Category Archive: Events

Oct
26

Carolyn and Dakota Jones’ Break-A-Thon Raises 6,500+ Pounds

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Here is another story from the front lines of kids stepping up to the plate to help those in need…

Last Saturday Carolyn and Dakota, both black belts from Aptos Martial Arts Academy, broke 110 boards in the fight against hunger. Family, friends, and supporters pledged money per board with a large portion of the funds going to Second Harvest Food Bank. Students at Aptos Marital Arts all got together prior to the event and decorated all of the boards that Carolyn and Dakota were going to break. The art on the boards was a mix of encouragement, thanks, dedications to people and supporters, as well as struggles that they wanted to be symbolically broken through. Twin Lakes Church Pastor, René Schlaepfer showed up to support Carolyn and Dakota. A special board was saved for him to break at the very end of the event.

After the event Dakota expressed his thanks, “I knew that for every board we broke we could potentially save a life. I feel so blessed to have received the support we did. It is really awesome. Thank you all very much!”

This “Board Break-a-Thon” raised 6,560 Pounds of food!

Although these pounds aren’t being counted specifically towards Grind Out Hunger‘s food drive we wanted to highlight these two, seeing as they are two kids with big hearts. These pounds will be going toward Twin Lakes Church’s goal of 1 MILLION pounds for this seasons Second Harvest Food Banks Holiday Food Drive.

We are excited to have Twin Lakes Church supporting Second Harvest Food Bank – Santa Cruz in such a big way.

Thank You Carolyn and Dakota for your dedication and support.

Carolyn and Dakota both teamed up to break boards in the fight against hunger.

110 boards were broken and 6,560 Pounds of food were raised.

Twin Lakes Church Pastor, René Schlaepfer, breaks a board at the end of the event.

Carolyn and Dakota Jones

Tags: Aptos Martial Arts Academy, Carolyn Jones, Dakota Jones, grind out hunger, holiday food drive, rene schlaepfer, second harvest food bank, twin lakes church

Oct
12

2nd Annual Skate-A-Thon Raises 6,000 Pounds!

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2nd Annual Skate-A-Thon

This past Saturday was our 2nd Annual Skate-A-Thon at Twin Lakes Church. It was the first time we were able to put our NEW 48ft trailer to the test. We hauled the ramps to Twin Lakes Church at around 830am Saturday morning and unloaded them all by 10am. With help of a few of the Twin lakes staff we were able to get everything done quickly and smoothly. Last year this event had on and off rain, this year we couldn’t have asked for better weather. The sun was shining with barley any clouds in the sky. Having nice weather, fun music, a great crowd, and a bunch of kids skating made this event the success that it was.

Kids started showing up to skate right at 10am. Many of them stayed all the way from 10am-4pm. Our mission during these events is to create a safe, fun environment for kids to skate for a good cause. It bring awareness to the youth as well as their families about the hunger issues in Santa Cruz County and beyond. They are able to see how supporting the community can be combined with fun activities such as skateboarding.

We had a table set up with merch and a place to purchase raffle tickets. Items we had available included; hats, stickers, buttons, wristbands, and skate decks. We ended up raffling off 2 skate decks signed by Jimbo Phillips as well as a Grind Out hunger hat. Twin lakes Church Pastor, René Schlaepfer even stopped by the event for a bit to show his support. He was thrilled about the environment we had set up for kids to skate in support of a good cause.

The event ended up raising 1,500+ pounds of food including both cash and canned food donations. The Helen and Will Webster Foundation ended up giving us a $1500 cash donation totaling our poundage to 6,000!!!

Thanks to Dominic Cusimano, owner of 3D Construction for helping with setup and ramp repairs, Ben K of TAC Apparel Company for helping with this years flyer, Jimbo Phillips for signing decks and being a huge supporter of the cause
Big thanks to Twin Lakes Church and their staff for providing the space for the event as well as setup and breakdown support.

We also wanted to give a shout out to Mike Murray, who shot photos during the event and shared them with us on our facebook page. Be sure to head over to www.facebook.com/grindouthunger to check some of them out!

Can’s wait until next year!
Be sure to be on the lookout for our next skate event. Another one is in the works. Stay tuned.

Putting Our New 48ft Trailer to the Test.

Colby Phillips shredding...

Dropping in...

Our New Grind Out Hunger Stickers.

Zane Keith tearing it up at the Skate-A-Thon

Tags: 3d construction, Colby Phillips, danny keith, grind out hunger, Helen and Will Webster Foundation, Jimbo Phillips, rene schlaepfer, second harvest food bank, TAC Apparel Company, twin lakes church, Zane Keith

Oct
06

Grind Out Hunger Speaks at St. Francis High School

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Events

We journeyed over to St. Francis Central Coast Catholic High School this morning at around 7:30am to speak during a school wide assembly. Danny Keith took the floor equipped with a wireless mic and 2 Grind Out Hunger skateboards. He spoke to the student body about the issues of hunger in our community and the need for action especially from the youth.

Last year, the first year that St. Francis High School participated in the Grind Out Hunger food drive, they raised 10,281 Pounds. Their goal this year: 10,000+ Pounds. We want to see them hit the 20,000 mark. We know they have the capability and the motivation to do it.

Last year St. Francis High School borrowed our mini half pipe with a plexiglass front. This half pipe is used to collect dry food donations. During one of their events that they were collecting donations the plexiglass shattered because of the overwhelming amount of donations. We still laugh about the broken plexi, and St. Francis teacher/staff member John Marheineke still has a part or the plexi that he keeps in his class room.

We can’t wait to see what these kids can do this year. It seems like the student leaders that are fronting the Grind Out Hunger food drive at St. Francis are fired up and ready to start feeding kids.

Thank you, St. Francis High for letting us come speak at your school.
We are here to support you in any way you need during your food drive.

Danny Keith and John Marheineke

Danny Keith and John Marheineke at St Francis with a piece of the shattered plexiglass from last years food drive.

Tags: danny keith, grind out hunger, John Marheineke, st francis high school

Sep
26

Fury 66 Benefit show Raises 12,500 Pounds for Grind Out Hunger

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Fury 66 skate deck with money raised from the show.

It’s been just over 2 weeks since the September 10th Fury 66 Reunion show to benefit Grind Out Hunger. We are still reveling in the success of the show. Sold out, over capacity, screaming crowds, amazing energy, and a killer performance. So, we are sure you all are wanting to know the outcome of the night when it comes to numbers. How much DID the show raise for Grind Out Hunger???

Well, friends, here are the numbers:

The event raised 12,500 Pounds of food OR 16,666 meals for kids/families in Santa Cruz County.

We chatted with the band and have decided that we don’t want to stop here. Grind Out Hunger and Fury 66 are bringing you an art reception featuring photos shot from the night of the reunion show. Photographers that will display their photos include: Peter Saporito, Tom Audisio, and Shawn Hatjes.

• 20% of all photo sales will benefit Grind Out Hunger
• We will have Fury 66 merch from the show available
• We will have Fury 66 skate decks available
**Proceeds benefit Grind Out Hunger

The event will be held October 7th at the Santa Cruz Skate and Surf Shop from 6-9pm.

More info about the event here: http://www.santacruzbuilt.com/2011/09/21/sc-photo-wall-friday-reception-fury-66-reunion-tribute/

RSVP to the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111695845603983

See you all there and thanks for making it out to the show on the 10th!

Fury 66 Reunion Tribute Photo Wall Flyer

Tags: Fury 66, Fury 66 reunion, grind out hunger, Jimbo Phillips, Peter Saporito, Pono Hawaiian Grill, santa cruz skate and surf shop, SC Photo Wall, shawn hatjes, The Catalyst Santa Cruz, Tom Audisio

Sep
24

Thrive, KeepitLit, and Just Chill show to Benefit Grind Out Hunger

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What do we have here?!? Another benefit show at The Catalyst!?! Yup! Thrive, KeepitLit and Just Chill are performing October 8th at The Catalyst Atrium to benefit Grind Out Hunger. If you bring non-perishable food to donate you will be entered into a raffle. You also get a raffle ticket with the purchase of a show ticket. Prizes include skateboards, apparel and MORE.

So after you come by our 2nd Annual Skate-A-Thon at Twin Lakes Church cruise over to The Catalyst and join us for a great show. See you there!!

Here are the details:

THRIVE
KeepitLit
Just Chill

A show to benefit Grind Out Hunger

Tha Catalyst Atrium
1011 Pacific Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

October 8th
8pm
Ages 21+

$8 advance $10 Door
All tickets include FREE raffle ticket

Bring in non-perishable food to donate and get raffle tickets.

RSVP to Facebook event here:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=236591499726449

Tags: DOJA, grind out hunger, Just Chill, Keepitlit, Local Lovin', The Catalyst, The Catalyst Atrium, Thrive, twin lakes church