Formal dinner is fundraiser for Center of Hope

Special to The Vindicator

SFlbREACHING OUT: Many of the articles donated for the Hope Gala on Nov. 1 at Mr Anthony’s are being sorted and arranged by Scott Lewis, director of the Big Reach Center of Hope, in preparation the fund-raising auction highlighting the event.

BOARDMAN — The annual Hope Gala on Nov. 1 will be sponsored by the Big Reach Center of Hope at Greenford Christian Church as a benefit for low-income families in the tri-county area.

The formal event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Mr. Anthony’s and will feature a gourmet dinner and live entertainment. There will also be live, silent and Chinese auctions of such items as two round-trip airline tickets, an overnight stay for two at the Spread Eagle Tavern in Hanoverton, four cruises for two and a $1,000 Eastwood Mall shopping spree.

WFMJ TV-21 personalities participating in the event are Mike Case, who will be auctioneer, and Cindy Matthews, the master of ceremonies. Music will be provided by Back Beat.

Chairing the event is Joe Mineo, and Anna Howells is co-chairman.

Providing support are:

• Title sponsors: WFMJ TV-21, Something New Florist of Canfield, CVS Windows and Siding of Salem, Farmers National Bank and DeBartolo Corp.

• Platinum sponsors: The Auto Toy Store of Boardman, Compco Industries, Damascus Hardware Plumbing and Water Conditioning, Eastwood Mall Complex and Pipers Printing Co. of Canfield.

• Gold and Silver sponsors: Atty. Geoffrey and Kim Goll, Heaven on Earth Christian Bookstore of Boardman, Home Savings, Carroll and Abbie Joseph, Karen Sebo and National College, Youngstown Branch.

To attend

Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased at Damascus Hardware, Farmers National Bank branches in Canfield and Salem, Heaven on Earth Bookstore, Something New Florist and the Greenford Cupboard, or by calling the Hope office at (330) 533-3278, Ext. 233.

The Big Reach Center of Hope provides resources and opportunities to help low-income and underserved individuals in the tri-county area. Since its inception in 2004, it has supplied free groceries, household items, clothing and toys to thousands of families.