2022 Year-End Giving with Piedmont
Every year, Piedmont Moving Systems donates and raises awareness for charities in and around their local communities. In 2022, The Year-End Giving event featured The Rüdiger Foundation and Franklin Graham’s Ministry, both supporting people in need during these trying times.
The Rüdiger Foundation is a non-profit charity that provides Nevada County law enforcement with K9 programs, to create and foster a safer and healthier community. Piedmont's very own, Renne Bartels, recently became the President of this organization and hopes to continue spreading awareness for The Rüdiger Foundation's wonderful cause. Click here to learn more about this organization: Home | Rufk9
Franklin Graham's Ministry also known as Samaritan's Purse, is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization that provides physical and spiritual aid to those in need. This year, Piedmont donated to this organization, helping provide over 100 million pounds of food to Ukraine. Click here to learn more about this event and organization: Franklin Graham's Ministry Sends 100M Pounds of Food to Ukraine as Pastors Brave Harrowing Frontline Conditions | CBN News Samaritan’s Purse International
Learn More"What better way to remind people that God loves them - this is love in action! I love the work that Samaritan’s Purse does, and Piedmont is so thankful to be able to help."
- Tabatha Beltramo, Piedmont Moving Systems Owner
Operation Freedom Paws
Four Paws, Two Feet, One Team" - Operation Freedom Paws provides veterans with service dogs, specifically life-long companions. Every year, this non-profit charity hosts a Paws and Patriots Wine Gala, that raises money and awareness for the training and supply of service dogs to veterans. Piedmont joined Operation Freedom Paws at their 11th annual wine gala, as a magnum sponsor to help support their mission.
Learn More"You chose to "be the one." You took action to help save lives and transform families by donating to Operation Freedom Paws in 2022. Thank you! Your support enabled OFP to welcome our 511th client and their family into the service dog training program, at no cost to them. Your generosity made it possible to pull dogs out of shelters and rescues, turning lives of uncertainty into lives of purpose as service dogs to veterans, first responders, children, and other individuals with disabilities."
- Mary Cortani, Founder and Executive Director, Operation Freedom Paws
Storage Solutions for Teen Challenge USA
Piedmont Moving Systems offers free storage and warehousing solutions for Teen Challenge USA. Teen Challenge USA is a Non-Profit faith-based charity that provides adults and teenagers facing problems with addiction, support through Christ-centered solutions.
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Motorcycle Transportation for The Kyle Petty Charity Ride
Summer of 2022 marked Piedmont's 26th year of providing motorcycle transportation for The Kyle Petty Charity Ride. This ride is organized by former NASCAR driver and NBC sports racing analyst, Kyle Petty. Approximately 225 motorcyclists venture out on a 1,500-mile ride, to raise awareness and funds for the Victory Junction Camp - A camp that provides life-changing experiences for children with critical medical illnesses.
Learn More"This is our 26th year to provide the transportation of motorcycles. This year, we will transport them from North Carolina to Arizona. My parents also participate and ride the ride as well!”
- Tabatha Beltramo, Piedmont Moving Systems Owner
Giving Back to San Jose - ALS and CityTeam
Between 2019 and 2020, the pandemic brought about the lockdown of cities and many countries, and took away basic needs from everyone, especially the less fortunate. CityTeam San Jose's mission is to create lasting solutions to people struggling with food insecurities, homelessness, domestic violence, and other life disabling circumstances and behaviors. Serving San Jose's community since 1981, Piedmont donated $50,000 to ALS and CityTeam, providing those in need with essential items such as diapers, groceries, fresh produce, hot meals, backpacks, school supplies, and Christmas toys. To learn more about CityTeam's mission, click here: Homelessness in San Jose | Make a Difference | CityTeam
Learn More"What better way to remind people that God loves them - this is love in action! I love the work that Samaritan’s Purse does, and Piedmont is so thankful to be able to help."
- Tabatha Beltramo, Piedmont Moving Systems Owner
