METHODISM’S BREADBASKET HOSTS OCTOBER 24 CHARITY CONCERT and SILENT AUCTION Methodism’s Breadbasket (MBB) will host “A Night at the Arboretum” benefit concert and silent auction Friday, October 24, 2014, at the Dallas Arboretum. This annual fundraiser, which begins at 7:00 p.m., features musical artists Alfrelynn Roberts & Friends, and Charles Winslow, Jr. and The Dallas Jazz Quartet. Complimentary hors d’oeuvre and beverages, free parking, and chances to win great door prizes are included with this event. Early-bird tickets are $45 per person or $80 per pair, and may be purchased through Eventbrite (search “Methodism”; no added fees) or by calling MBB at 214.324.3440. “This event provides a major portion of our annual funding,” says Ivan Tatum, chair of MBB’s board of directors. “It’s especially important this year; our goal is to raise $25,000 so that we can increase our service capacity next year.” MBB recently moved to Owenwood United Methodist Church, which has a commercial kitchen, and intends to launch a summer feeding program in 2015. “Our secondary goal is to modify our services to a more holistic, case-management style that allows us to assess clients’ needs and then refer them to programs such as vocational training, reading literacy, health care, and other resources. We are convicted that our mission should be not only to offer short-term sustenance but also to help our clients increase their self-sufficiency and ability to earn a living wage, and to walk with them along the way,” Mr. Tatum explained. Founded in 1970, MBB, a 501©(3) nonprofit organization, North Texas Food Bank partner agency, and mission of the North Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church (NTCUMC), is a key source of charitable food distribution for residents in ZIP codes 75210, 75215, 75217, 75218, 75223, 75227, and 75228. In December 2013, the NTCUMC launched The ZIP Code Project, “an ambitious plan to eliminate poverty by 2025” in several North Texas communities that suffer from a disproportionate lack of fresh foods and produce. 75215 is one of the areas Corporate participation in this event is welcomed. To make a tax-deductible sponsorship contribution, donate an auction item, or place an ad in the event program booklet, please contact Chiyoko Douglas at cj.douglas@live or 214.293.8735. The Dallas Arboretum is located at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas 75218. For more information about Methodism’s Breadbasket, please visit methodismbreadbasket.org or call 214.324.3440. • Facebook page: https://facebook/events/509494202487636/ • Methodism’s Breadbasket: methodismbreadbasket.org/ • North Texas Food Bank: ntfb.org/ • North Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church: ntcumc.org/ https://eventbrite/e/methodisms-breadbasket-presents-a-night-at-the-arboretum-benefit-concert-tickets-13007193867?discount=MBB-arboretum2014
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 07:20:39 +0000