FUNDRAISER DINNER AT EDMONDS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
Attendees help themselves to a delicious dinner |
Advocates for Women (A4W) is an energetic group of women at Edmonds UU Church that four times a year hosts dinners to raise money for organizations that help women. Mujeres' relationship with this congregation goes back 8 years, and every year we receive one month of their designated offertory. Five church members have accompanied me to Chiapas (Pat Garrity, our first supporter at the church, as well as Donna Leavitt, Linda Crossland, Mary Ann Kirkpatrick and Fred Tuttle.)
So in January when I heard that Mujeres had also been chosen for one of the quarterly dinners, I was delighted. I went to Edmonds to meet with the A4W group, and found an enthusiastic, dynamic group who want to make a difference in the lives of women. The event was also recognizing International Women's Day. On March 16, my husband and I drove to Edmonds and found the group in full swing preparing for that night's dinner and program. Many women had cooked dishes with a Mexican flair, such as chile relleno casserole and salad with chipotle dressing. The food was delicious and plentiful. The tables had pretty tablecloths and vases with fresh flowers. About 60 people were in attendance.
Before dinner, I gave a program about Mujeres and showed slides of our accomplishments in 2013 and our video. We also brought some items to use in a silent auction. Baskets with envelopes were on the tables.
A donation was requested and people took out their checkbooks and pens. Several days later we learned that $2750 had been raised for our programs and projects.
We were amazed at the continuing generosity of the Edmonds UU members. This is an incredible amount to raise at a dinner and it will have significant impact. Thank you to all who participated in hosting the dinner; thank you to all who attended; and thank you to all who donated. We are so grateful. My husband and I enjoyed the evening, the food, and the good company. And Mujeres is so appreciative to have been the focus of A4W for that evening.
A happy clean-up crew |
Judith
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Last week went to a fundraising event at venue New York. It was so good to be there and enjoy the event. Creative craft and painting were arranged to sell. I too purchased an elegant painting. It was an amazing event and I had a good time there.
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