FUND THE NEED

Galen Burghardt, chair of the Seraj Board's Development Committee, ended the evening with a Live Auction. The idea is simple. Seraj is at a point where we see a whole array of exciting possibilities for effective and vital programs. We see the NEED. Can we step up and FUND these opportunities?
Attendees where given the opportunity to Fund a variety of programs:
- Palestinian Storytelling Center (still in design).
- Cotton Fite Memorial Fund, which will support the Center.
- BJ Wagner Fellows Program, which provides scholarships for our college age volunteers.
- Library books, for our 2 new libraries and as replacements for established libraries.
- And, the authentic Palestinian Dinner for a Chicago gathering.
Finally, Galen challenged all in attendance to consider a monthly donation to Seraj. Our website makes it easy. Just designate the amount and your credit card will be charged each month. And budgeting and planning will be enhanced for Seraj. Make a monthly/or quarterly commitment here.
More photos from the evening.
(By Amelia Miller, Board member, & Talia Cassel, Seraj Volunteer) |