Variety Hosts Pre-theater Reception for Broadway Musical “Wicked”

Posted on March 1, 2009 by admin

San Francisco, CA, March 1, 2009 – On February 4th, Variety hosted 30 donors for a pre-theater reception before going to see the Broadway play WICKED. We kicked off the evening at the Hotel Witcomb in their Market Street Grill. Donors enjoyed wine, mussels, oysters, calamari and Cesar salad. Guests received swag bags of donated items from AAA, Bloomingdales, The Body Shop, Patrick Polo, Dreyers, Long Grover Confectionery, and Alexandar Books who donated books for each guest.

About Variety – The Children’s Charity of Northern California

Since 1947, Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California has been providing financial and mobility program support to children and families in need. Variety helps kids live happier, healthier and more productive lives.
www.varietync.org

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Turning Wheels for Kids

Posted on December 13, 2008 by admin

San Francisco, CA – On Saturday, December 13, Turning Wheels for Kids, a program of the Valley Medical Center Foundation, offered Bike Build 2008 to more than 600 volunteers to build thousands of bikes for charities to distribute to low-income children, Hundreds of volunteers gathered in San Jose as part of an annual effort to assemble thousands of bicycles for low-income children who have a high risk of obesity.

Vehicle donation

“One group of about 30 children were invited to handpick bicycles from the group of assembled bikes, thanks to Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California and the County of Santa Clara”, Variety’s executive director Ellen Goodman said.

Goodman said the children are clients of the county’s Department of Child Support Services.

“They are our first choice when we look for kids who are recipients,” she said. “It’s really the special event that brings excitement for the holidays.”

The children, their siblings and families attended helmet fitting and safety education before being fitted for their bikes. She said the bicycles are a wonderful way to provide exercise and help disadvantaged children develop healthy habits.

“There are so many families that are suffering in this economy, the timing of this particular event couldn’t be better,” Goodman said.

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Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California’s First-Ever “Rock Band for Charity” a Huge Success!

Posted on May 13, 2008 by admin

May 13, 2008

San Francisco, CA &ndash “ROCK BAND FOR CHARITY,” a club event with video game competition and “live” music presented by Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California at San Francisco’s “12 Galaxies” on May 10th, has been deemed an unqualified success.

Executive Director Ellen Goodman described it as “an unprecedented first-time event, which raised thousands of dollars.” She goes on to say “we could not be more pleased both in terms of the amount of money raised to help us in our efforts to help kids in need – and their families – here in Northern California, but also in exposing Variety to a new and vibrant part of the Bay Area community.”

The Charity’s Young Variety Division says the Bay Area “should not be surprised to see another ‘Rock Band’ Event later in the year, as well as more unique and innovative ways to combine a fun time with a way to contribute to a great cause.”

Variety adds that the success of this event would not have been possible without the support of its sponsors, including Phuket Beer, Veev Spirits, Masssake Sushi, Weatherbill, Villagegreen Electronics Arts and Harmonix. Invaluable support was also provided by radio stations ALICE 97.3, LIVE 105, STAR 101.3, KFRC and MOVIN’ 99.7.

About Variety – The Children’s Charity of Northern California

Since 1947, Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California has been providing financial and mobility program support to children and families in need. Variety helps kids live happier, healthier and more productive lives.
www.varietync.org

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Rihanna To Variety: “Believe It!”

Posted on March 28, 2008 by admin

March 28, 2008

San Francisco, CA – Friday, March 28th was a special day in San Francisco, as Grammy Award Winning recording artist RIHANNA invited Variety Northern California to bring a few of our special kids to an exclusive performance at San Francisco’s Ruby Skye.

The event was a benefit for Rihanna’s “Believe Foundation,” which assists and inspires children in need all over the world. The kids enjoyed the show, “hung out” with the star and had a great night. Was Rihanna impressed with Variety and efforts to help kids in the Bay Area? Guess so – she gifted us with a $20,000 grant to help us continue our work ! Guess who’ll ALWAYS be #1 on our list!

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About Variety – The Children’s Charity of Northern California

Since 1947, Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California has been providing financial and mobility program support to children and families in need. Variety helps kids live happier, healthier and more productive lives.
www.varietync.org

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49ers vs Raiders “Battle of the Bay”

Posted on May 15, 2004 by admin

On May 15, 2004 Variety hosted the 49ers vs Raiders “Battle of the Bay” Celebrity Basketball Tournament

Local Children Shoot Hoops with the Raiders and 49ers
Celebrity Basketball Game to Benefit Variety Children’s Charity and South Bay

In a special session before the “Battle of the Bay” celebrity basketball game, a selected group of children from around the County will join players and alumni of the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders for an autograph signing and one-on-one hoop sessions.
During the autograph session, Supervisor Pete McHugh will make a special presentation to Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California. Variety, which donated more than 300 game tickets to disadvantaged families in Santa Clara County, is now expanding into the South Bay and Santa Clara County. Variety has pledged to use any game proceeds to assist South Bay children.
WHO: Supervisor Pete McHugh, Chairperson, Board of Supervisors
Ellen Goodman, Director, Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California
Ward Farris, Battle of the Bay Producer, One5Promotions
San Francisco 49ers players and alumni
Oakland Raiders players and alumni
Children and families from shelters, County foster and CalWorks programs
WHEN: Saturday, May 15

WHY: The County of Santa Clara and Variety Children’s Charity of Northern California work together to provide services to children in need in the South Bay. Variety’s programs include life-enrichment activities, direct financial support, and product donations. The organization targets children who are challenged by physical and mental disabilities, poverty, abuse and neglect. Many of the children attending the Battle of the Bay game are disadvantaged or disabled.

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Charter Day

Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin

April 9th, 1947

Tent 32, as Variety Club of Northern California is otherwise known, was chartered and officially recognized on the 9th of April, 1947!!!

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