Gift Card Fundraiser

Peacock Acres has partnered with ShopWithScrip.com to fundraise for our kids! Our supporters can now order gift cards online, paying nothing more than face value for the card- and Peacock Acres receives a percentage of the proceeds from every purchase!

How it works, in 3 easy steps:

1. Go to ShopWithScrip.com and browse gift cards from HUNDREDS of retailers!

2. To place an order, add an item to your cart and sign up for an account.

Keep Peacock Acres’ Enrollment Code handy: 5B2FABB73L737

3. Place your order and submit payment to our office. We will contact you when your gift cards arrive!

Questions? Please contact Brittany at brittany-pa@sbcglobal.net or call us at 831-754-3635.

 

 

Seeking Live-In House Parents!

Peacock Acres is seeking mature, responsible live-in House Parents for our boys’ Group Home in rural Salinas. 

Can you benefit from receiving a live-in stipend and having some of your bills paid instead of paying rent? 

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of foster youth?

If you are a good role model and enjoy rewarding work, please contact us.

Retired persons, singles and couples are encouraged to apply!

All applicants must be able to clear a DOJ fingerprint check.

For more info, please contact ernie@peacockacres.org or call our office at 831-754-3635. 

 

We are part of the 2011-2012 Birdies for Charity Campaign!

 We’re excited for the Birdies for Charity Shoot-Out Qualifier this Saturday! Learning Center Program Manager Tyler Steer will represent us to qualify for a chance to win an extra grant from Monterey Peninsula Foundation. Last year, participating charities walked away from the Charity Shoot-out with between $1000 and $30,000 in support of their programs! Good Luck Tyler, We’ll be there rooting for you!

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The Monterey Peninsula Foundation offers a 15% match on all donations through Birdies for Charity. This is a great way to stretch donation dollars that help us provide high quality care  for our youth!
All donors have a chance to guess the correct number of Birdies for this year’s tournament and win a GRAND PRIZE including
  • 2 Tickets from United Airlines
  • 1 night stay at The Inn at Spanish Bay
  • Golf for Two at The Links at Spanish Bay!
Here’s a hint: Birdies averaged 1817 per tournament between 2008 and 2011. Donate Now!
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Seeking Volunteer Drivers

We’re seeking responsible drivers to transfer youth ages 12-18 from their foster homes to The Learning Center in South Salinas. Our Learning Center provides individualized academic support and mentorship to foster youth in Monterey County from 8:00am to 6:00 pm throughout the week. Volunteer Drivers use our vehicles to transport youth from their foster homes to the Learning Center and back home again. Can you help?

  • Volunteers are required to pass a DOJ Fingerprint check
  • Must have clean driving record
  • Persons with professional driving experience encouraged to inquire!
To get involved, please contact Ernie at ernie@peacockacres.org. Thank you!
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Volunteers Needed!

We are always looking for volunteers to help make a difference in our kids’ lives. There are many ways that you can help! 

We’re currently seeking Volunteers for:

  • Tutors, Mentors, and Workshop Facilitators in our Learning Center for Foster Youth. If you have a passion for working with youth and want to help prepare students for their lives after foster care, we’re looking for you. Flexible hours. Contact tyler@peacockacres.org to get involved!
  • Event staff for annual occasions including Wine-tasting events, 5k Races, BBQ fundraisers and more! Contact jennifer@peacockacres.org to volunteer for an upcoming event.
  • Group Building and Maintenance projects- Have a group of individuals that want to help? Contact jennifer@peacockacres.org to inquire about helping us make improvements at our Group Home residences.
  • Crafting and Jewelry making- Interested in using your creativity for a good cause? We need help making feather earrings and accessories to sell in our Peacock Benefit Store. Contact jennifer@peacockacres.org to set up a time to come help!

All volunteers must pass a DOJ fingerprint check before working with our youth.

Thank you so much for your support!

 

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