DuPagePads Announces Ultimate Dining Experience to Benefit Homeless
Tickets Now on Sale for the 9th Annual DuPagePads Taste of Hope Fundraiser
For Immediate Release
January 22, 2015
Contact:
Carol Simler
President & CEO
630.682.3846 Ext.2310
csimler@dupagepads.org
Janelle Barcelona
Vice President, Development
630.682.3846, ext.2220
jbarcelona@dupagepads.org
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Wheaton, IL (January 17, 2015): Tickets are now available for the 9th Annual DuPagePads Taste of Hope that will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 5:30pm – 9:00pm at Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn, IL.
Guests of the Taste of Hope will once again have the luxury of dining from more than 25 restaurants in one evening. Leading area restaurants will serve their signature dishes along with wine pairings and an open bar. Music, auctions and a unique raffle will round out this evening of delicious dining. This year’s event will also feature Mobile Bidding for added convenience.
Sponsors for the night’s festivities include: Continental Motors of Naperville, Aon, Coldwell Banker, First Trust, Power Equipment Direct, Inc., Villa Park Office Equipment, Wente Vineyards, West Suburban Bank, Bill Hamik, Ray & Mary Schulte, Starbucks, Wheaton Bank and Trust- A Wintrust Community Bank and Valenti Builders. Additional sponsorship, advertising and auction item donation opportunities for local businesses and restaurants are still available. For more information, contact Kariann Lazansky at 630.682.3846 x2290 or by email at KLazansky@dupagepads.org.
Tickets for this year’s event are $85 per person (purchased on or before 2/20) or $95 per person (purchased after 2/20). Make sure to purchase your tickets early as last year’s event SOLD OUT weeks in advance! Tickets may be purchased online at dupagepads.org/events. Funds raised will support DuPagePads’ programs that provide housing and support services, including employment to assist individuals and families who are homeless in DuPage County. Please join DuPagePads on March 5th and be part of the solution to end homelessness!
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DuPagePads, founded in 1985, is the largest provider of services to those who are homeless in DuPage County. Providing the county’s largest Interim (Overnight) Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing Programs, DuPagePads’ solution to ending homelessness is housing, coupled with support services and employment which leads to improved health and economic sustainability. The administration office is located at 601 West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187. Additional information can be obtained by contacting DuPagePads at 630.682.3846 or at www.dupagepads.org.