On July 23rd, PERL supported PAWS Chicago (Pets Are Worth Saving) by donating bikes for the live auction at their Castaways Beach Party. This fundraiser helped to raise thousands of dollars to support the PAWS shelter and save as many dogs as possible. Here is a link to the news footage on the event where you can see highlights such as “doggie ice cream” and doggie beach outfits.

About PAWS
PAWS Chicago is the city’s largest No Kill humane organization, focused on alleviating Chicago’s tragic pet homelessness problem. Since PAWS Chicago’s founding, the number of homeless pets killed in the city has been reduced by more than half ―from 42,561 pets killed in 1997 to 19,288 in 2008. PAWS Chicago envisions a No Kill Chicago and that dream is within reach because of important lifesaving work that is being done every single day.

On July 16th, PERL Mortgage is sponsoring the Chicago Association of Realtors 102nd Annual Golf Classic.

The golf package includes golf cart, continental breakfast, lunch, complete round of golf, unlimited on-course beverages and awards reception with two-hour open bar and music. Event begins at 8am and will be held at George Dunne National Golf Course (16310 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL).

Event Schedule:
Registration/Continental Breakfast - 8:00 A.M.
Shotgun Start - 9:00 A.M.
Reception - 2:30 P.M. (depends on end of play)

Net proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets will benefit the Emergency Fund, which provides immediate financial assistance, without the red tape, to help Chicago area individuals and families through a crisis or a transition. The Emergency Fund is the largest provider of homeless prevention funding in Illinois, serving more than 7,000 families each year.

For more information, please visit the event website.

PERL Mortgage is sponsoring the Ben Fest, a courtyard celebration for all ages! Come out to St. Ben’s Courtyard at 2215 W. Irving Park Road (corner of Irving & Leavitt) for music, food, and a raffle to win $10,000.

There will also be a Tidal Wave Water slide, a 40 foot obstacle course, a 6-in-1 Sports Challenge, Hooligan Inflatables and more!

Entrance donation supports the schools and parish of St. Benedict.
$5 before 8pm
$10 after 8pm
$10 kids includes unlimited use of inflatables

Friday Music:
5:30 Mark Minelli
7:15 Todd Carey
9:15 Dave Barnes

Saturday Music:
3:00 OUTDOOR MASS
4:00 St Benedict talent Showcase
5:30 Open to Suggestion
7:15 Ryan Cook
9:15 Hello Dave

Friday Stage Line-up:
5:00 Mad Science Fire & Ice Show
6:00 Jess White Tumblers
6:30 Breakin Strings Concert

Saturday Stage Line-up:
3:45 Mary Macaroni
6:00 Circusteem
6:30 Daddy & Princess & Prince

Raffle details: $25 per ticket or 5 for $100. Drawing is Saturday at 10:15pm.

PERL is sponsoring the Chicago Spring Half on May 17, 2009. We are giving away FREE race registration ($45 value) to the first eight people who email us requesting a spot for the half marathon or 10k.

The Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) has also offered to give a discount on membership to our customers for race training. Ready. Set. Go!

You can email us at info@perlmortgage.com.

Proceeds from the race will go to Chicago Youth Programs, Inc.
Chicago Youth Programs, Inc. (CYP) is an innovative non-profit organization founded and sustained by volunteers with the mission to improve the life opportunities and health of at-risk youth using a comprehensive approach aimed at developing their capabilities. The highly effective Cabrini Green Youth Program (CGYP), founded in 1984 by Northwestern University medical students, distressed by the challenges posed to youth growing up in these isolated public housing projects, served as a model for future expansion and the addition of the Washington Park Youth Program (WPYP), established in 1995, and the Uptown Community Youth Program (UCYP) which began in 1998. Today, CYP serves over 450 at-risk youth from birth through college from these three disadvantaged/impoverished communities.

PERL Mortgage is sponsoring the Imerman Angels Annual Spring Fling on March 20, 8-11pm at Enclave (222 W. Chicago Avenue). The event will include an open bar and food from 8-10 as well as a special DJ and dance performance. Presale tickets are available online for $30 at www.imermanangels.org. If available, tickets will sold at the door for $40.

100% of the proceeds will benefit Imerman Angels.