On Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Applebee’s in Peru, IL., IVCC journalism students and the IV Leader will partner with Illinois Valley Animal Rescue (IVAR) to host a community fundraiser in order to support IVAR’s needs.
The event is called the Flapjack Fundraiser and those in attendance will be able to enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast while also supporting a meaningful cause.
Tickets are $10 and will be available for sale at the door. If you want to purchase a ticket in advance, contact Lori Cinotte at [email protected] or Abigail Beckcom at [email protected].
The goal of this fundraiser is to collect donations, raise funds, and to help promote awareness for IVAR, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming animals throughout the IV.
“We are so appreciative of everyone who helps support us. We truly could not do what we do without all of you! Volunteering, donating, attending events, or sharing our posts, everything helps,” Paula O’Brien, one of IVAR’s lead fundraisers states.
Not only will there be a pancake breakfast, but guests will also have the chance to purchase tickets for raffle baskets, purchase IVAR merchandise, and donate pet supplies for a free entry to win a basket filled with gift cards from local businesses. Donations can be brought directly to the event and dropped off upon entry.
Organizers hope this event will not only raise money/donations for IVAR, but also encourage continuous support for IVAR and its mission.
“One thing I’d like people to know is that to volunteer with us, you don’t have to only do it at the shelter. You can volunteer at events or do other things that don’t involve working at the shelter. The shelter does need volunteers to clean, obviously. But there are other areas that you can help in also,” Paula said.
Fundraisers like this help IVAR to continue providing care, shelter, and treatment to their animals until they find their fur-ever homes.
This event will reflect the student-led projects at IVCC, showing the impact they can have not only inside the classroom, but outside as well.
The IV Leader students organizing this event encourage other students, faculty, and local residents to donate, attend the pancake breakfast, and help make a difference in our community.