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Celebrating Our Pennies from Heaven
On Friday, April 27, The Haven of Grace
will holds its annual fundraiser, Pennies from Heaven,
at the Coronado Ballroom, 3701 Lindell Boulevard. The
Coronado is long remembered by St. Louisans as an elegant
hotel where luminaries such as Barbara Stanwyck and
Mae West stayed.
Co-chairs Kathy Wunderlich and Tammy
Lang as well as many volunteers on the Steering Committee
have planned a wonderful evening of dinner and dancing.
Entertainment will be provided by the 11 piece ensemble,
Yessir.
This year, Pennies from Heaven is
going to be a celebration of our women and their families.
Each table will be named after either a current resident
or a aftercare client, with a photo exhibit of that
family as a centerpiece.
“Wonderful food and company is a given,
but we hope that this event will develop an even stronger
connection between those that we serve and those who
have been so generous is supporting The Haven,” said
co-chair Kathy Wunderlich.
The evening will begin with cocktails
at 7p.m. Next will be a delicious sit down dinner followed
by dancing. Included in this evening is a silent auction
featuring: a round of golf at the oldest 18 hole club
in the country (Chicago Golf Club 1892), a custom made
fire-pit with all of the accouterments, a deluxe Cardinals
package, tickets to Chicago attractions (including lodging),
and many other unique and exciting items.
“This is the biggest fundraiser of
the year for The Haven but beyond that, we want to highlight
the success that The Haven brings about for the women
and families that it serves,” said Tammy Lang.
Ticket prices begin at as little as
$125 for a single ticket. For tickets or more information,
please contact Allison Edghill at 314-621-6507.
The Greatest Gift
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| Taylor Haupt |
How many twelve year old girls wouldn’t
ask for birthday gifts? The answer is, not many; but
Taylor Haupt happens to be one. Recently, Taylor overheard
her mother, Board Member Melissa Haupt, talk on the
phone about how the capital campaign needed more funds.
When Melissa asked her what she wanted for her birthday,
she replied, “I really don’t need anything or want anything
special; instead of gifts, I would like my friends to
donate to The Haven for the new building. Don’t you
think that would help?” Soon after that, Taylor went
up to her room and created invitations for this very
special birthday party.
It’s clear that Taylor has high regards
for The Haven of Grace. “ I think it’s a great place
for homeless young pregnant women and their children.
The Haven has helped many girls in the past.”
By the end of her party at Sky Zone,
Taylor raised a total of $700 for the Quadrangle Apartments
on the Campus of The Haven of Grace. In the past, Taylor
has created bracelets and key chains to raise money
for The Haven. Her acts of kindness are something that
everybody can learn from.
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