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Soda Shops & Car Hops At your service benefit

Gala/Party for PayItForward Inc.
Sep 16, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Deadline: September 2, 2023

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $30,000
Expected Attendance 800
Reach 10,000
Ticket Price $40
Metro Area Rochester, MN
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category P - Human Services
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses A-Thon Incentive/Prize Gift Bag Live Auction Online Auction Raffle/Sweepstakes Silent Auction Supply Drive Volunteer Appreciation
How Donors Promoted Event Signage Event Program Event Announcement Website Facebook Instagram
Attendee Ages 18-24 Years 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages 5-11 Years 18+ Years
Special Populations Adults-Only Event (21+ Up) Active People Health Conscious
Description

When our home burned to the ground I learned about human kindness - and was ultimately led by God to help people in our community who struggle. I began the organization "Pay It Forward" and never imagined that being of service to others could be so rewarding. Giving back to those in need is guided by a strong, deep Christian faith and enables all of us to "Pay It Forward" for our neighbors who need help.

As a small business owner in our community, I have witnessed what the grace and commitment to God can achieve, and have always followed his guidance.

For the last 12 years it has been an honor to have been able to aid our wonderful community in countless ways including but not limited to helping people during localized disasters, people who have found themselves homeless, people who are suffering from mental, physical and financial issues, helping people secure needed health care and equipment, helping people remain safe in their homes, providing support and locating housing for victims who are fleeing toxic relationships, who have lost a family member, who are faced with medical bills they can't pay, and who are in the throes of an addiction and want to break those bonds. We even support the fight of human trafficking, help the battle of Alzheimers (honoring our precious parents Bonnie Grundmeier & Larry Grundmeier), Cancer battles & heart diseases.

When someone in need reaches out to Pay It Forward the efforts to try and help them begins. We utilize local businesses asking for donations of money, goods and services. We ask for volunteers who put in many hours of hard work. We hold sales and auctions of donated goods and services from individuals and businesses. We even have fund raising challenges for who can eat the hottest chili pepper! Every penny of funding we receive is used for specific individual needs. Not one cent is used for general operations, overhead, salaries or expenses.

Pay It Forward treasures and wants to maintain a strong, vital community based on the family values that our country has blessed us with.

And with your financial support I know we can build a better community together. God knows what's in our hearts & I believe He will continue to help us find ways to work in our community.

Thank you very much for considering a donation to Pay It Forward LLC a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization. And God bless you and the work you are doing.

Organizer
Austin Holiday Inn
1701 4th St NW
Austin, MN 55912