Kerry Jon Walker Fund Benefit to be Held at Putterham Grille

Doing Good, a benefit fundraiser in support of The Kerry Jon Walker Fund (KJWF), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping humanity and supporting those affected by poverty, will be held at The Putterham Grille, 1012 West Roxbury Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Thursday, August 27, 6:30 to 8:30. Admission is free, guests are encouraged to donate or shop with vendors to support the cause. All proceeds benefit KJWF’s mission to improve the quality of life of those suffering from poverty by promoting sustainable programs to improve health, education and economic opportunity for those in need.

Doing Good features an evening of fine food and spirits, entertainment, shopping and good will. Music entertainment is provided by jazz/Broadway vocalist Tracy Clark and pianist Bonnie MacLeod, special pricing is available on an exclusive menu of delicious cuisine from Chef Michael Hincman and The Putterham Grille, an indoor market offers goods from Afri-Root Collective, a socially responsible source of exquisite artisan products from East Africa,.NutOla, a nut-based gourmet granola brand, and fine artist Sandy Belock Phippen.

A one-night-only silent auction features treasures from Evelyn Berde Art, Afri Root Collective, a gift certificate from the Tracy Clark Trio and more.

Enhancing the education of youth is at the heart of The Kerry Jon Walker Fund’s mission. In its’ recent history, KJWF provided 3000 lbs. of books, maps and educational materials to village schools in Guinea, West Africa, a community that ranks amongst the poorest in the world. KJWF also purchased school uniforms for Guinea’s most deprived children. By bringing literacy and educational necessities to children across the world, KJWF provides them with hope to aspire to a better future for themselves and their communities.

KJWF also provides opportunities for financially challenged urban teen students to travel abroad in charitable service. Just last month, KJWF sponsored several Snowden International High School students in a trip to Rwanda, serving victims of the country’s genocide at the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village, home and school for 500 orphaned teens. While providing service to the students in this Rwandan community, the Boston teens gained a new understanding of third world issues through the homeless families they served. They bonded with friends across the world who had once lived alone or in child led households, and who survived daily conditions that lacked clean water, electricity and reliable food sources.

Through the support of generous donors, KJWF continues its mission to educate children in need, enhancing their potential to grow into strong world leaders and citizens.

For more information about the Kerry Jon Walker Fund, or to make a donation, visit www.thekerryfund.org. For more information or directions to The Putterham Grille, visit www.putterhamgrille.com.

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