MARION, Ill. (Heartland News) - Community members are invited to enjoy a meal and support a local nonprofit at Bridle the Gap’s annual fundraiser.
The event will take place on Saturday, June 27, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Whiteash Baptist Church in Marion, Illinois.
It will feature a pasta dinner, silent auction and opportunities to learn more about the organization’s work in southern Illinois.
Organizers recommend a minimum donation of $20 for adults and $15 for children. Takeout meals will also be available for those unable to stay for the event.
In addition to dinner, attendees can bid on a variety of silent auction items, including vacation packages to Hawaii, Puerto Morelos, Mexico, and Tulum, Mexico.
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Funds raised during the event will help support Bridle the Gap’s programs and sponsorship opportunities for individuals throughout the region.
According to the organization, Bridle the Gap’s mission is to foster healing connections between people and animals through horseback riding lessons, adaptive riding programs and equine-assisted learning experiences.
The nonprofit serves children, families and individuals across southern Illinois, with a special focus on foster youth, adopted children, people living with disabilities and families facing financial hardship.
Through scholarships, sponsorships and community support, the organization works to make equine experiences accessible to those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate.
Bridle the Gap says its vision is to create a community where every child and individual, regardless of background or circumstance, can experience healing, confidence, connection and hope through the power of horses and animal-assisted programs.
More details on the event can be found here.
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