Wednesday, June 24, 2009

What charity is this for?


Chairs for Charity. Many people have been asking, "What charity is this for?" That is a great question and we'd like to share a little bit about what Tri Kappa is so you can get a better idea of what this whole Chairs for Charity is all about!

Charity
Tri Kappa is a philanthropic organization that exists only within the boundaries of the state of Indiana. Tri Kappa has 146 active chapters and 121 associate chapters with almost 10,000 members.

Each Tri Kappa chapter has special projects in its own community for charity, culture, and education. Local chapters also support statewide projects. The James Whitcomb’s Riley Hospital for Children has received contributions of over $1 million and thousands of Riley dolls since it began in 1922. Tri Kappa also supports the Ronald McDonald House. Donations are made annually to the Mental Health Association in Indiana, the Arc of Indiana, Indiana Special Olympics, and many other charitable causes.

Each year local chapters and state Tri Kappa give over $1.5 million to its endeavors of charity, culture and education. Since 1901, Tri Kappa members have donated untold hours and millions of dollars to projects in the state of Indiana.

Marshall County's Local Community Enrichment
The Culver Tri Kappa chapter is pleased to initiate the Inaugural Chairs for Charity program that includes a month long townwide Chair Parade along with tonight’s Gala Reception and Live Auction.

This Chairs for Charity program provides a cultural benefit to the community by bringing together creativity through local artists and their uniquely crafted chairs. It has been an enlightening activity that many community members, businesses and visitors have enjoyed. This event has been designed to not only encourage cultural awareness but to raise capital for future Tri Kappa initiatives. The donated chairs sold during the auction enable Tri Kappa to provide continued initiatives that promote culture, education and charity for the community.

In addition to Chairs for Charity, there are many other community building programs that Culver Tri Kappa members have developed and carry out from year to year. Notable events include the Tour De Max, the Student Art Show, the Prom Dress Shop, Mom’s Day Out, the Read Program Ice Cream Social, as well as holiday service projects like Christmas basket delivery and caroling to people in our community affiliated with Meals on Wheels and Miller’s Merry Manor.

Culver Tri Kappa’s fund raising efforts such as poinsettia- and Eastertime butter braid sales help provide the financial support that goes directly into the community. Contributing almost $10,000 annually through scholarships, grants and charitable donations, the Culver Tri Kappa chapter has financially supported local individuals, families and organizations including high school- and college students, Culver’s EMS and Fire Department, the Marshall County Hospice, Beaman Home and many other community enriching endeavors.

All proceeds from the upcoming Chairs for Charity auction will help support Tri Kappa’s continued initiatives to promote culture, education and charity.




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