acknowledged
Sabre was recently presented with a plaque acknowledging its continuous support of the St. Mary's College of Maryland River Concert Series, which has become an extremely popular event in southern Maryland.
The series, which has just concluded its eleventh year of summer evening entertainment for the community, features world-class music by the Chesapeake Orchestra, renowned guest artists, and food from local vendors on Friday nights during June and July. Sabre has supported the concert series for a number of years.
(08/2011)
MA Region Supports Artsfest
 On Sept. 17 and 18, 2011, Artsfest was held at Annmarie Garden in Solomons Island, Md.
Sabre sponsored the event, which, according to the organization’s website, “is an annual juried arts festival recognized as one of the top outdoor arts festivals in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Artsfest brings together some of the country's most accomplished artists for a weekend of art, great shopping, terrific children's programs, music, food, wine and fine brews at beautiful Annmarie. Music and entertainment acts perform at multiple stages located throughout the garden.”
Thanks to Sabre’s sponsorship of the event, the company received four complementary tickets, which the office raffled off to interested local employees.
(08/2011)
Sabre Employee Golfs for A Good Cause
On May 20, 2011, a Sabre employee was invited by the president of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of Women in Defense (WID) to play in Violet (Vi) Ripken’s “Diamonds in the Rough Benefit Golf Tournament” at the Aberdeen Proving Ground’s (APG’s) Ruggles Golf Course.
Vi, who is the mother of baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr., helped establish a Boys & Girls Club of America presence in Harford County that became a model for clubs around the state, in an effort to provide hope and opportunities for youth, specifically children from disadvantaged circumstances. The first Vi Ripken Diamonds in the Rough golf tournament was held in 1998, and benefitted the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County, serving Aberdeen, Edgewood, Bel Air and Havre de Grace.
This women-only tournament is now in its thirteenth year and has collectively raised more than $385,000. The money raised through this tournament has allowed thousands of children and teens to benefit from Boys & Girls Clubs programming.
(07/2011)
Sabre Sponsors River Concert Series
Sabre’s Mid-Atlantic region is a proud sponsor of the Annual River Concert Series in southern Maryland. On June 17, 2011, Sabre employees gathered at the Townhouse Green at the College of Southern Maryland for a magnificent night of musical entertainment during the Annual River Concert Series.
Proceeds from this Benefit Dinner Dance help ensure that the tradition of high quality, free, family-oriented concerts continues.
(07/2011)
MA Region Supports Ride for Charity
Sabre’s Mid-Atlantic Region sponsored the fourth annual "Navy Chiefs Run for the Wall," which took place May 29, 2011.
The event, which raised money for the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, was open to motorcycle riders who assembled at Compass Systems, in Lexington Park, and then rode to All American Harley Davidson in Hughesville, where they joined the other riders to make their way to the Pentagon to participate in Rolling Thunder 2011.
The Charlotte Hall Veterans Home is the only Veterans Assisted Living Center in the state of Maryland. As with any Veteran’s program, there is always a deficit of funding available to provide appropriate care for our country’s Vets, many of whom have no one to help them during their elder years. All proceeds from this event will benefit the veteran home.
(07/2011)
Sabre Goes Golfing for Gilda’s
 On May 23, 2011, Sabre employees gathered at the Commonwealth National Golf Club in Horsham, Pa., to support Gilda's Club of Delaware Valley’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament. According to the Gilda’s Club Delaware Valley website, every dollar raised at the event will be invested locally to fund the club’s emotional and social support programs, which are offered free of charge to those impacted by cancer.
According to the website, "Gilda’s Club is place where men, women and children living with cancer, as well as their friends and families, meet
to learn how to live with cancer, whatever the outcome." The organization’s mission is "to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered
by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community." For more information about Gilda’s Club, Delaware Valley, visit
http://gildasclubdelval.org.
(07/2011)
Sabre's Support of Soldiers' Angel was a Success
Sabre would like to thank all those who donated care packages and penned personal letters to The Soldiers’ Angels Spring drive during the month of May.
Sabre employees donated items such as trail mix, granola bars, crackers, gum, playing cards and more, which were sent to deployed service men and women to help provide aid and comfort. As an organization, Sabre donated 300 sun block sticks to be included in the care packages.
(07/2011)
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