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Wegmans Gala To Raise Funds for Habitat for Humanity
The money will benefit the nonprofit organization's Build-A-Block program, an initiative involving students from 16 schools in the Baltimore metro area.
On April 14, will once again host a gala to raise funds for Habitiat for Humanity's Build-A-Block program.
is a youth-lead initiative that works to build affordable housing in Baltimore, one block at a time. Sixteen regional schools are involved in the project including The Park School, , Hereford High School, Dulaney High School, and
Guests will enjoy food and wine pairings and have the opportunity to participate in a live auction, according to a news release from Park School.
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The between Wegmans and Build-A-Block began several years ago when students from Park and Friends schools approached store manager Wendy Webster asking for a contribution for the program.
Tickets for the gala, which runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., are $75 per person and can be purchased at the Wegmans customer service desk or by calling (410)-773-3900, according to the release. Proceeds from the tickets and the live auction will
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Last year's event raised more than $30,000.
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