FCW Benefits grow to two nights

Bluffton, IN – Forgotten Children Worldwide (FCW), 650 N Main St., has outgrown its space for its annual Dinner and Benefit Auction; consequently, it is expanding the event with two nights of activities to accommodate more people.

 

The traditional Dinner and Silent and LIVE Benefit Auction will remain on Monday, February 11, at the Wells County 4-H Building, 1240 S 4-H Road.  Additionally, FCW has a new Concert Night with a Dessert and Coffee Bar and Silent Auction on Sunday, February 10, also at the Wells County 4-H Building.

 

“Last year, we sold out of the 450 tickets and had a waiting list,” said Matt Hartsell, founder and executive director.  “We made changes to accommodate the increasing number of people wishing to partner with our ministry to orphans and vulnerable children, and to help prevent human trafficking.”

On Sunday doors will open and the Silent Auction will start at 6:30 p.m. for the Concert Night, which will begin at 7 p.m.  The evening will feature Regeneration, a worship band from Fort Wayne, and will be emceed by ShelbyLynn from STAR 88.3.  Desserts and gourmet coffees will be served. 

Robert Rogers, a man who lost his wife and four children in an accident in 2003, will share briefly at the Annual Dinner and Benefit on Monday night his inspirational story and love for orphans.  Doors will open and the Silent Auction will start at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, and the dinner will be served at 6:25 p.m.

 

Because FCW is primarily run by volunteers, FCW recently brought in Emily Meyers, of Monroe and a Huntington University student, as an intern to assist with the promotion and marketing of these events.  “We are excited to have Emily with us, as she is knowledgeable and excited about our mission,” said Natalie Millard, administrative manager for FCW.

 

Funds raised during the evening and $25 per month child sponsorships will help provide orphan children with an education, critical food, medical care and spiritual instruction.

 

“One hundred percent of every dollar given to sponsor a child through FCW goes directly to assisting orphans and vulnerable children globally,” explained Matt Hartsell, FCW founder and executive director.  “Gifts to our Forgotten Fund pave the way for new projects, self-sustainability projects, and our minimal administrative costs.”

 

Tickets for the Concert Night are $10 per person, or $70 for a table of eight if purchased before February 3.  Tickets for the Benefit Dinner are $20 per person or $140 for a table of eight if purchased before February 3.

 

For more information or to register online click here or call 260.353.1580 locally or 888.353.1580.