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Where do you feel safe? The most secure? Have you ever had to worry about whether you’d go to bed with your stomach growling of hunger? Or whether you’d even have a bed to sleep in at all? Every year, approximately 1,200 families and 3,000 children experience homelessness in Columbus.
Even one is too many.
Every child and their family deserves stability, food on the table and a roof over their heads. Homeless Families Foundation is an organization that educates and supports kids while empowering their families to provide a self-sufficient and stable home. They continually work with families who are living in poverty or are in crisis and serve nearly 300 families and 800 children annually.
As a mama myself, I know that there is a huge need for what HFF does for our community. I’m so excited tell you about an event called Hope Takes Flight coming up later this month, which is HFF’s annual fundraiser. During the event, you’ll be treated to an evening of music, dancing, gourmet food by Cameron Mitchell, craft beer (unless you’re preggo like me, of course!), and a silent auction. This year’s event is themed “2019 Suitcase Party”, which will have someone walking away (flying away, actually) with a dream weekend trip for two to Nashville via a private NetJets jet!
(Photo from a HFF education day at NetJets)
Funds raised from the Hope Takes Flight event goes to support the programs provided by The Homeless Families Foundation. These programs serve homeless and at risk children and their families throughout Columbus and include things like educational services, housing assistance, meals during after school and summer programs, and other supportive services.
Jamie and I plan to be there, both to enjoy a kid-free night out and also to help support a great cause. We’d love to have you join us! You can read more about the event here, but I’ve also included some information below:
Event details
When: Friday, September 27, 2019 from 6:30-11 p.m.
Where: Signature Flight Support, 4130 E. 5th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43219
What to wear: Cocktail attire
Parking: There will be complimentary valet provided at Signature Flight Support
About the event: Presented by Nationwide Insurance and hosted by Signature Flight Support, this one-of-a-kind suitcase party will be a luxurious evening full of great music from The Conspiracy Band, gourmet food by Cameron Mitchell, craft beer, a 5-star silent auction, and a raffle drawing (followed by a live auction for another chance to win) for a weekend trip for two to Nashville courtesy of NetJets. The silent auction opens at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 and closes at 10:15 p.m. that Friday night. All auction items can be found here and you can bid anytime from anywhere, even if you’re not attending the event.
Tickets can be purchased here. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased prior to or during the event, but you MUST be present to win AND come with your bag packed and ready to go since the winner will leave right away that evening. Tickets are also available to purchase at the door, but include a price increase, so I recommend buying ahead of time.
Are you planning to attend? Let me know if you are – I’d love to meet up with you to say hi!
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