More than just a simple fundraiser, Pie in the Sky has been assisting those
in Eastern Massachusetts since 1993. Every November volunteers from
all over Eastern Massachusetts become pie sellers, with proceeds
benefiting the critically ill.
Our own Matthew Gaskill
andAlisa Peterson are
participating as pie sellers in this years fundraiser. Heres how it
works: Each pie costs the buyer $25. Each pie guarantees an entire
weeks worth of delicious and healthy meals to our neighbors who are
critically ill and in need of food and assistance. However, for
those looking to make an even greater impact, $75 apple pies can be
purchased that will be professionally gift wrapped and come with a
special gift and a pie to a Community Servings client.
These ill individuals are clients of Community Servings, an organization that
specializes in cost-effective ways to prepare and deliver a warm
lunch, dinner and snack every year to sick clients. There are
roughly 150 bakers and restaurants who will be constructing these
fabulous pies from all over the Greater Boston Area. Many varieties
are available to choose from including apple, non-sugar apple,
pecan, pumpkin and sweet potato.
In a typical year, 1,300 homebound people of all ages from 17
different communities in Massachusetts who are ill with HIV/AIDS,
cancer, Lupus, MS and other acute, life threatening illnesses are
blessed because of our help. $0.90 of every $1.00 raised during the
2010 pie sale went to feeding Community Servings clients.
There is no better way to enjoy a homemade tasting pie made with
love than with your friends and family. There are over 600 people,
including Matthew and Alisa, who are
selling pies this year. This important time is even more special
when we extend the lesson to all of those close to us that there
are others struggling on Thanksgiving, and that by us lending a
helping hand, we are graciously displaying the true meaning of the
holiday.
Matthew, Alisa and the rest of
Gibson Sothebys International Realty team would like to wish
everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! For further information on how this
process works, the extended history on Pie in the Sky or Community
Servings, or to purchase a pie, please visit their order page here! Remember,
the DEADLINE is November
17th!