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By attending The Traveling Feast you will be supporting HOPE'S FRONT DOOR'S Financial Literacy Program

HOPE’S FRONT DOOR INVITES YOU TO JOIN US ON A CULINARY EXCURSION AS WE TRAVEL THRU DOWNTOWN WESTMONT. By attending The Traveling Feast you will be supporting HOPE’S FRONT DOOR’S Financial Literacy Program – helping area residents gain financial self-sufficiency through baseline financial literacy including budgeting, savings and credit repair!

Hope’s Front Door often acts as a “first responder” to neighbors who are facing financial and/or medical crises. They play an integral role in ensuring the well-being of individuals, families and the overall communities. When clients walk through the doors, they determine their immediate needs, help them with either food, medical, dental and/or transportation vouchers, plus a clear pathway into the network of social agencies that can assist them with the long-term restructuring of their lives, by helping move them out of living a “crisis to crisis existence”.

They serve the homeless, as well as those seeking assistance in the communities of:

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· Darien

· Downers Grove

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· Lisle

· Westmont

· Willowbrook

· Woodridge

During the last several years, Illinois has experienced a 13% increase in households enrolling in public assistance programs. The largest increases in demand are being seen in DuPage, Kendall, Kane and McHenry counties.

· In DuPage County, 5.7% (52,000 people) live below the poverty line.

Enjoy an evening of Savory Samplings, Raffles & Games on October 5th, 2017, 6:30-9:30pm

Including a Grand Raffle

1st prize $1000 - 2nd prize $500 Costco gift card - 3rd prize 2 Blackhawks tickets w/parking

$45 per person ~ beverages not included

Tickets may be purchased via mail, online at hopesfrontdoor.org

or in person at First Midwest Bank 100 E. Ogden (cash or check only)

Seating is limited so get your tickets now!

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