Helping the Homeless
December 28, 2006 - Rancho Santa Fe Review

Casa Blanca Salon and Spa in Rancho Santa Fe provided the location for a hot chocolate stand and gingerbread-man cookie fundraising event Dec. 9 to benefit homeless individuals. Kendra Checketts, 7, was inspired by the "Pay it Forward" Challenge by Oprah Winfrey, who is encouraging Americans to spread kindness to strangers and people in need. Proceeds from the Dec. 9 event were used to purchase new sleeping bags for homeless individuals on Skid Row in Los Angeles and for the San Diego Rescue Mission. Kedra's parents, who are the owners of Casa Blanca Salon and Spa, also donated personal hygiene products from their salon to the San Diego Rescue Mission.