-GIFTS OF LOVE ATTRACTS 90 ATTENDEES TO SPEAKEASY FUNDRAISING EVENT-
(AVON, CONN) – October 30, 2024 – If Farmington Valley looked like an old Hollywood movie set, it wasn’t a new production, but rather, a “Roaring 20’s” costume ball hosted by Gifts of Love, a non-profit organization that provides food, clothing and housewares to Connecticut individuals and families facing a financial crisis. The “Club 35” fundraising event, which took place on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Farmington Gardens, attracted 90 registrants, and ten sponsors, raising money that directly helps residents in over 40 towns with vital, basic needs.
“With the monies raised from this successful event, combined with the continuous goodwill of Connecticut residents, we know that we’ll help our clients get through the upcoming winter season warm and well-fed,” said Lisa Gray, Executive Director of Gifts of Love. “We look forward to hosting more fun-themed events in the coming months.”
Gray notes that another highly anticipated fundraiser is the non-profit’s spring golf tournament each May with this year’s event netting revenues close to $70,000.
Sponsors included Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming, Carmon Funeral Homes, Liberty Bank, and People’s Bank and attendees enjoyed a roaming magician, tarot card reader, caricaturist, samples from Litchfield Distillery, wine pull and specialty cocktails.
Gifts of Love services more than 40 towns across Connecticut by offering a fully-stocked grocery pantry consisting of non-perishable items, paper goods, personal hygiene items, meats, and fresh produce and dairy products, a housewares and small appliances pantry and a clothing boutique, where clients can come and shop once a month. The organization has locations in Avon and in Hartford to make it easy for those in need to access necessary goods and services. It is also on the front lines of fighting childhood hunger with its Weekend Food Backpack Program, during which it distributes backpacks stuffed with easy-to-prepare meals and drinks to more than 300 students each week who are receiving free or reduced-cost lunches throughout the school year.
Gray notes that Connecticut residents who could not attend the “Roaring 20’s” event can still help the organization on Giving Tuesday and through its end-of-year appeal. To donate, please visit www.giftsoflove.org.
Photo Credit: Gifts of Love