In addition to his work with WCPF, Perry Mandera took on a leadership role when he began Custom Cares Charities, an organization devoted to supporting children's charities through Custom Companies. Mr. Mandera has also volunteered time and resources with the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Boys & Girls Club of America, and numerous others.
Perry Mandera, President of the full-service transportation company Custom Companies, Inc., maintains continuous involvement in the nonprofit sector on behalf of his company. Mr. Mandera currently sits on the board of directors of Walter and Connie Payton Foundation (WCPF), a nonprofit organization focused on reaching out to children suffering from neglect, abuse, or economic disadvantages and helping them build better futures. WCPF operates several initiatives that support children in need throughout Illinois, including its Holiday Gift Giving Program, which focuses on providing as many gifts as possible during the December holiday season. Through collaboration with the Department of Children and Family Services, the Foundation provides holiday gifts for 16,000 children annually. WCPF additionally hosts charitable runs, marathons, school supply drives, and other projects.
In addition to his work with WCPF, Perry Mandera took on a leadership role when he began Custom Cares Charities, an organization devoted to supporting children's charities through Custom Companies. Mr. Mandera has also volunteered time and resources with the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Boys & Girls Club of America, and numerous others.
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The Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation provides funding for researchers and undertakes a wide range of projects, particularly those that focus on novel concepts and innovative ideas. If a project shows a great deal of promise, researchers can then request larger grants from governmental organizations such as the National Cancer Institute. As such, LSCRF often serves as seed funding for research projects in their early stages.
In order to raise money, LSCRF organizes a number of benefits such as dinners, family events, and golf tournaments. In mid-October, LSCRF will sponsor its Fall Benefit Luncheon, the largest fundraiser that it currently holds. The benefit will feature a silent auction of designer and collectible high-end purses. Additionally, in February 2013, LSCRF will host the annual Be My Valentine Family Event, which includes games, arts and crafts, a children’s concert, and a silent auction. To learn more about the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation or to find out how to contribute, visit the website at www.lynnsage.org. According to a report by the Giving USA Foundation and Indiana University, Americans gave nearly $300 billion to charity in 2011, an amount up nearly 4 percent from 2010 but still lagging behind pre-recession trends.
Donations hit a record of nearly $310 billion in 2007. At the height of the recession, in 2009, giving dropped to under $279 billion. As reported by Reuters, the study estimated that nearly 120 million households in the United States donated money to some kind of charity last year. There are more than 1 million registered charities and nearly a quarter of a million religious groups in the United States. Gifts from estates rose more than 12 percent, reaching upwards of $24 billion, while foundation and corporate giving remained stable, the study found. Corporate giving amounted to $14.5 billion in 2011, with foundations handing out $42 million in grants. About Perry Mandera: A strong advocate on behalf of charities across the country, Perry Mandera founded Custom Cares Charities. |
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