About Us
Name of Organization: Corvettes of Elk Grove A Nonprofit Organization: 501(c)(3)Employer Identification Number (EIN): 42-1753183
Narrative of Activities:
For many years the incorporators of this organization dug into their own pockets to provide the funds to purchase ingredients for bake sales, products for car washes or just cash for the purchase of food to assemble Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner boxes. However, as these needs have grown, the expense has become too overwhelming to continue without assistance from other outside sources. The members of this organization originally got together because they had a common interest - Corvette automobiles. They soon discovered that, as they attended some local charities, more and more folks were drawn to the events because they enjoyed seeing all the different types and models of Corvettes parked together, highly polished and attractive to the eye.
The Corvettes became the engine that enticed more people to events designed to benefit a charitable cause or organization, i.e., a family’s home is destroyed by fire, a children’s facility needs some special equipment, or playground equipment for a local park. Automobile enthusiasts tend to be very philanthropic and will attend an event with other enthusiasts and donate money to the benefit. These vehicles are a great drawing attraction at High School events when booster clubs are attempting to raise money for school activities.
This group holds various events, including bake sales and car washes, raising money for needy families and on a yearly basis providing bicycles for a number of youth at Christmas. In addition they assist families in crisis through spontaneous events, i.e. car washes for a family who just lost a loved one and cannot afford burial expenses or a family in crisis due to catastrophic illness or an accident.
The Corvettes of Elk Grove support the Oak Park Concert Series in July; from August thru October they put on bake sales and car washes and brainstorm other ways to raise money and donations for the coming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. In November and December they pool their resources to feed needy families and provide holiday food baskets to families identified by community members. The members also assist churches and other community organizations during the holidays and mentor community youth at the Community Center all year round.