Friday, I was on caravan for the city of Santa Ana with Sandy DeAngelis. She is what I aspire to be when I decide to grow up! She is knowledgeable, resourceful, a true joy to be around and I am thankful to be a part of her Real Estate team. We started talking about Real Estate (what else is new) and then about community. She then started to share with me about an organization that I had never heard of. It is called The Wooden Floor. Have you heard of it? She started to bubble over with excitement when she was telling me about who they are and what they do for the community. I couldn’t help but become inspired and look deeper into who they are.
The Wooden Floor, “Formerly known as St. Joseph Ballet was established in 1983 to serve underprivileged youth in Orange County.” Watch an 11:00 minute video giving you a glimpse into their cause here.
Hard to imagine that Orange County, one of the richest counties in California would have such a need, but the need is rampant.
On Saturday October 9th, 2010, The Wooden Floor hosted “Keep the Promise,” a wine tasting benefit to raise funds for their community. One young lady involved in the program had the opportunity to give her testimony. Her name is Meyby. In her words:
“Through the dance program, I have excelled to the top level 10 class. The discipline and focus in dance helps me in all areas of my life. I am enrolled in the tutoring program that also helps me with my homework and keep my grades up. I don’t have to go through the difficulties my parents had. Here you get to create a new future-one that has never been seen before. Thank you for supporting The Wooden Floor.”
I was so inspired by seeing the power behind this program that I “liked” them on Facebook and now follow them on Twitter as well (@TheWoodenFloor).
This Saturday, October 16th The Wooden Floor will once again be holding auditions and it is reported that people will line up at the front doors starting at 4:00 IN THE MORNING.
Now there’s an organization filled with hope and inspiration.
Thank you Sandy for opening my eyes, yet again, to such a wonderful cause!
October 14th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Amanda
Thank you for posting this. It is a wonderful example of what children can become with help. You, Sandy & Susan, what an awesome team you guys are.
Jerry
October 14th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Amanda,
Thank you so much! It means the world to me to know that The Wooden Floor has great supporters, without the program I don’t think I would have gone to college! Let alone out of state.
Thanks !
October 14th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Hi Amanda,
Thank you so much for the kind blog post, and for helping to spread the word about The Wooden Floor! We are grateful for your support, as well as Sandy’s. People like you help make The Wooden Floor bring about generational change to break the cycle of poverty in Orange County.
Thanks!