GIVE A HAND, GIVE HOPE.

Big Family of Michigan will host its largest fundraiser of the year on October 16 at the San Marino Club in Troy. The event features dinner and silent and live auctions. All proceeds will support the programs and operations of Big Family of Michigan.

Big Family of Michigan is a nonprofit organization that serves the needs of Michigan’s foster children and young adults through programs that provide the children the chance they deserve for happy, productive lives. The organization began supporting the children in 2000. That year, the organization helped a few dozen children. Big Family of Michigan now helps over 10,000 Michigan children each year. Their goal is not only to support Michigan’s abused and neglected children, but to educate the public and care givers on recognizing and reporting child abuse.

As a nonprofit organization, Big Family of Michigan relies on the generosity of others and grants to implement their programs. Although inventory is received through company donations, school supplies/toy drives, and individual donations, the organization also requires funding to purchase items that the children need and for warehouse operational costs. The October Charity Auction provides that funding.

Guests attending the fundraising event will enjoy a sit down meal and will be able to purchase raffle tickets and bid on a wide array of baskets and packages. Many companies and individuals have already stepped up to sponsor the event and donate items for the auction including: Lear Corporation; IAC: International Automotive Components; Federated Logistics; iHS; A&M Label; Secure-24; The Woodbridge Group; Centric Solutions Group; and Hi-Tech Mold & Engineering Group.

Over two dozen themed baskets will be available to win though ticket drawings. Some of the themes highlighted will be: Michigan Wines; Motown Soup; MSU Tailgate/UofM Tailgate; Marvel Hero; and Keurig. Donations for auction include unique items ranging from a Discovery Children’s Laptop to passes to the Henry Ford; a Wayne Gretzke signed picture to a Boyne Mountain getaway; a Patio Set to a set of Baseball Bobble Heads; a Boyne Mountain Resort package to a private Sweets Party; and a Grand Hotel package to a Dave Santia Painting created at the event.

Charity Auction

Thursday, October 16, 6:30 – 10:00 pm

San Marino Club

1685 E. Big Beaver Rd, Troy

Tickets are $75 each or $700 for a table of 10.

Call 586-415-6968 for tickets or visit Big Family of Michigan’s Facebook page.

Sponsorships and tickets are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

RSVP by September 30.

All proceeds benefit Big Family of Michigan.