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The Children's Home’s FACES 2016 Returning to Baltimore Museum of Industry, Oct. 28
Signature Fundraiser Supports Maryland's At-Risk Children & Youth
CATONSVILLE, Md. – The Children’s Home, a 501 (c) 3 organization committed to fostering statewide crisis intervention services for youths ages 13 to 21, is gearing up for its signature fundraiser. FACES 2016 will take place Friday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Baltimore Museum of Industry (1415 Key Highway, 21230).
With the theme, Unleash Your Awesome!, this chic and savory evening will feature gourmet food stations by Puttin’ On The Ritz, complemented by wine, beer, sodas and a signature cocktail. Adding to the fun will be dancing to live music by The Swingin’ Swamis, raffle drawings, pumpkin decorating, airbrush tattoo and bodypainting from Airbrush Unlimited Group and a photobooth from Fun Fotos MD.
The event's highlight will be the live and silent auctions featuring a variety of special items, along with one-of-kind, original artwork created by The Children’s Home residents, who respond positively to art as an innovative approach to rebuilding their lives.
As part of a special mentorship with T. Mark Selby of M. Selby Designs, LLC along with local artists, FACES annually showcases the residents’ courage for positive change, along with their innate artistic talent. Some of this year’s creations include ceramics, photography and paintings.
ABC2 News Anchor Jamie Costello will serve as the emcee. Event co-chairs are Regina Cohen (a volunteer at The Children’s Home who is affectionately regarded by the residents as, “The Candy Lady,”) and Jacqueline Lampell (communications consultant).
FACES 2016 is intended to raise over $50,000 to sustain quality programs and services for at-risk children, youth and their families. Individual tickets are $85 per person in advance and $100 per person at the door. Tables of 10 are $800. For more information or to purchase tickets or tables, call 410-744-7310 or visit www.thechildrenshome.net.
About The Children’s Home
Established in 1863 as an orphanage for children abandoned due to the Civil War, The Children's Home celebrates a distinguished legacy of caring for Maryland’s at-risk children and youth both inside and outside the family structure. Its programs and services have continued to evolve to meet the needs of the community.
Operating from its 44-acre campus in Catonsville, the non-profit provides a comprehensive program of academic support, recreation, therapeutic counseling, arts and culture and life skills to give each child the opportunity to become a happy and productive citizen. Three of its most exciting program endeavors are weekly equestrian/pet therapies, entrepreneurial expressive arts and job placement assistance for older teens and young adults.