Community Feedback
I would like to thank you for the gorgeous potted arrangement your garden center created for the Main Event of our Jewish Federation of Monmouth County. On a personal note, every person employed by Dearborn that I have dealt with, grocery, produce or garden center has treated me with warmth and professionalism. It is always an enjoyable experience to visit Dearborn Market.
Wendy Marks
Thank you so much for your dessert tray donation. The cookies and brownies were delicious and enjoyed by all. Your generosity helped to succeed in our fundraising total of $3,767.00
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
On behalf of the senior parent association at Middletown North High School, I would like to thank you for your very generous donation of a gift basket to our fundraiser. Your commitment to our children is another example of why Dearborn is a staple in our community. Thank you and continued success to you.
Patty Jones
On behalf of the nursing team at Bayshore Community Hospital I would like to thank you for your generosity in recognizing our staff during Nurses' Week. In light of these stressful economic times you commitment to the community is most notable.
Wendy Brown, R.N., MS
Vice President, Patient Care Servicer
On behalf of the Teachers and the PTA at Nut Swamp Elementary School in Middletown, we would like to thank you for your generous donation of apples during the Teacher Appreciation Week. Your thoughtful donation added another special treat to a week full of surprises to our dedicated staff. We thank you, Dearborn Market, for continuing to be a generous community member and supporter of our schools.
Tom Olausen (Nut Swamp School Principal)
Judy Benedict (Nut Swamp PTA President)
We recently had a Garden Club of New Jersey District Meeting and all anyone could talk about was David and Dearborn's incredible Garden Center!
Pam Sutton
Boutique Chairman
Garden Club of New Jersey
We are confirming receipt of a donation check in the amount of $1,840.00 made out to The Frances Foundation. The Carve Out a Smile pumpkin event and the Giant Easter Egg Raffle are wonderful things for the kids as they and you assist us in bringing smiles to kids fighting cancer.
Robert Heugle
President
On behalf of the congregation of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church we would like to thank you for your generous gift. We appreciate that economic times are rough and that is what makes your gift all the more valued.
Sincerely,
Nancy Pole
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
The Deep Cut Orchid Society would like to thank you both for hosting our 12th annual Orchid Show once again. We greatly appreciate all the efforts put forth by you and your entire staff. It was a pleasure to hold our show at such a great place, Dearborn Market.
Sincerely,
The Deep Cut Orchid Society
Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our Earth Day Festival, and your support over the many years we have had the event. On such a hot day, the apples and oranges were much appreciated by the attendees.
Sede Spang
Regina Criscione
Earth Day Committee
On behalf of NY/NJ Baykeeper, I would like to thank you for your generous donation of the assorted pies for our The World is your Oyster Fundraiser. Your generous support helps greatly in our efforts to restore oysters to the Hudson Raritan Estuary.
Best Regards,
Debbie Mans
Executive Director and Baykeeper
Thank you for your generous participation to HeartShare. Your donation will greatly assist those children for children and adults diagnosed with autism and the spectrum disorders. Especially during these precarious economic times, we cannot adequately express how grateful we are for your kindness.
Sincerely,
William R. Guarinello
President and Chief Executive Officer
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Monmouth County Park System, I would like to thank you for your generous donation of 1 large cheese platter for our 2007 Annual Breakfast meeting that was held on Saturday, January 20, 2007, at the Hominy Hill Golf Course Clubhouse.
Your contribution made our members aware of the level of corporate sponsorship you give our organization. We truly appreciate your generous gift. Everyone enjoyed the fresh cheese, fruit, and crackers very much.
Thank you once again for assisting us this year. Perhaps you might even be able to join us next year and be recognized by our members in person.
With much appreciation,
Claire Morris
Executive Director, Friends of the Parks
Congratulations on your recent selection as one of the top 100 Revolutionary Garden Centers by Meister Media!
This is a tremendous recognition of your success as an independent garden center. There is no doubt that this achievement will identify you as an industry leader for years to come. The admiration of this accomplishment is felt by all of us at Garden Centers of America.
At GCA, we strive to provide services that help our members improve profitability. If we may be of help to your garden center as you continue to revolutionize retail in your region, please let us know.
PIease accept our best wishes and we hope this is just the start of many more successes to come.
Sincerely,
John Trax, Jr. and Charles T. Hall
President and Executive Vice President, Garden Centers of America
On behalf of the March of Dimes, I want to thank Dearborn Farms for your continued support of our mission: to prevent birth defects and infant mortality. On April 29th, 2007, the March of Dimes will celebrate the 36th anniversary of WalkAmerica, the oldest biggest and best walking event of its kind. WalkAmerica is being held in Monmouth County, Taylor Pavilion, Belmar. This year, we are requesting a donation of 5 cases of Fruit as you have in the past, for our walkers at the Belmar Walk.
We appreciate your donation of mixed fruit for our walkers and hope you will join us again this year since they were so much appreciated last year. At this point, we estimate that we may have 2,500-3,000 at this year's walk pending the weather. As in the past Dearborn Farms will have the company name listed on the sponsor board at the walk site. The generosity of in-kind donors ensures that $0.75 of every dollar raised by our walkers goes to programs of research, education, advocacy and community service to save babies' lives.
Many thanks for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Cammie Warner
Community Director
Thank you for your generous donation of a Gift Basket for the silent auction at the Blue Bay Inn's Holiday Trunk show. Funds raised through the auction will be applied to general operations of the Count Basie Theatre. As less than 50% of the Theatre's expenses are covered by ticket sales, we rely on the support of members, grants, special events and donors like you.
The Count Basie Theatre is committed to providing entertainment and education programs that reflect and celebrate our communities, while encouraging an appreciation for the ennobling power of the performing arts.
Your involvement helps make that possible.
Again, thank you.
Sincerely,
Rachel 0. Warnick and Dido Krikorian
Director of Patron Programs and Services Foundation Board Member
My husband and I would like to thank you for your great generosity in sending us another "Italian Sampler" gift basket, which came in excellent order. The original was sent to us by my son, and his wife, John and Sue Elliott. Upon the arrival of the first basket, the cardboard box was broken, and we did notice that the pepperoni/walnuts were gone. This probably happened because the cardboard box was ripped, and the cellophane was also torn. The glass bottles were not broken, but were leaking. The handling by UPS was handled carelessly, since the box was marked "Fragile" "Handle With Care". However, that box was just thrown in a heap with everything else.
Having lived in Middletown for 25 years and worked at Bell Labs, Holmdel, I know your high value and excellence, since we all used your services on many occasions, through catering or just day-to-day shopping.
If anyone is ever thinking of coming this way to open a business, we could use you desperately. We are Northerners in the multitudes, thousands of us located here in Sun City, and all crying we cannot get the Italian items we need. We are so happy "Paulie's" came. If anyone is interested in information, give him a call. He has a wonderful big complex, with a 12 cinema theatre, surrounded by many stores, and restaurants, (and could use a Dearborn) with a big outdoor square, where we have a big band and dancing, once a week. It is a great location and he is doing very well.
Paulie's is still expanding, maybe he would be able to stock some of your wonderful Italian items.
Again, thank you so much for your most generous gift.
If we don't see you here, maybe you can send me a list of your specialties, so we can order, and feel a little bit like "the original" again.
Sincerely,
Agnes and John Malgieri
On behalf of Hockey In Middletown, Inc. we sincerely thank you for the donation you made to our Annual Dinner Dance on October 20, 2006.
Thanks to the generosity of businesses such as yours, the students of Middletown High School North & Middletown High School South will again have the opportunity to play ice hockey this year.
Sincerely,
The Dinner Dance Committee
Phyllis DelMaestro
Thank You from Girl Scout Troop # 817
Thank you for your generosity. Your donation helped us make progress in our goal of raising money to go and visit Washington D.C. This trip to our Nations Capitol will celebrate the years spent together, in sisterhood, as Girl Scouts.
With much appreciation,
Emma, Sarah, Alexa, Mary, Alyssa, and Troop Leaders AnnMarie Moran, and Rita Dahl.
Dear Frank,
As President of the Hazlet Rotary Club, I wish to thank you personally for your donation made to the club in regard to the Hazlet Day event. Donations like yours allow the Hazlet Rotary to continue its good work.
Very truly yours,
David J. Hooder, Presidient
Dear Tom and Staff,
What a wonderful night! Your enthusiastic participation in our first Home For The Holidays event, helped to raise over $11,000! These funds will be used to distribute nutritious food to many families in need in our neighborhoods.
A first time event is a learning experience for all involved. Please know how grateful the FoodBank is to have had your partnership in developing Home For the Holidays 2006.
We certainly hope many of the guests attending will choose to use Dearborn Market for their next catered event. Again, thank you for your spirit, effort, and continuing support of the FoodBank and its programs.
Your staff did a great job! Thank you all.
Sincerely,
Ellen Koment
Event Coordinator
Dear Frank:
Thank you so much for inviting us to your grand reopening last night. The renovation looks absolutely spectacular. We wish you all the luck in the world with your newly renovated location. The greenhouse/nursery and garden center were my favorite areas to browse.
As a thank you for financing the project with us, Ed Gurskis and I would like to take you and DJ to play golf one day this month. We're looking at Thursday, June 15th. If this date is good for you, let me know if you prefer morning or afternoon and I'll book the tee time.
Once again, congratulations. Your store looks great. You should be Proud. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Marie Barbero
Vice President/Branch Manager
Dear Mr. Lucarelli,
Thank you for your support of the Catholic Charities Ninth Annual Ray of Hope Gala Ad Journal. Your generous donation of $125 helped the Journal achieve a new record level of success. The Gala, which was held on May 19th at Deal Goff and Country Club, also broke a record, What a triumph!
Thanks to the generosity of people like you, the many service programs available to those individuals and families in need, within Monmouth County, will continue to thrive and flourish.
Once again, we thank you for your contribution and hope that we can count on your support next year.
Sincerely,
Mary Ellen Burriss, Pricia Durso, Michelle Schneider
Ad Journal Co-Chairpersons
Monmouth Behavioral Health Care Services
To Whom It May Concern
On behalf of the Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Hazlet Service Unit, I would like to thank you for your donation to our annual "Father/Daughter Dance." Your generous donation not only helped make our dance a real success for all those attending.... but helped us also raise $500.00 to send to our fellow scouts in New Orleans. Enclosed you will find a photo taken of our "Wall of Thanks". We placed the names of those who helped in a spot where they can be seen by everyone throughout the evening. In a way... it is our "Thank You" to you for your support .... to show our appreciation.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ruth Pearson Events Coordinator
On behalf of the Holmdel Foundation For Educational Excellence (HFEE), I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for your donation and support.
Our eighth annual Spring Dinner Dance, held on- March 31, 2006, was a tremendous success. This-success was because of people like you who chose to support the children of Holmdel. HFEE is a private non-profit organization, whose sole purpose is to serve the Holmdel Township School system. We strive to provide innovative and creative opportunities for leaching and learning not covered by the usual school budgetary process.
Your gift certificates created a lot, of excitement. Each $25.00 gift certificate was won by Ms, Lisa Mowery, Ms. Lucia Van Name Ms. Christine Reddington and Ms. Serena DiMaso. Each $50.00 gift certificate was won by Ms. Linda Sirico and Ms. Robin Wetmore. Each $100 gift certificate was won by Ms. Barbara Garrity and another family. I know they will enjoy shopping in Dearborn Market.
Please remember that you will enrich the educational experience for the children of Holmdel and is 100% tax deductible.
The children of the Holmdel School system appreciate your donation and I hope we can continue to count on your support and generosity.
Sincerely,
Doreen DeMarco
Dear Mr. Luccarelli
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dearborn Farms for catering the "Daddy Daughter Spring Fling" at the Holmdel Community Center on April 2nd. This event was for Dads to take their daughter to her first dance. Girls in grades 3-6 enjoyed an early evening of dinner, dancing, and quality time with their father. Close to 100 Holmdel residents enjoyed this event and we look forward to hosting this event again next year.
As always it was a pleasure to work with the staff at Dearborn Market. Paul Titerian was a HUGE help, in planning this event! The staff at Dearborn has always been extremely courteous and helpful, and this time was no exception.
Many compliments were given in regards to the quality and taste of the food. All residents, in attendance, enjoyed their dinner very much. They are already asking me what will be on the menu for next year!
Planning this event with Paul was easier than I ever thought it could be. Delivery and set up of food was done quickly and in an organized manner. I thank all of you for your help! I look forward to working with you again.
Christine Bowden
Recreation Program Coordinator
Holmdel Parks & Recreation Holmdel Township