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Dorothea and Brian proudly serve on the Board of Directors of the Victor Zando Foundation (VZF), a local, grass-roots charity established in memory of Dorothea’s brother, Victor, who passed away suddenly in 2002, leaving behind his wife, Laura, and 15-month-old daughter, Victoria.

From its beginning, the VZF has carried forward Victor’s spirit of generosity with a two-fold mission: providing tuition assistance to students in Catholic middle and high schools, and supporting impactful community service projects. Over the years, these efforts have touched countless lives. At Christmas, the VZF adopts families in need, ensuring their holidays are brighter. The VZF also delivers 250 gift bags to participants at LunchBreak in Red Bank. And to help safeguard public spaces, the Foundation has donated life-saving AED defibrillators—two in Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank and one on the Asbury Park Boardwalk.

This year, the VZF once again hosted its annual fundraiser at Monmouth Park Racetrack. Nearly 200 supporters turned out for the day—even “biblical-type” rains couldn’t dampen the spirit of community and fun! The energy, laughter, and generosity in the air were a true reflection of Victor’s legacy and the ongoing mission of the Foundation.

Dorothea and Brian attended Sleighbells in the Summer charity event hosted by FCS of Monmouth County. The Victor Zando Foundation --which both Dorothea and Brian serve on the board--was established in 2003 in memory of Dorothea's late brother. Every year the Victor Zando Foundation adopts families who utilize FCS at Christmas time.

Dorothea contributed to the Two River Times to speak about budgeting, Christmas shopping, how to save and set goals.

On October 29, 2024, Brian and Dorothea represented the Victor Zando Foundation at the Monmouth Ocean Development Councils' Non Profit event at Adventure Crossing.

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Community Projects:

The VZF has two Christmas projects each year:

1. Adopt a Family Program 2. The Little Red Bag Project

This Christmas the VZF again adopted 4 families providing them with a "soup-to-nuts" experience. This includes gifts for the children, warm coats, hats, gloves, new clothes, and PJs --as well as Shop Rite gift cards for their holiday dinners.

For the 13th year in a row, the VZF has provided gifts for those in need in Red Bank. Working in conjunction with LunchBreak of Red Bank, the VZF will provide 250 "Little Red Bags" with warm socks, hats, gloves, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and some Christmas Candy! For some, it may be the only presents they receive.

At Zando Financial, we are very proud of our foundation and the good work that it has done over the years!

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May 18, 2022 - "The Customer Experience" at 3 Chicks that Click, Middletown, NJ

Another great event at 3 Chicks that Click! Alyse Leibowitz, owner of photography studio 3 Chicks that Click, always has an energetic crowd and interesting speakers at her studio events. These events combine education, networking, and a charitable component—doesn’t get much better than that!

Danielle Wooley’s presentation was excellent and a great reminder of ways we can always be improving our businesses and the client experience.

The Victor Zando Foundation was the charity chosen for last night’s event and are very thankful for the generosity of Alyse and all who attended. Thank you for the donation!!

Monmouth Ocean Development Council's Live with Heart Event

On February 23, 2022, Dorothea and Brian attended the MODC's Live with Heart event at 26 West on the Navesink in Red Bank.

The purpose of the event was to bring heart health awareness to the forefront, while networking in a beautiful setting over looking the river. There was also an important charitble component as money was raised to donate an AED defribulator to Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank, NJ.

Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon

On Thursday, December 2, 2021, Zando Financial was proud to be a sponsor at the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon.

Dorothea presented to the room full of businesswomen (and a few men!) with tips for year-end planning and shared three actions to tackle in January to ensure a financially successful 2022.