A swanky shin dig!
Endeavor House Ministries
Recently, I made a post about Endeavor House Ministries and their "Trunk or Treat" event. Well, last night they held a fundraiser event to raise money to open a women's house based on their program, and of course, I was asked to help...
My station...
On Call Tech Support...
Since I graduated from the Endeavor House, and went to school to get my Bachelors in Media Production, I have been "Tech Support" for the staff there when they need it, which is often honestly. I do not mind at all and enjoy giving back to the program that helped me so much. For this event, I was asked to build a PowerPoint presentation and run it during the banquet. Of course, I said yes! I mean, a dress up event with good food and good people? Count me in!
Mike Keenoy, Executive Director and Pastor Dave Sincox, Lead Pastor
A Worthy Cause...
This event was to raise funds for the newly opening "Angie's Place," which will be a women's house based on the same program as Endeavor. Endeavor has helped so many men to transform their lives, it has grew and gotten quite a large footprint and name in the recovery circles. Now, with the help of David Martin, who lost his daughter Angie to an overdose, they are almost there. They have been given a house to use by Women and Family charities, and only need to remodel it to get it running!
Silent Auction...
Fundraising!
One of the things Endeavor does at these functions is a "Silent Auction," and let me tell you, the items were super cool! They ranged from a Lake Michigan sports-fishing trip, to a weekend on Mackinaw Island. There was even a Michigan State Basketball game where you got to meet the coach and team afterwards! How cool is that?
Swanky!
As you can see Endeavor goes all out for these events, but most of the things are donated. The food came from a local place called "517 BBQ" and the deserts came from two places, "Grand Traverse Pie Company," and "Bake and Cakes." But as you can see the set up was nothing short of elegant!
Did someone say sweet tooth?
Food and cool church ladies!
Behind the Scenes...
It takes a lot to put on an event like this, and a lot of stuff happens where you can't see it. Here, Executive Director Mike Keenoy is talking to Linda Miller who was taking care of all of the food service work. Linda is tireless in her volunteer work and a great lady to boot! Of course, I helped out back here too when I could, notably, carrying the cake so it could be cut...
Cut that Cake!
