Who We Are :

.Together we can a make a BIGGER difference :-)

I am a recently retired  school administrator & teacher, prior USAF & Eagle Scout in Central California,  and Andrea - a Market Leader for Travis Federal Credit Union. A few years ago I started part time BBQ catering and donating BBQ pig dinners for auction to Make A Wish. That activity has lead me to this. We make cool branded goods to sell to you in limited quantities and try to DO GOOD with the funds to charitably benefit youth and veteran organizations. The shipping department is me and my wife Andrea who is an angel for putting up with all my nonsense. This is our lil way of trying to make a difference in the lives of others and to build community. 

On April 6, 2016 we were recognized as an official 501c3 organization (EIN- 47-1084811).  The reality is, we were following the Newmans Own model all along if yer familiar with them.  I have many friends who help behind the scenes that we have labeled Team Hate. I couldn't do this without any of them. 

To date we have donated over $2,500,000 (2.5 million) to charities from this venue and associated auctions . 

We have a very active forum via   Facebook 

GET TO KNOW US VIA OUR YOU-TUBE CHANNEL (CLICK HERE)

Recognized by the following community partners:

• • Make A Wish Merced Super Star(s) Donor  2014-2024 Top Community  Sponsor 10th! Year

  • Ronald McDonald House Room Sponsor 2016-2024

  • Merced County Food-Bank Senior Brown Bag Community Sponsor November 2024

  • Merced County Office of Ed Foundation Award of Merit 2024

  • Merced County Food-Bank Senior Brown Bag Community Sponsor November 2023

  • United Way - Merceds Amazing Race Community Sponsor Oct 2023

  • Ronald McDonald House Clays for Kids & Room Sponsor April 2023

  • Make A Wish Fresno : "Host" Sponsor Feb 2023

  • Merced County Sherriff's Office Operation Santa /Xmas in July 2017-2022

  • MCOE:  Camp Green Meadows Rob & Andrea Baptie Nature Center Bldg Dedication May 2022

  • Ronald McDonald House Clays for Kids Sponsor May 2022

  • Merced Make A Wish Super Star Sponsor April 2022

  • Fresno Make A Wish Gala of Wishes Sponsor Spring 2022

  • Merced Food Bank Senior Brown Bag Presenting Sponsor  Nov 2021 

  • Ronald McDonald House: Presenting Sponsor  May 2021 Clays For Kids 

  • Ronald McDonald House: Presenting Sponsor -TV Telethon 2021 & Room Sponsor

  • Merced Citizen Watch April  2021 Interview

  • Make A Wish Valley Ambassador 2020/2021

  • Connected Women of Influence Catalyst for Change Award Nominee 2020 

  • Merced Chamber of Commerce:  Man of the Year 2019

  • Merced County Board:  Rob & Andrea Volunteers of the Year 2019

  • California  Senate & State Assembly: District 2 Volunteers of the Year 2019, M.O.Y. 2019

  • United States Congress: District 2 Volunteers of the Year 2019, M.O.Y. 2019

  • Ronald McDonald House "Heart of the House" award winner 2019 

  • Merced Citizen Watch Focus- Feb 2019 : Interview

  • MCFB Grateful Hearts  "Community Leadership" award winner 2019

  • Merced Boys and Girls Club  "Peaceful Warrior Award" 2019

  • Merced Pillar of Community (POC) Hope for Youth "Hope Leadership Award" 2019

  • Atwater PD & Cal Fire Kops for Kids  2015-2018

  • Partners with : S.W.A.G. Merced United Way, First 5, Merced CASA, CHP-Merced 

Spring 2019

Fall 2018

Fall 2018

Dec 17 Sponsor @ End

Spr 2016