Ladies Night Gives Local Charities a Reason to Cheer

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Dec. 20, 2013 - PRLog -- With over 100 agents from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties in attendance, The Charitable Foundation’s Ladies Night Out gave several local charities a reason to celebrate. Hosted by Frank Ubell and Mae Davies at their home in Bear Brand Ranch, the event collected more than $7500 and brought in over 100 toys for the OC chapter of the Children’s Bureau of Southern California. HGTV designer Kelli Ellis was on hand to show her support for the benefit, which featured live music, food and drinks, and a silent auction.

Natalie Hill, manager of The Charitable Foundation, commented that, “The support that we received for this from our gracious hosts, guests, board members and co-sponsors was really heartwarming. I would like to thank everyone involved for their focus on making this a success, especially Brandon Williams from Stella and Dot, Pianist Brian Du, and Erin Kelly from MAC Cosmetics.”

Proceeds from the benefit went to the Children’s Bureau of Southern California, Ashland Home, and Laura’s House. All of the charities are devoted to helping women and children in need.

Service for the ladies at the event was provided by a number of Orange County leaders from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, including Scott MacDonald, regional vice president and managing broker for the Newport Beach office, Wayne Woodyard, manager of the Monarch Beach and San Clemente offices, and Mike Bianchi, manager of the Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel offices.

HomeServices Lending, Pickford Escrow, and First American Home Warranty were co-sponsors for the event. Many of the board members from The Charitable Foundation, including Martha Mosier, Merrill de Vré, Chris Perko, Meghan Kelly, Sue Neeley, Darlene Simmons, Debbie Brewington and Dee Shiohama, were present to help and show their support.

To find out more about the charities and causes supported by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, or to get involved, please visit www.TheCharitableFoundation.net. For information about career opportunities, visit www.bhhscalifornia.com.

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About The Charitable Foundation

Backed by the dedicated agents at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, The Charitable Foundation supports local organizations that promote health, education, community, and the environment. Officially known as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties’ The Charitable Foundation/Agent Community Outreach organization, the charity has provided over 1000 grants, in excess of $4 million, to make a beneficial and constructive impact on the community.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

With more than 3,200 sales associates located in 62 offices across Southern California and the Central Coast, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is one of the top five brokerages in the nation. In 2012, agents of the firm closed nearly $11 billion in sales volume and more than 14,000 transactions.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices real estate brokerage network, which is owned and operated by HSF Affiliates LLC, a joint venture of which HomeServices of America, Inc., the nation’s second-largest, full-service residential brokerage firm is a majority owner. HomeServices of America is an affiliate of world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway Inc.