“Paint the Town Blue” celebrates the work of Center for Families on behalf of area children and families

Contact: Julie Sheldon

julies@centerforfamilies.org
Direct: 608.729.1142

“Paint the Town Blue” celebrates the work of Center for Families
on behalf of area children and families

Event is Thursday, August 14, 2014 from 5:30-8:00 pm 

at the Center for Families offices, 2120 Fordem Ave.

Madison, WI (July 10, 2014) -- The staff and board of Center for Families invites the community to share in great food, music, and celebratory socializing—while learning more about the Center’s important work on behalf of children and families.

A highlight of the evening will be the Center’s “Good People Awards,” honoring the unsung heroes of our community who are making a difference through their support of the Center’s valuable work.  This year’s award recipients are

• Helping Good People Do Good Things Award:   Madison Community Foundation
• Good as Gold Award:   Steve Goldberg, Executive Director, CUNA  Mutual  Group Foundation
• Good Works Award:  WINGS (Women in God’s Service) Quilting Group
• Good Company Award:   Baird Financial Group
• Good Conversation Award:   Rev. Dr.  Alexander Gee, Jr, Pastor of Fountain of Life Covenant Church and the President/Founder of the Nehemiah Center 
• Fight the Good Fight, Run the Good Race Award:  Erica Nelson, Race to Equity Project

We will also feature:

• Live Music by local performer, Troye Shanks
• Delicious Food and dessert from Market Street Catering
• Fellowship with other Center Supporters
• Silent Auction
• Children’s Art Show, featuring the creations of children we serve
• Agency and Program Tours: an opportunity to learn more about our valuable work with children & families from the people who are making it happen

In keeping with past “Paint the Town Blue” traditions, the entire building will be decked out in its finest, resonant with the blue hues of the local and national “blue ribbon campaign against child abuse” in which the Center plays a crucial role. 

Throughout the evening, our staff and the members of our board of directors will serve as ambassadors, helping lead tours and answer questions.”

Ticket fees and monies raised will go to support the fundamental work we do to strengthen families and prevent child abuse.  Guests are asked to make reservations and payment through the organization’s website at www.centerforfamilies.org .    Contact Julie Sheldon for more information at 608.729.142 or julies@centerforfamilies.org.