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Cane Cares’ Community Food Drive was a massive success! Special thanks to Lazy Acres for donating 4,000 grocery bags, which we then distributed to homes throughout the Mission Hills neighborhood. And our beloved community then answered the call, exceeding our wildest expectations: You donated a literal truckload of non-perishable goods that added up to roughly 1,000 meals!

All donations went to our local food bank overseen by People Assisting The Homeless (PATH). When they attended our Chili Cook-Off event and saw the incredible amount of food we helped gather for San Diegans in need, they were truly inspired by your generosity! We’re honored to be working with an organization with a reputation for selfless outreach to the homeless and hungry throughout our community. Stay tuned for April’s edition of our impact report, where we extended our work with PATH to help even more people find shelter!

Cane Cares is excited to announce that we have pledged $10,000 from our upcoming Golf Tournament to Sister League of San Diego! The tournament proceeds will go directly to Sister League as they partner with us to prevent homelessness for women in San Diego.

From Sister League’s website: “Founded in 1942, Sister League was initially organized to provide housing to women and their children who were separated from their husbands during WWII.”

“Since then, Sister League has continued to provide safe housing and supportive day programming to adult women affected by mental health issues, homelessness, trauma and domestic abuse – issues which unfortunately are prevalent in our San Diego community today. By providing a safe and supportive home, Sister League helps women become more confident and self-sufficient.”

We’re so excited to be working with an organization that’s doing such important work in our community. To learn more about them, please visit sisterleaguesd.org. And to help raise these funds, register at canecaresgolf.org.

Cane Cares’ partnership with People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) continued to touch lives in February, with the total number of individuals rising to 17 so far this year.

PATH Case Manager Martha Baxter described another inspiring story, about an Army veteran who had struggled with substance abuse and been through several San Diego shelters in the past 3 years: “The gentleman originally refused case management services. After some persistence…PATH ensured the veteran with a housing voucher, medical services, psychological evaluations, and reestablished VA services.”

“Finally in February 2024, using a VASH voucher, the client secured housing at Grand Island Apartments in Oceanside. A beautiful new facility that represents dignity and a fresh start for someone working hard to rebuild their life. In order for him to move in, he needed to pay his portion of the rent after the subsidy which the veteran did not have at the time. At this time, Cane Cares stepped in and very quickly made up the difference, so that the veteran can move into his beautiful home. Most importantly, it stopped this veteran’s cycle of moving from one place to another and began his new life with dignity.”

Stories like these are truly what motivates us to continue our work here in San Diego. And we’re excited to raise even more money this coming year at this year’s Cane Cares Golf Tournament on September 20!

This Martin Luther King Day our founder’s daughter, Mia, came up with an idea for giving back all on her own. She got to work writing sweet notes to the patients at Mission Hills Post Acute Care, letting them know that they are loved and  that they are not alone. Mia found it fascinating that so many of these patients were alive to witness MLK’s early days as a social activist. They saw him become a leader of the Civil Rights movement and witnessed firsthand the hero that he became and the incredible legacy that he would leave behind.  “You must have such great memories of him,” Mia wrote in her notes. Thanks to Mia’s love letters, the patients at Mission Hills Post Acute Care were able to feel much less alone, as they too reflected on Martin Luther King Day.

The Holidays are upon us, and so is the spirit of giving! This year Cane Real Estate and Own Home Mortgage are co-hosting a family friendly event, benefiting Cane Cares (a local, charitable Non-Profit) and Grant K-8 School. The event will be held Thursday November 29th, from 2pm – 7:30pm, at the Mission Hills Nursery. Join us for a day of celebration and giving, as we snack on local fare, enjoy libations, and mingle with neighbors, community members and friends. Santa and our own Hanukkah Harry will also be there, and they can’t wait to capture that perfect holiday moment for you to share with your friends and family this season!

Cane Cares exists to give back by supporting our local schools and communities through hardship grants and continued education scholarships. On-site donations include your photo with Santa or Hunukkah Harry, and/or you can choose to take Portrait Photos of your family, which you can use for your seasonal holiday cards! Pictures will be provided in a downloadable link shortly after the event! Happy Holidays!

Cane Cares joins PacifiCal Realty Group on Thursday, August 4th at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse in support of a local San Diego family in need.  This is the 10th Annual PacifiCal Realty Group Appreciation party, an annual charity event that gives back!  Previous beneficiaries of the event have included Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Feeding America.

See pictures of past Appreciation Parties below:

On May 12, 2016, Brian and Janine Cane organize and participate in Keller Williams R.E.D (Renew. Energize, Donate) Day in support of the San Diego Blood Bank.  Over 40 participants gathered in La Jolla to give blood, raise awareness and support those participating in the event.

On May 8, 2014 Brian Cane, Operating Principal of Keller Williams Realty La Jolla works with “Be the Match” to help organize a local bone marrow drive in support of a local San Diego family and Keller Williams Associate whose 5 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with leukemia.

See pics of the event below: