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ness with a solid reputation—just like Mercedes-Benz,” added Berryhill.

Vanessa Brice, Jonathan Gilbert,Toni Gilbert, Ronald Gilbert from Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter

“We look to serve our clients with integrity, vision, commitment and reputation and we believe Heart to Heart: Community Care Homes shares this vision with us. Like making a worthwhile business decision, I apply these same standards to the other nonprofits we are aligned with, so I am pleased and excited to have added Heart to Heart to the list of our other fine charity partners.” Berryhill also cites Heart to Heart’s board of directors for its visionary leadership, which has defined the organization as a business with best practices; stewardship of donor money; personal values; and measurable outcomes for the women and children they serve. By pro-

has set its own standards and expecta-

well known for his big heart-- caring for

viding housing, job training and educa-

tions for serving homeless in our com-

those in need, especially helping to make

tion the families move from poverty into

munity. A standard that has won them

a difference in the lives of children.

self-sufficiency and independence.

national recognition and an award for

As a past board member of the Chil-

“This standard of excellence is just

the use of HUD funding for housing in

dren’s Home Society, he volunteered for

like building a Mercedes-Benz,” Berryhill

Central Florida.”

nine years contributing his time and

says. “High standards are not just wished

Berryhill’s decisions on sponsorship

talents to donate to the organization

for—they’re expected.” This is true for

are not acted upon only from his busi-

through The Mercedes-Benz Charity

the Heart to Heart organization, which

ness sense. He is personally modest

Car Raffles-the first car dealership in

about his accomplishments but he is

the area to offer this activity as a viable fundraiser. His personal acts of generosity toward giving back to the community date back to a time before he became a successful professional. First he served in the military. Later he helped house young people in need. Now, as GM of the Maitland MercedesBenz Dealership, he has supported numerous nonprofits, leaving a legacy of good through the events he has hosted over the past twenty-five years. To learn more about the Heart to Heart: Community Care Homes, Inc. and The Mercedes-Benz CLA Class Charity Car Raffle or the Roaring 1920’s Bash and

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