AARBF Financially Sound Thanks to Donors and Close Management

In 2009, a tough economic year in which nearly 30% of nonprofits in California closed, the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation both came in under budget and still provided its high-quality core programs. At the end of '09, AARBF had more than $15,000 surplus.

"The most important thing is that we're still out there doing what we do - survivor services and burn prevention," said Board of Directors President Mike "Otter" Gonzales. He easily gives credit to the staff, Board, fundraiser leaders and supporters. "Many people made it happen. There are a couple of things I'm very proud of."

Among those are: Funders really stepped up and donated. Volunteers and supporters across the state kept holding fundraisers. AARBF ran understaffed the last six months, but employees kept up its programs. Executive Director Scott Vandrick's fiscal capabilities allowed AARBF to make quick adjustments throughout the year. And the Board was watchful about how to make it through the year within budget, yet also focused on future stability by establishing an endowment more...

Champ Camp 2010, 25 Years of Fun

This June, Champ Camp will celebrate its 25th anniversary with excitement and enthusiasm!

"I can't divulge all of our secrets but we have lots of fun program ideas that play off the 25th theme. We are trying to bring back previous counselors and staff for a visit," said Scott "Waku" Robbins, Champ Director for three years more...

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Reminder to go to www.aarbf.org, click on Upcoming Events, for the latest AARBF events and activities that need your support more...