Our organization throughout the years has been recognized for its contributions, both in time and money to community service organizations.  Below are some highlights from 2005:

Hinrichs Flanagan Financial started 2005 by sponsoring Disability Awareness Night, a baseball event with the Charlotte Knights against the Norfolk Tides (minor league baseball), in conjunction with Exceptional Parent Magazine.  The event was held for the benefit of the disabled in our community, their families, and support organizations. We had representation from such groups as Easter Seals, Grin Kids, Disabled Boy and Girl Scouts of America, Special Olympics, ARC, Learning Disability Association, UMAR (housing for the retarded and disabled), Residential Support Services, Program for Accessible Living, and more such type organizations.

HFF sponsored a Habitat House for the 11th consecutive year.  We were also a Platinum Sponsor of the Habitat Golf Fundraiser where enough money was raised to build two new homes, one in Charlotte and one to be built in El Salvador.

HFF was the Diamond sponsor in October of National Business Women's Week.  This is a week-long recognition of the contributions that women in business make in our economy and in our community. 

Once again, Lee Pesakoff led us in our fundraising efforts for the Spokes Group in conjunction with the Salvation Army.  The purpose of our fundraising was to purchase bikes for needy children.  This year we set a record, raising $14,840 for the purchase of 212 bicycles for needy children. Lee also led our effort in the fundraising for the Arts and Sciences Council to promote cultural and educational programs in Charlotte.

Hinrichs Flanagan Financial in Charlotte is encouraging local high school students to apply for a $5,000 national scholarship as part of a three-year, $525,000 national scholarship program to be administered on behalf of the MassMutual Foundation by the USTA Tennis & Education Foundation.

We were also involved in the annual United Way Fundraiser andin a special fundraising effort for the Katrina Victims through the American Red Cross.