The Wounded Warrior Project Charity Event took place Nov. 13 at Open Mortgage's flagship branch in Austin, Texas. The results were a resounding success. The community came together to sponsor the event, giving items to support our silent auction, as well as food and beverages. As a result, Open Mortgage is proud to write a check to the Wounded Warrior Project in the amount of $3,600. "We all came together for a worthy cause and we believe this money can help our Wounded Warriors get a better chance for recovery when they come home from their tour of duty," said Scott Gordon, founder and CEO of Open Mortgage.
All of the silent auction items donated by local businesses were auctioned and sold with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project organization. The food and beverage sponsors were very generous and included Budweiser, Delish Bakery, Jimmy John's, La Madeleine, Tito's Vodka, and Truluck's. Two other sponsors contributed their services, Hill Country Event Rentals and Mike Cisneros Photography (photos available upon request). Attendees enjoyed the event, bidding on auction items, and dancing to the music of 18 Karat.
In addition to the charity event, Open Mortgage is extending its Veteran's Day Special through the end of the year. Any military personnel serving or have served that apply for a VA loan from now until the end of 2012 will receive a free appraisal. Veteran's price of appraisal will be reimbursed at closing—a value up to $500, visit www.openmortgage.com for details of the program.
The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP's purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla.
Many thanks to the silent auction donors, including: 3 Graces Spa, Adore Makeup Salon, Advanced Dental, Austin Eats, Charming Charlie's, Chisos Grill, Cinemark Theater, Dogadillo, Fab'rik, Fairy Godsitters, Firehouse Animal Health Center, Freytags Florist, Hiatus Spa, Kay Jewelers, Koi Lantern, Lupe Tortilla, Mandola's Italian Market, Mike Cisneros Photography, Oh Yeah!, Paiyh Dance Studio, Parmida Home, Plate Restaurant, Rabiosa Fashion Footwear, Stunt Ranch, The Dinner Detective, Toni & Guy Salon, Tony C's Restaurant, Twin Liquors and Which Wich.
