$1 Million Dollar Charity Giveaway
Bruno Serato Surprises 200 OC Nonprofits With Unprecedented Act of Generosity.
- Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA (1888PressRelease) September 07, 2011 - In an extraordinary act of generosity Bruno Serato, owner of the Anaheim White House restaurant, made a surprise announcement before 400 representatives of local nonprofits declaring that he will underwrite the cost of holding 1 charity fundraiser each week for the next 4 years. 100% of the proceeds from these fundraisers will benefit the organizations and 200 local nonprofits received the giveaway- a total value of $1 million. Beginning in January 2012, 1 nonprofit a week will receive 100 free 3-course meals and free access to the West Wing banquet hall.
The nonprofit organizations believed they were gathering to find out if they were among 12 finalists; they didn't realize all would be benefiting from the surprise announcement made by Serato. Each had submitted a 1-page description of their mission and how they hope to use the fundraiser several weeks ago.
"The applications poured in from various causes ranging from those who help children with brain damage, assist the disabled elderly, provide aid to orphans and so many others. I realized I could not keep my promise and say yes to only 12 finalists as originally planned," said Serato, who knows firsthand about the challenges facing nonprofits as he operates his own, Caterina's Club, that feeds 50,000 "motel kids" each year. "They all touched my heart."
Situated in a historic national landmark mansion dating to 1909, the Anaheim White House offers a quixotic menu of northern Italian/French fare. Its famous patrons include Madonna, Sidney Poitier, Andrea Bocelli, Gwen Stefani, Presidents Jimmy Carter and George W. Bush. The Anaheim White House is located at 887 South Anaheim Blvd., in Anaheim, Orange County. To make reservations or for more information, call (714) 772-1381 or visit www.anaheimwhitehouse.com.
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