Jingle Bell Market 2019 Vera Bank

Howdy Mr. Jackson, I am Michelle Gallagher, board member for the Jingle Bell Market 2019- a Christmas shopping extravaganza and fundraiser designed to help raise awareness for local charities and promote small businesses in the BCS. The event, which is in year number 6, will take place at Pebble Creek Country Club and is hosted by local Realtor Megan Bock. We are looking for donations from local businesses for grab bags and/or the silent auction. This year, we’re raising money for OnRamp, which provides reliable transportation to people in need to help them on the road to self-sufficiency and to share with them the grace of God. Every penny we raise this year as a result of your donation and all our cash and item donations will go DIRECTLY to OnRamp. Last year, Jingle Bell Market raised over $5,000 and we were able to fully fund the purchase of an Aggie Ring for five Military Veteran students through Aggie Rings for Veterans. This year, the goal is to triple that number and reach $15,000, which is enough to provide reliable vehicles to three deserving local families! Would VERA BANK be willing to donate to the cause? Megan and her team will make a social media post promoting any business that participates. OnRamp is a recognized 501c3 charitable organizations and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. We are looking for local businesses to donate in one of three ways… A. Donate at least one item that valued $25 or more for the “grab bags” we are selling at the event for $20 each. B. Donate ONE item that is valued at over $100 for the silent auction. C. Cash donations that will go directly to the cause. Any value is greatly appreciated and you can offer a cash donation directly to OnRamp: https://www.onramptx.org/give - Here’s a link about our partnership with OnRamp: https://www.meganbock.com/jinglebellmarket/2019-charity-onramp/ Let me know if you are willing to donate or if you would like more information. Thank you so much for considering, Michelle Gallagher Jingle Bell Market Board Member 979-255-4636 [email protected]

Here’s a little more about OnRamp and their mission… Since its founding in 2017, OnRamp has given away twenty-six reliable vehicles to individuals and families in need in the Brazos Valley, and repaired many more. All recipients are sponsored by local charity, government, or religious organizations. They are men and women who are already taking significant steps towards self-sufficiency, but who need a vehicle to continue that journey. OnRamp finds reliable vehicles through purchase or donation and gifts these vehicles to our clients so they can get back on the road without having to turn to predatory lenders. We service donated vehicles free of charge for the first year to help families progress towards their financial goals. Here’s a direct link to the OnRamp website to learn much more: https://www.onramptx.org/