2020 Virtual Red and White on a Summer’s Night
July 2020
We are pleased to announce that EOCF will be hosting our Red & White on a Summer’s Night event virtually on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. We would love for you to be our guest for the evening at our virtual fundraiser and celebratory event where we plan to recognize volunteers, partners and early learning professionals throughout our community who engage in providing early learning services for families with children from birth to five years old.
To register for the 2020 Virtual Red and White Event Click Here!
EVENT DETAILS
Join us from your home or business with friends, family, and colleagues virtually for this year’s Red & White on a Summer’s Night. Bidding for the online Silent Auction will go LIVE on August 5th featuring the one-of-a-kind artwork of the children in our programs, and thanks to the incredible generosity of our local community, donations of items and experiences. In order to bid, you must be registered.
On August 12th we will deliver a catered charcuterie board filled with all of your favorite meats, cheeses, nuts, and fruit as well as your choice of a bottle of Red or White wine (Pinot Noir or Chardonnay) from Bethany Vineyard & Winery. Only VIP Ticket Holders will be allowed into the VIP Zoom Social beginning at 5:30 PM. Coming to you live at 6:00 PM, your local celebrity Emcee’s James Oneil and Bart Hansen will present the Awards Show and LIVE Auction with virtual visits from local supporters, early learning champions, and children and families.
THE NEED IS GREAT!
Did you know the median price of childcare in our community is $932 – $1,105 per child, per month? When we compare this to the Clark County poverty rate, it leaves it close to impossible for families to receive affordable care and learning for kindergarten readiness.
| Median childcare cost – monthly, per child Federal Poverty Guidelines – monthly income
$932 – $1105 $1345 (family of 2) – $2091 (family of 4) |
Current funding allows EOCF to reach 25% of eligible families.
Imagine the impact on our community if we could reach 100%!
EOCF FILLS THE GAP AND MORE!
Did you know that children receive 1/3 to 2/3 of their daily nutritional needs from our programs? This is critical for families with food instability. The combined elements of EOCF’s programs support families on their path to self-sufficiency.
EOCF’s services are provided at NO COST to eligible families. We have been a premier provider of early learning and family support programs for over 52 years. We serve more than 1,350 children and families annually who meet Federal Poverty Guidelines or have a child with a documented disability. EOCF not only provides quality preschool and childcare, we offer parents, guardians and pregnant women opportunities to build on their strengths and play a vital role in their children’s education. Parents receive support and training in parenting, child development, disabilities, nutrition, budgeting, home literacy learning and more. Our parents are mentored to become advocates for their children.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION!
You have the opportunity, to make a significant impact in EOCF’s ability to provide programs that break the generational poverty trend through literacy and early childhood education. Preparing our preschool children for kindergarten gives them a head start on their path to a successful life. With your help, we can work together to strengthen our community by building strong children and healthy families.
Please enjoy a very short video to give you a little bit of background on the organization and the impact it makes on our community.
We look forward to seeing you at the VIP Zoom Social on August 12th at 5:30 PM! You can expect more details to follow over the coming weeks including the “Pre-Party Guide.” Our goal is to continue education and supporting local children and families that are in need and worthy of our support.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. Please be sure to “like” us on Facebook and if you have any questions, contact Christina Monks, Director of Culture and Development, at (360) 771-7757 or Christina.Monks@eocfwa.org; or Wendy Sturm with WE Plan It at Wendy@weplanit.com or (360) 597-5109.
Sincerely,
Rekah T. Strong, MSW
Executive Director
(360) 567-2751