Christmas CanTree 2009

27 Years of Giving
This is the 27th year for CanTree, which is one of the major charitable efforts of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS^®. The Christmas CanTree Project routinely raises more than $65,000 per year. Since 1983, SAR has raised more than $2 million to feed Sacramento's hungry citizens.

What CanTree Does
The food donated will be distributed to needy families through The Salvation Army's Holiday Food Basket Program. Over 45,000 local families are expected to benefit from the food contributed through CanTree, according to The Salvation Army. The Army currently serves 36,000 meals per month in the Greater Sacramento Area. CanTree is a critical factor in successfully feeding thousands of people at Christmas time.

Why SAR Sponsors CanTree
Every REALTOR® knows that a healthy community is crucial to our success. All the money we raise for CanTree goes directly to the Salvation Army – none of it goes for administration or any other costs. Even though the real estate market has seen better days, enthusiasm is still very high and REALTORS® are as generous as ever.

CanTree Locations
The CanTree was constructed at two locations in 2009: The Country Club Plaza and and in old town Elk Grove.

CanTree Fundraisers

CanTree Crab Fest
Benefiting SAR's Christmas CanTree

Saturday, February 27, 2010
Folsom Community Center
52 Natoma St., Folsom
Cost: $55 per person
Special Guest Emcee Dave Bender

Every ticket is entered into a $1000 cash drawing! Enjoy a gourmet crab dinner, no host cocktails, live auction, silent auction, prizes and entertainment, live band and dancing. All proceeds go towards SAR Christmas CanTree and the Salvation Army.

For tickets, please register online. View the flyer here.
Sponsorship opportunities available, view the flyer here.

For more information, contact Deborah Grinnell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 916-437-1209.

Platinum Sponsors:
American Pacific Reverse Mortgage Group
Big Valley Mortgage
MetroList, Inc.
Placer Insurance
Sacramento Association of REALTORS®  

Gold Sponsor:
Prudential NorCal Realty
Sacramento Credit Union
Umpqua Mortgage
Sacramento Delta Property Management

CanTree Cookbook

One of the ingredients to our successful CanTree Season this year is our very own SAR CanTree Cookbook. The 2009 Cookbook is filled with delicious "cost-conscious" recipes from the best cooks in our Association community. And like all things CanTree, all of the profits from the sale of the cookbooks will go to the Salvation Army to help feed the homeless and needy.

The cookbooks are available in three formats:

• Classic Printed Cookbook (5.5" x 8.5" with plastic comb binding)
• DVD Cookbook (with video clips of CanTree builds and Testimonials from individuals who have benefited from the work of the Salvation Army and funds raised by fundraisers such as the SAR Christmas CanTree); and
• PDF Cookbook stored right on your computer for easy access to all the recipes at your fingertips.

To purchase your CanTree Cookbook please contact Lily Mishchuk at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .