Sponsors

Please help us to thank the sponsors who are generously supporting the 2010 Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger. Their support, coupled with the efforts of our engaged participants and volunteers, make this wonderful community event possible.

Our goal is to create partnerships with corporations to maximize their sponsor value and to provide programs and services to the poor and homeless. If you are interested in more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tracy Monson at 202.797.8806 ext. 1011 or trotforhunger@some.org.

Platinum

DC 50 is Washington DC's Home of the CW and the Washington Nationals. A wonderful long-time supporter of SOME's services for the homeless and poor, DC 50 rejoins SOME this year as the Media Sponsor of the Trot for Hunger.

For over a decade, Strategic Marketing Innovations (SMI) has been the premier choice in Washington for companies, universities, nonprofits and public entities seeking to secure federal funding and public policy for technology development. SMI is joining SOME for a third year as a Platinum Sponsor of the Trot for Hunger.

Transportation

First Priority Trailways, a locally-based transportation company, operates a fleet of uniquely customized coaches and will provide the Trot for Hunger shuttle service between Metro Center and West Potomac Park. In addition to event transportation, First Priority provides a full range of services that include corporate and airport transfers, shopping excursions and sightseeing tours.

Gold

Harry's Tap Room uses fresh organic and naturally-raised ingredients, drawing seasonally from local farms, and prepares each item simply and flavorfully. Combining compelling design, reasonable prices, and best-in-class ingredients, Harry's Tap Room also features American wines from independent, quality-minded producers. Joining SOME as a first-time Trot for Hunger sponsor, Harry's Tap Room has contributed gift certificates that will be awarded to individuals who reach target fundraising goals.

Silver

Since its inception in 1984, Bookkeeping Express has helped thousands of small businesses throughout the United States and focuses on in-house financial reporting along with providing sound business strategy that helps drive annual revenues and profitability. Bookkeeping Express is sponsoring the Trot for Hunger for a second consecutive year.

Caffes-Steele Incorporated has been in business since 1982 and is headquartered in Beltsville, MD. Caffes-Steele is a leading supplier and installer of windows; glass, terrace and steel doors; siding, shutters fascia and downspouts; and provides interior demolition and other services. Caffes-Steele provides its services at SOME's properties and joins SOME as a first-time sponsor of the Trot for Hunger.

City Sports offers the latest in athletic performance apparel, shoes, and accessories. This year, City Sports is providing $25 City Sports gift certificates to the top finishers in each age group. City Sports has local locations in Chinatown, Farragut North and Bethesda.

Fitzgerald Auto Malls has been serving Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and the District for more than 40 years. Offering more than 20 brands at nine locations, Fitzgerald Auto Malls has received the National Capital Business Ethics Award in recognition of its business practices and has developed innovative recycling and energy-saving programs. Fitzgerald Auto Malls is a long-time supporter of SOME and the Trot for Hunger.

Giant Food LLC opened its first store in Washington, DC in 1936 and today serves the Baltimore/Washington area and Delaware. In 2008, Giant Food partnered with SOME and KaBOOM! to build a new playground at Zagami House. Committed to hunger relief in our community, Giant Food is joining SOME for a third year as a sponsor of the Trot for Hunger.

Shoppers Food & Pharmacy is a full service supermarket that serves the Washington, DC, Baltimore and Northern virginia markets. Shoppers offers a "priced-right" natural and organic selection, fresh catch seafood and Dietz & Watson premium delis, and is joining SOME for a second year as a Trot for Hunger sponsor.

Uncle Skeeter's Roofs & Gutters is Maryland's premier gutter cleaning company. In addition to gutter cleaning, Uncle Skeeter's services include roofing, soffits, siding, fascia and odd jobs, and the company has been certified as a Certainteed Shingle Master. SOME is pleased to welcome back Uncle Skeeter's, which provides services at SOME properties,for a second year as a Trot for Hunger sponsor.

Washington Commercial Services, Inc. provides commercial laundry equipment to the Greater Metropolitan Area. The washing machines and dryers at SOME's affordable housing programs for families and single adults are supplied by Washington Commercial Services, which joins SOME as a first-time Trot for Hunger sponsor.

Bronze

California Tortilla makes all of their foods fresh daily, using spices to give their meals their unique flavor. Using only lean meat and grilled chicken breasts, California Tortilla also offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Earlier this year, California Tortilla donated a large quantity of rice to SOME as part of its participation in the Shorty Awards campaign.

Centric Business Systems is an award-winning technology leader serving the Baltimore-Washington region. Centric offers technology products ranging from digital copiers to network printers to multifunctional devices. Centric supplies SOME's programs with office machines and joins the organization for a third year as a sponsor of the Trot for Hunger.

DrinkMore Water provides and delivers water in a variety of sizes - from 12 oz bottles to 5 gallon jugs. Their products also include single-cup coffee brewers, Green Mountain Coffee, True Lemon and more. DrinkMore has generously provided water for Trot participants since the race's inception.

Hunt & Walsh, Inc. provides painting and paper hanging services in the Greater Metropolitan Area. The company recently repainted the interior of the building thahouses SOME's Medical and Dental Clinics, and joins SOME as a first-time sponsor of the Trot for Hunger.

Trible's, Inc. offers quality replacement parts for appliances at 15 area locations. Founded in 1936, Tribles is still growing today. SOME is pleased to welcome Trible's Inc. back for a second year as a Bronze sponsor.

In-kind

Chipotle is a new kind of restaurant that prepares gourmet burritos and tacos and barbacoa at reasonable prices. Chipotle gift certificates for a free burrito, bowl salad or tacos will be awarded as event prizes.

Giant Food LLC opened its first store in Washington, DC in 1936 and today serves the Baltimore/Washington area and Delaware. In 2008, Giant Food partnered with SOME and KaBOOM! to build a new playground at Zagami House. Committed to hunger relief in our community, Giant Food is joining SOME for a third year as a sponsor of the Trot for Hunger.