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'Celebrate' is theme of Together We Cope dinner dance and auction

Annual fundraiser supports food, shelter and emergency funding programs at nonprofit

Together We Cope celebrates its annual dinner dance and auction at 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, at the Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park. Reservations, at $100 per person, can be made at 708-263-0302 ext. 6101 or krogge@togetherwecope.org.

This year’s event celebrates the courage of the agency’s client families, the dedication of TWC’s volunteers, compassion of the staff and generosity of the donors. The dinner dance is Together We Cope’s major fundraiser each year, and supports client programs for food, clothing, shelter and emergency funds. Together We Cope is a nonprofit homeless prevention agency based in Tinley Park and serving residents of 27 south suburban communities.

The evening includes a buffet dinner, open bar and entertainment by Chicago Keys Dueling Pianos. Hundreds of items are featured in a silent auction, while other grand prizes will be offered in a live auction. Raffle prizes include $1,000 cash, a diamond and ruby necklace, and 40-inch HD Smart TV. Several levels of sponsorships, as well as event program advertising, are available by contacting Linda Lopez, director of development, at 708-263-0302 ext. 6104.

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