Fundraiser supports mission programs for poverty-stricken communities
McGRATHPR.com – The Kerry Jon Walker Fund (KJWF), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping humanity and supporting those affected by poverty, presents its annual benefit event as a “End of Summer Bash,” on Saturday, August 24, from 4 to 8 pm, at Sunset Point Camp, 2 10th Street, Hull, rain or shine. All proceeds support the fund’s mission, including service trips for teens supporting sustainable programs that improve the health, education, and economic opportunity of those in need.
A family friendly evening of delights awaits where attendees can shop for one-of-a-kind African and Navajo gifts at an International Market, bid on unique art, goods, and fun things to do an auction in a festive atmosphere. Purchases make wonderful gifts, support a great cause and may be taken home the same night. Children’s activities including art creation with Jeff Menace, live entertainment by “World Music Award” winners Kalifa & Koliba, a gourmet picnic catered by Mae’s of Marshfield, and a beer and wine bar are highlights.
KJWF provides financially challenged urban teen students with the opportunity to embrace global objectivity and travel abroad in charitable service. KJWF provides student service trips to Rwanda, where they have assisted 500 orphaned teens at the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village, and to the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. While providing service to these communities, the Boston teens, most never having never traveled far, gain a new understanding of the developing world.
Founded in 2010, enhancing the education of youth is at the heart of The Kerry Jon Walker Fund’s mission. Among its accomplishments, KJWF has provided 3000 lbs. of books, maps, and educational materials, as well as school uniforms, to village schools in Guinea, West Africa. The community ranks amongst the poorest in the world, home to the region’s most deprived children.
Admission to the “End of Summer Bash” is $35 in advance, children under 12 attend for free. Admission is payable at the door and at thekerryfund.org. To learn more or support the Kerry Jon Walker Fund, visit thekerryfund.org.
About The Kerry Jon Walker Fund
The Kerry Jon Walker Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping humanity and supporting those affected by poverty, promotes sustainable programs to improve health, education, and economic opportunity for those in need. The Kerry Fund’s current mission programs provide financially challenged Boston teens with opportunities to engage in community service trips to aid orphaned teens at the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village in Rwanda, and stateside at Navajo Nation in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. To learn more or support the Kerry Jon Walker Fund, visit thekerryfund.org, or follow the Fund on Facebook.
