Raising Hope 2009 posted 3/2/09
Adrian College Social Work Club hosts fundraiser for Hope Center

ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College Social Work Club will be hosting a program called “The Many Roles of Social Work in Practice: A Panel Presentation by Social Work Professionals” on Tuesday, Mar. 24 from 6:30 P.M. to 8 P.M. in Knight Auditorium. In conjunction to this free event, the club will also be raffling off baskets with all proceeds going to the Hope Center located in Adrian.

Ticket sales for the raffle baskets begin Monday, Mar. 9, 2009. The cost of tickets is one ticket for $1; six tickets for $5; and 15 tickets for $10. Students, faculty and staff can purchase their raffle tickets in Ritchie Dining Hall and Caine on March 10, 12, 16, 18, and 20 and on March 14 in the mall from 1-3 P.M. Tickets can also be purchased from any Social Work Club member.

There are currently over $1,000 in raffle prizes from Adrian businesses, including: Shell, Amedai, Taco Bell, Sounds of Light, AutoZone, West End Car Wash, Hoagie Man, Sunnyside, in addition to many others. Adrian College has also donated gift certificates to Jazzman's, 110 Madison Ave, and the Arrington Bookstore.

Tickets for the raffle baskets will be drawn at the event on March 24. There are approximately five to 10 baskets, each having a different theme. Examples include an Adrian College basket, “A Day at the Spa” basket, “A Night on the Town” basket etc. Due to the many donations the club has received, once a winner has been drawn for each raffle basket, the remainder of tickets will be combined for a chance at the remaining prizes.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Courtney Burrow at cburrow@adrian.edu.