As CALICO Board President, I invite you to help make a difference in the lives of abused children.
How can you help make a difference in the lives of abused children?
By signing up to be a Co-host for the 7th Annual CALICO One Child at a Time Benefit!
One of CALICO’s main sources of fundraising is the annual gala, and we need Co-hosts to help sell tickets for this spectacular event.
Co-host requirements:
-Simply commit to sell or purchase 10 tickets for the Gala which is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 7 PM-12 AM at the Lake Chalet Seafood Bar and Grill on the beautiful Lake Merritt in Oakland California.
This year’s action-packed fundraiser will feature professionally-run casino games and a spirited raffle. The high rollers for the evening will win fabulous prizes.
-Make a commitment by no later than April 1, 2011 Tickets are $75 each, and include FOOD, DRINK TICKETS, and CASINO CASH. Tickets can be purchased on the Calico Center website.
Co-host Benefits: Co-hosts will be acknowledged in the gala event program, on the CALICO website (www.calicocenter.org), and in the CALICO 2011 newsletter.
To sign up to be a co-host, please contact CALICO at 510-895-0702 or via email: info@calicocenter.org
More About The CALICO Center
CALICO is the only multi-disciplinary interviewing center serving Alameda County. As part of a national movement of child advocacy centers, we ensure that children are not re-victimized by the very systems designed to protect them. We're an accredited member of the National Children's Alliance, an honor that demonstrates our high standards and proven record of effective investigation and response to suspected cases of child abuse.
CALICO serves children 2-17 years of age as well as a small number of developmentally delayed adults who were abused in Alameda County and provides family support services to their caregivers. In 2009, our clients were two-third girls and one-third boys. Approximately 74% disclosed sexual abuse and many were physically hurt, neglected, exploited as prostitutes, and/or exposed to violence in their homes and communities. The children we see are quite young: 40% were 2-6 years of age and another 40% were 7-12.
CALICO improves the quality of life of abused children and families in several important ways:
First, we stop the immediate violence for both the child interviewed and other children to whom the abuser has access.
Second, by coordinating the response of various agencies, we reduce further trauma to the child that would result from being part of multiple investigations.
Third, by connecting abused children with therapeutic support, we can break the inter-generational cycle of violence and help a child onto a path of healthy adulthood
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Sparkling ranch home on quiet court. Remodeled, pre inspected, ready to go! Great floor plan, gourmet kitchen, luxurious master retreat, guest suite w/private bath, huge laundry! Picture windows, light & bright. Close to trail and town.
ATTENTION!!! Builders, Remodelors, Investors, REO Flippers - ENGAGE A HOME STAGER EARLY AND REAP THE REWARDS! (Part 1)
Any area of a home can benefit from a good Home Stager, especially early in the process. At Welcome Home Furniture Rental and Staging, we are seeing more and more Investors who understand the incredible VALUE that a good Home Stager can add to their bottom line.
Even when the Real Estate Market we hear about in the news is doom and gloom day after day, we are seeing huge success stories. Simple, inexpensive remodels and updates return big dollars, make for quick easy sales, attract multiple buyers, and provide a slate for awesome marketing.
Here is an example of what a few bucks and a good Home Stager (Welcome Home!) can do to a dated, ugly kitchen.....
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Architecturally stunning and in absolute harmony with its setting describe this magnificent Mediterranean home designed by Phillip Perkins.Lovely courtyards and patios border a protected Oak forest providing absolute privacy.Sweeping bay and canyon views.Archways, balconies, wrought iron, stone, tile and black walnut flooring make this home a stand out with unsurpassed quality and impeccable attention to detail.
Nestled on 1.8 acres
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Chef’s kitchen with Italian marble, grand island and oyster bar
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I was reading a question in Toplinked about a week ago regarding Twitter. I believe the actual question was " "Raise your hand if you don’t really get all the hoopblah about Twitter". I think I was the 100Th person to comment on twitter (The first 90 or so evidently didn't get Twitter either). Of course, after I commented I checked the little box to notify me of future comments on the blog. Over the last week I have been absolutely amazed at the number of comments that say things like this guy "I don't get it either. I think it may work for some business' better than others. I get followers that I have no idea why they would want to follow a local sign shop. I don't even tweet that much. "
It seems that most people that I talk to have this misconception that Twitter is only about letting your "friends" know what you are doing. ITS NOT! I will be the first to tell you that I know that none of the 300 or so followers I have on Twitter care about what I am doing at this very moment, I don't blame them because I don't really care what they are doing right now either.
There are 6 huge benefits of Twitter for a business:
1) Information sharing: Twitter has proven to be a phenomenal way to get information out to the masses. You probably first noticed Twitter during the elections in Iran. Remember; the Government shut down everything they possibly could to hide the rebellion that was occurring in Iran but they couldn't stop Twitter! Studies I have seen indicate that most of the successful Tweeters share links. And that's another power of Twitter.....
2) Links. Links allow you to drive followers to your website, blog, FB page etc... easily.
3) Search: A third power of Twitter is Search. If "Green" was the word of the year for 2009, "Search" could be the word for 2010. There is a silent war going on right now in regards to search. For as long as I have been using the Internet, Google has always been where I go to "Search",now there is Twitter Search and FB Search, the Search possibilities go on and on. Google and Bing even index Tweets now for easier "Real Time Search".
4) Acquisition and connection: A fourth power of Twitter is the opportunity to identify customers and get this.....connect with those customers on a deeper level. Dell gets it, Best Buy gets it, these are 2 companies that actually have a staff of people that do nothing but Tweet about their products and services and build stronger relationships with their customers. I have not been much of a Best Buy fan in the past, (they didn't do anything wrong) but since I have been following them on Twitter, I have a whole new experience with them. I say "them" because BestBuy doesn't seem like an "it" anymore, and its because of Twitter.
5) Apps. If "There is an App For That" on the iphone you can bet there will be one for Twitter. Developers are working overtime to design programs like TweetBeep, FutureTweets, Hootsuite, Seesmic etc... all for the millions of Tweet-aholics.
6) Service. If you are one that expects great service, (like I do,) get ready for an increase in great customer service. I mean disgustingly great service. Not only in restaurants but at large corporations and mom & pop stores too. Programs like Tweetbeep that allow you to monitor keywords will also allow business' to be able to respond immediately to customer complaints. Soon you will be able to Tweet about a poor experience and get an immediate response from the headquarters of that particular company (that scares the heck out of that 15 year old hostess at your favorite restaurant and it will show when she tells you 15 times "your table is almost ready".
Look for companies to include the consumer in the experience in the future as well. Tweet contests are surely coming where companies large and small will encourage tweeters to tweet about a great experience.....they may even reward us for it with 10% off our next purchase! Hooray!!
I feel confident enough about Twitter to say that those companies that dont embrace Twitter and all its possibilities will run the risk of being the next Blockbuster Video. Because their competitors will embrace it. Netflix took Blockbuster's lunch money and their is very little they have been able to do about it. Now Blockbuster is saddled with debt and trying to catch up. Here is a free tip......Don't be the next Blockbuster.
At this point you may be saying, "well I'm not a company, I'm a Realtor or Loan Officer." Well last I looked, you were independent contractors. Smart Realtors and Loan Officers will look at their occupation as a business and run it as such. People still do business with those that they like and trust, Twitter can be a fantastic resource to help you reach that end. @MyTitleGuy
Hats off to Valesca for distilling down the SF RainCamp - with great commentary and loads of resources. For those of you who couldn't be there - check out all the wonderful links and information she lists here. For those of you who were there - now you don't have to remeber where you put those notes you were frantically trying to write!
Where do we begin ? There was such a huge amount of rich, viable information shared at Raincamp SF it was astounding! Thank you to Ben Kinney, Brad Andersohn and Active Bob! You guys were are amazing.
I have to admit, until very recently, I have been resisting getting into the whole Social Media world….well, this seminar sealed my intent to jump in further. And here I am, blogging. Not only did the message of the importance of social media for ALL business owners ring loud and clear, but the added talents of those named above were stellar. Brad Andersohn and his family rocked us, Ben Kinney had us in hysterics…and so much more. That said, the audience consisted of realtors, lenders, inspectors, professional home stagers, and many other real estate affiliates. Many of whom were twittering away during the day –taking the Word of mouth to the WORLD of mouth.
A beautiful moment occurred with the showing of the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium – one of the worlds’ largest . What does this have to do with active rain? Well, if you truly want to know, watch the response of the band whose music was playing during the video above. In short: they were thankful to have their work catapulted due to the exposure during the video. Would that have happed so quickly without social media? Chances are good that would be a no.
In addition to blogging tips, tactics and techniques, statistics, and the discussion of various mediums – eg Twitter, Facebook, and the resources available via Active Rain, a huge number of resources (many of them FREE) were shared. A few favorites that I know we’ll incorporate into our Professional Home Staging and Furniture Rental Business:
issuu.com – huge library of digital publications. And allows you to publish
slydial.com – when your fingers are tired of texting, connects you directly to voicemail
goldmail.com – combines voice with visuals resulting in audio slideshows
picnik.com – photo editor made fun…and easy!
bannerfans.com – create your own banners
steprep.com – manage your online reputation
avg.com – antivirus & security
hittail.com - keyword tool to help drive long tail traffic to your site.-- and don't enter a typo and enter hot vs hit. I did. and am still blushing at the porn it brought up.
Seriously, there were between 50 & 100 resources mentioned! Do you see my head spinning? There was a panel discussion, comprised of Nick Cameron, Janet Guilbault and Jeanean Gendron bringing real-world examples of success using social media as part of the game plan. At the end of the discussion each was asked for their single most important tip:
1)take training – online, webinars, (RAINCAMP)
2)let it flow – be natural. People see through a fake
3)be consistent. Be genuine. Be interesting
Was it worth the time and money? You bet. I believe Wednesday's event was the single best 1-day education I've had the honor of participating in. Again, if you have a chance to attend a RAINCAMP, do it! As Ben Kinney said, "what got us here, won’t get us there”. Blog on
Bryan Craft of J. Rockcliff Realtors Earns a Tiffany & Co. Diamond Necklace from Welcome Home!
First comes surprise...
followed by an excited smile...
and the anticipation of what's to come.
You know the look --- it's the one
you see on prospective buyers'
faces when they walk into
your open house.
Bryan knows Home Staging is key to his selling success - and that's why he has Welcome Home to tie it all together. As a special Thank You to Bryan for referring us to his colleagues Sam & Mary Parwiz , who had Welcome Home Stage their listing at 449 Oakshire Place in Alamo, CA, Donna and I presented him with a little blue box that often produces the same type of excited smile...
Opportunity to get into the hip Temescal Neighborhood in Oakland in a duplex with great income potential. This layout is designed so you could easily live on one level and rent out the other level.
This duplex has been updated throughout with modern kitchens, bathrooms and ammenities. The building is situated on a large lot with gorgeous new landscaping, a deck and an upstairs front patio.
There are 2 Bedrooms upstairs and 2 bedrooms downstairs. Ample closet space, classic hardwood floors, and granite countertops are just some of the features of in this move-in ready building that is showcased with professional Home Staging
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
. What does this have to do with active rain? Well, if you truly want to know, watch the
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