A community fundraiser, sponsored by Faith Christian Fellowship of Hart, to “elevate” the fund balances of Elevate Oceana! programs will be Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oceana County Fairgrounds Commercial Building.
Elevate Oceana!, located in downtown Hart, offers two homes of refuge, rehabilitation, restoration and reintegration, providing a stable, structured, faith-based, sober-living environment to give participants their best chance at overcoming their addictions and becoming healthy members of society.
The event will have an array of craft, baked and silent auction items available, as well as hourly door prize drawings. “We had our first fundraiser last year and raised $1,500 for Elevate. Now that we know we can do it, we are making it bigger and better. Whether they (Elevate) wish to use it toward finishing the State Street House or for programming, they will get the proceeds,” said organizer Rose Purdy. “This year, we’ve added a prayer tent and will be doing face painting as well.”
Some of the silent auction items include three separate antique pieces of furniture that have been upcycled into separate beverage bars for coffee, tea and cocoa; a limited edition watercolor print by Michael Nabicht; oil paintings by various artists; handmade blankets; jewelry; and spa baskets that will include natural products made by individuals rescued from human trafficking. In addition, the community is invited to donate coats, clothing and household items for a church “community closet” project.
Anyone wishing to donate baked goods, silent auction or community closet items is asked to contact Purdy at 231-721-5947.
