Caring
About Disadvantaged
People and Animals
The mission
of the Samuel Turner Foundation is to promote the well being of people in need
and proper treatment of animals through education and active participation.
It is our commitment to be an advocate for disadvantaged people and animals and
to act as an agent for positive change.
The Samuel Turner Foundation, founded in
2001, is dedicated to providing services and support to people in need. The
Foundation was named after Samuel Turner, the younger brother of one of the
Foundation's founders, Deborah Turner. Samuel Turner died at a young age, but
had left his
mark on his family and the community
in which he lived. He possessed many qualities which the foundation will embody
in its pursuit of its activities. Loyalty, honesty, kindness, a sense of fair
play, and an indomitable spirit are but some of the qualities that Sam
possessed that the Foundation intends to incorporate in their activities. The
Foundation is actively pursuing grants and donations from private and public
sources. Information on fund raising activities can be obtained by direct contact with the Foundation.
Initially, the Foundation will undertake
activities in 2 areas:
The
common thread in these activities are kindness, understanding and compassion.
The charter of the Foundations allows for adopting activities as community
needs arise. Principles in the Foundation are deeply involved in the community
and are sensitive to the ever changing community needs.
SPECIAL EVENT and FRIENDS
We are sponsored a Fundraiser event --
dinner, music and other entertainment on May 18, 2007 to benefit Tami Potter, a
long time Long Beach resident. Tami is afflicted with Sweet's Syndrome, a rare
disorder that severely affects her immune system. She has battled the painful
affliction for many years, and is now totally disabled. Sweet's Syndrome also
leads to other serious such as leukemia, which can readily attack the body
since the immune system is not 100% functional.
This fundraiser allowed Tami and her
12-year-old daughter to move to
The Samuel
Turner Foundation participated in Make a Difference Day on October 23, 2004.
Click here to see the details of this unique project.
As
a result of the efforts of the Foundation assisted by Friends of Long
Beach Animals and Winners
on Wheels, the Foundation was recognized as a Local Honoree by USA Today
Weekend, the main sponsor of Make a Difference Day.
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wish to recognize two friends of the Samuel Turner Foundation; the
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The Samuel Turner
Foundation
Phone: (562) 685-8498
info@samuelturner.org