By Town of Blackfalds

Blackfalds fall fundraiser offers chance to help kids in need this winter

Sep 19, 2018 | 9:34 AM

BLACKFALDS- The continued growth of the Town of Blackfalds means an increase in those in need.

With the recent early first blast of winter, After the Grind is encouraging residents to help kids stay warm this winter and enjoy a great night out in the community by buying your tickets for the Community Warmth Fall Fundraiser.

“We are extremely proud to be a part of this great local community program. The support we see through this event that directly helps kids in need is inspiring. We couldn’t think of better way to support our community,” says Chris Keim, owner of After the Grind.

The fundraiser is an initiative with After the Grind in conjunction with Blackfalds FCSS and helps to ensure kids in the community have the clothes they need to stay warm through the winter.

Many families continue to deal with sharp rising living expenses, unemployment, single parent challenges and other factors that make it difficult to find the means to purchase the clothing needed to stay warm.

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This year’s goal is to be able to outfit over 160 children in need this winter.

For your $30 ticket, you will pay for one child to receive a new winter jacket and in return you get, a great meal, hear some live music by Don Swift, taste some craft beer from Siding 14 Brewery and have some fun bidding on a live dessert auction.

All proceeds go towards the Blackfalds FCSS Winter Wear Program that provides winter coats, snow pants and winter boots to children in need.

Date: Thursday September 27

Tickets: $30.00/person

Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Community Centre | 4810 Womacks Rd

For more information and to get tickets contact After the Grind at 403.885.2560 or Blackfalds FCSS  at fcss@blackfalds.com 

Help kids stay warm this winter!