ENG and our community
Shred-A-Thon 2010 benefits Relay for Life
Hosting the Shred-A-Thon, Bill Stutz of Genworth Financial, Stormy Janes, Diane Gosk and Gloria Lakritz of ENG FinancialOn Saturday April 24, ENG Financial of New Port Richey hosted their 2nd Annual Shred-A-Thon to benefit the American Cancer Society New Port Richey Relay For Life. Along with their partner Bill Stutz of Genworth Financial, ENG brought in a state-of-the-art industrial shredding truck from PROSHRED, equipped with a digital monitor that allowed for a real-time view of the documents as they were destroyed. Participants gave a donation for the service and enjoyed refreshments while over 8,000 pounds of paper was destroyed. As the shredding took place in our front parking lot, cars were being washed out back. This four hour event raised over $3,600!
This was the 11th year that ENG Financial supported Relay For Life. Along with the Shred-A-Thon and Car Wash, their team raffled off gift baskets and sold baked goods during Relay night April 30 at Gulf 
Survivor Walk the night of Relay; Debbie Ryan, Jane Collins, Cheyenne and KellyHigh School. The gift baskets contained, among other items, a $25.00 Gift Card for Regal Cinemas, $50.00 SpaFinder Gift Card, a beautiful hand made Breast Cancer Awareness Quilt as well as donations of a Two Night Complimentary Hotel Stay by Days Inn and Suites of Port Richey, $25.00 Gift Card from Outback Steakhouse in Trinity, $20.00 Gift Card from Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Trinity, a “Just For Him” basket filled with a collection of men’s fragrances from Macy’s of Gulf View Square Mall and a round of golf from the Spring Hill Golf and Country Club.
ENG was proud to present over $5,000 in donations, making them a “Silver Team” two years in a row.
Our Volunteer Car Washers, Abby, Tori, Sarah, Cheyenne, Kelly, Alyssa and AshleyENG would like to say “Thank You” to all of their family, friends and clients who baked, collected donations and volunteered to wash cars, cook hot dogs, pop popcorn, sell cookies, cakes, cupcakes and raffle tickets. We could not have done it without you.
Relay Night Basket Raffle; Karen Dezik, Debbie Ryan, Jan Collins, Gloria Lakritz, Joan Cotugno, Kelly Gardner and Stormy Janes
Fourth Annual Holiday Gala
December 2009
Our 2009 annual client holiday celebration was hosted at Seven Springs Golf and Country Club. This event, by invitation only, was our opportunity to celebrate with and thank our clients for allowing us to be a part of their families. Thank you to all who joined us for an enjoyable evening of great food, great entertainment and great company.
Gradient gives back
November 2009
ENG financial was proud to have been chosen to partner with Gradient Financial and Bill Rancic (winner of Donald Trump’s “The Apprentice,” season one) to help local families in need.
Gradient Financial Group announced it will award deserving families across America financial makeovers from May 1 - December 31, 2009, through its Gradient Gives Back Community Outreach Program. Donald Trump’s original “Apprentice,” Bill Rancic, served as our national spokesperson searching for families in immediate financial need, helping them get back on their feet in one of the most challenging economic environments.
“There are so many families in need of financial assistance, and the Gradient Gives Back Community Outreach Program uses Gradient’s resources and expertise to make a lasting difference in these people’s lives,” said Bill Rancic. “From tax planning to career counseling, Gradient’s highly-skilled financial team was able to make a substantial impact on these families’ financial situations. I’m thrilled to be on board.”
Gradient selected four families to receive comprehensive financial makeovers, utilizing Gradient’s financial resources, expert financial team, third-party affiliates including ENG Financial Corp.
Services included:
- Financial analysis and tax planning - review and analysis of the past two years’ taxes, current income, expenses, interest rates and debt, as well as filing of 2009 and 2010 taxes
- Financial planning - financial planning including, current asset analysis, risk tolerance assessment, creation of retirement objectives
- Career counseling guidance - career coaching and counseling services, interview training, technical training, assessment of current skill level and marketability, and creation of a professional resume
- Financial assistance - payment of up to six months of mortgage or lease payments; support with utility companies, car loan companies and other applicable debt; help determine available government money and grants; and procure donations and charitable contributions
ENG Financial would like to personally congratulate the following families that were awarded financial makeovers as well as thank the local businesses and community members for their donations.
July 27, 2009 Minneapolis, Minn. - The Harris Family
In addition to financial support provided by Gradient, the Harris’s received numerous community donations including: a Chrysler Town and Country EX Minivan (Alan and Heather Woldt); $1000 FREE parts and labor (Suburban Auto Body); $2,500 annuity (American Equity); $2,000 savings bond (Legacy Marketing Group); a home handicap ramp (Kootenia Builders, Inc.); lumber and building materials (Scherer Brothers); paint and stain for the home (Sherwin-Williams); a family four pack of tickets and meet and greet with Demi Lovato and David Archuleta (Radio Disney AM 1440); two years of free haircuts and additional salon services and products (Sunbear Salon and Spa); living room furniture and dining table with chairs (Carroll's Furniture); three months of free groceries and delivery (Coborns Delivers); $500 My Rewards gift card (Motivaction); “Interview Attire” package (Lia Sophia Jewelry); free family portrait session and prints (Jana Kunz Photography); bicycles and assembly for the family and ride-along cart (IMPACT Resources); six months of utility payments (Advisors Resource); a built-in oven range and microwave (Steve’s Appliances); and $1,000 toward debt reduction and elimination (InsuranceNewsNet.com).
October 7, 2009 Little Rock, Ark. - Angela Foy
In addition to financial support provided by Gradient and Asset Protection Wealth Management, Foy received numerous community donations. Richard Harp Construction offered improvements or renovations on Foy’s home; Centennial Bank established a Foy Family Fund available for Arkansans to help Foy with tuition and other expenses; Whole Foods donated a gift basket, including $150 in gift cards, a Thanksgiving dinner, and two-month supply of vitamins; The Toggery donated school uniforms for Foy’s sons; Catering To You donated two casseroles per week for the next six months; the Sportstop donated athletic shoes; the Little Rock Zoo donated a one-year family membership; Heavenly Ham’s Little Rock location donated one small boneless ham for the family each month for six months; Forethought Financial Group donated $1,000; The Peabody donated meeting space and catering for a subsequent VIP thank-you reception; DSW Shoes donated a $50 gift card; Faux Pas donated jewelry; and Stylist Pam Grant from En Vogue Beauty Boutique has donated her hair styling services; The Purple Cow donated lunch for the announcement group and the family and will also donate six-months of meals for the Foy Family; Erin Brady of By Invitation Only donated $300; and Jim and Alison Karrh of Karrh & Associates, LLC have donated their time and public relations talents to assist in securing donors and media for the Foy Family.
November 24, 2009 Midland, Mich. - The Stark Family
In addition to financial support provided by Gradient Financial Group and Great Lakes Investment Advisors, the Stark’s received numerous community donations including: family portrait session, framed prints, and coverage of the financial makeover event (Larkin Photography); $2000 gift certificate (Dan Dan the Mattress Man); $250 gift certificate for yoga classes (The Yoga Place); six $25 gift cards (Pizza Sam’s); $300 worth of heating system and home inspection services (Carey Plumbing and Heating Inc.); small business development and consulting (Delta College); contractors and labor for roof repair (United Way); three-moth membership at Smitty’s Iron Works (Smitty’s Iron Works); general health evaluations, comprehensive physicals, family wellness coaching classes, massages, and healthy cooking DVDs (Vibrant Health and Wellness Center); family movie passes (Midland Cinemas); free weekend night stay and dinner for two at Café Zinc (The H Hotel); gift basket of Michigan products (The Michigan Store); $100 gift certificate for groceries and $100 gas card (Apothecary Shop); $25 gift certificate for Super Suppers prepared meals (Super Suppers); $25 donation (Mashue Printing); six month free subscription (Midland Daily News); $30 gift certificate (Damon’s Grill); travel items (AAA - Midland), estate planning services (Currie Kendall); Great Lakes Loons gift package (Great Lakes Loons); gift certificate and t-shirts (Midland Community Center); gift certificate (Bennigan’s); six gift certificates for hair cuts (New Image Salon); free tickets to Peter Pan and pottery (Center for the Arts); $50 gift certificate (Home Depot); $100 computer repairs and maintenance (Compucom Computers); discount on materials (Lowe’s Home Improvement); four free oil changes (Feeny Midland); $300 gift certificate (Everett Carpet); and Gradient Gives Back Fund available to help the Stark family with expenses (Wildfire Credit Union).
January 13, 2010 Columbus, Oh. - The Parrish Family In addition to financial support provided by Gradient Financial Group and Estate Planning Professionals, the Parrish’s received numerous community donations including: Changes Hair Salon (family makeovers and hair cuts); Skin Perfect (spa services); Donator’s Pizza (a free pizza every month for 12 months); Neil Hauschild Real Estate and Estate Planning Attorney at Law (legal package); Morgan Hubble Smith Insurance Agency (complete insurance review); Brainstorm Media, Inc. (family portraits); Ron and Debra Liebert Karl ($500 gift card to Giant Eagle); Phillip and Stephanie Hawks (clothing donation); Yoga on High (session of yoga classes); Urban Active Fitness (1 year membership for the family and personal training with a certified trainer); Owens Construction Contracting (two hours of Residential Handyman Service); Grismer Auto Service (six oil changes); Cooks Balloonery and Helium (balloons for events). To make a donation for the Parrish family, please contact Sharon Stanley at Estate Planning Professionals at 800-434-9481.
Scales for Tails Catch and Release Fishing Tournament
October 3, 2009
Scales for Tails bannerSnook, redfish and trout is what everyone had on their mind Saturday October 3. ENG Financial helped to sponsor the first annual Scales for Tails Catch and Release Fishing Tournament to benefit the SPCA Suncoast. ENG together with other Pasco County businesses and over 90 fishing teams raised over $16,000 during the event. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit animals in need at the SPCA Suncoast, a non-profit animal shelter located in Pasco County, Fla. The SPCA 
ENG girls with fishermen relies solely on donations from the community to provide compassionate care to injured, orphaned and abandoned pets on a daily basis. Furthermore, they are committed to caring for adoptable pets until they find a loving home. For more information about the SPCA Suncoast, visit www.SPCASuncoast.org.
ENG”s fishing team, Gaylon Boatman and Joe WytheCongratulations to the fishermen that really did catch “The Big Ones!”
ENG participation in spelling bee benefits local students
August 18, 2009
ENG once again supported the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors 7th Annual Spelling Bee. This event is hosted annually to raise 
ENG spelling bee team: Stormy Janes, Bill Stutz, Gloria Lakritz and Diane Goskmoney for educational scholarships to be gifted to local students. This year we were pleased our team made it to the final round, competing against thirty teams consisting of West Pasco County’s finest business owners and dignitaries. This year’s spelling bee raised over $13,481 in scholarship funds to help further the educations of local students. Our 2009 team members were Gloria 
ENG girls with Mark Royals, former Tampa Bay Bucs kickerLakritz, Stormy Janes, Diane Gosk and Bill Stutz.