CAPITOLA, Calif.–Bay Federal Credit Union’s annual silent auction generated $12,001 for LEO’s Haven and the Chanticleer Park Neighbors Association at Embassy Suites in Seaside. The Chanticleer Park Neighbors Association is working to build an inclusive playground called LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer County Park, the county’s first inclusive playground for children of all abilities.
“We are beyond thrilled to have Bay Federal's support for this project,” said Mariah Roberts, Executive Director of the Chanticleer Park Neighbors Association. “This truly embodies the best of what community can accomplish when we all work together.”
With more than $1.5 million raised, the all-volunteer group is dedicated to completing the capital campaign this year, so ground can be broken and construction can start in 2019.
“Each year, our employees select a cause they feel deeply about for our silent auction to benefit,” said Bay Federal President and CEO Carrie Birkhofer. “We feel that creating an inclusive environment for all our community’s children is an important undertaking, and we’re confident that Chanticleer County Park will become the gem of our entire community.”
In recent years, Bay Federal’s silent auction has supported many organizations, such as Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center, Teen Kitchen Project, Camp Opportunity, and Aztecas Soccer Program.