Baker College of Jackson hosts annual Spring Tea fundraiser

Baker College of Jackson will host its 15th annual Spring Tea fundraiser, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 30, in the student center, 2800 Springport Road, Jackson.

This year all proceeds from the tea will benefit the Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, a local organization that works to help children grow up safe and healthy in the Jackson community.

“This event is a great way to kick off spring while supporting a very valuable community organization,” said Steve Simpson, Ed.D., Baker College of Jackson president. “It’s also a fun time for everyone, and we are especially grateful to all the community leaders and others who so gladly volunteer to take part.”

Local celebrities and business leaders will serve tea and a light luncheon. This year’s theme for decorating the tea tables will be “Celebrating Fathers.” Guests vote to award prizes to the top three People’s Choice table decorations.

In addition to the tea and luncheon, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase items such as locally designed jewelry, tea and other items from area vendors. Raffle tickets will be available for original artwork by Sheryl Amburgey of Essa Arts, a $250 cash prize and a Night in Chelsea at Common Grill and the Purple Rose Theatre.

Tickets cost $35 per person. Table sponsorships are available for $310 and include seating for the host and five guests, a table placard and special recognition in the program and during the event. Benefactor sponsorships are also available for $100 and include special recognition at the fundraiser.

In 2015, this event raised more than $10,000 for Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity.

For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Jenni DuBois at 517.780.4574 or jenni.dubois@baker.edu.

For more information about Baker College of Jackson, contact Daniel Smith in the admissions office at daniel.smith@baker.edu or 517.788.7800.

The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is a not-for-profit higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It serves more than 23,000 students on multiple campuses and online. Baker College grants certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 100 programs across diverse academic fields, including business, health sciences, engineering, information technology, education and human services. An impressive 97 percent of available graduates are employed. Every Baker College graduate receives Lifetime Employment Assistance—free and forever. Baker College is a pioneer in distance education and offers students the option of completing a degree 100 percent online, without ever visiting a campus. For information, visit www.baker.edu or follow Baker College on Twitter, @bakercollege, or on Facebook, www.facebook.com/bakercollege.

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