Attend an event …
… on Sept. 29 at the Galleria Mall. “The Benefit of Giving” will feature dinner, dancing and keynote speaker Mike Huckabee. Tickets are $150 each, and 91 percent of proceeds benefit the Good Days Chronic Disease Fund. The organization supports chronically ill patients struggling to pay increasing medical bills. The event begins at 6:15 p.m. Call 972.608.7176 to reserve a seat. To donate online, visit gooddaysfromcdf.org.
Go shopping …
… at the Family Place Resale Shop at Marsh and Forest. You’ll save up to 80 percent on clothing, accessories, collectibles and furniture while helping fund Family Place programs. The organization provides assistance to domestic violence victims, helping them relocate and start a new life. And when you come to shop, donate some items from your own closet. The shop’s greatest need is beds in a bag. To learn more, visit familyplace.org.
Know of ways that neighbors can spend time, attend an event, or purchase or donate something to benefit a neighborhood nonprofit? Email your suggestion to launch@advocatemag.com.
