The Coast Guard Enlisted Association Southern New England Branch held a bake sale on Aug. 25 with the original intent of raising money for their branch. When they heard about the flooding in Louisiana and that the District 8 Chaplain was collecting gift cards for Coasties affected by the floods, the branch unanimously voted to match the profits and put all proceeds toward the cause.
The Bake Sale was a huge success. The CGEA had three tables full of assorted baked goods, coffee, milk, lemonade, plates, and napkins. They had no prices for any of the items, and were simply asking for donations. In a four hour period, They made $2,002.
The CWOA Long Island Sound Chapter then contributed $200 to the cause and the South Eastern Connecticut CPOA matched their whole profit. In all $6,202 in gift cards will be sent down to Chaplain Stennet in District 8 for Coast Guard Families in need.
The Bake Sale was a huge success. The CGEA had three tables full of assorted baked goods, coffee, milk, lemonade, plates, and napkins. They had no prices for any of the items, and were simply asking for donations. In a four hour period, They made $2,002.
The CWOA Long Island Sound Chapter then contributed $200 to the cause and the South Eastern Connecticut CPOA matched their whole profit. In all $6,202 in gift cards will be sent down to Chaplain Stennet in District 8 for Coast Guard Families in need.
