DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 3, 2019) — Family Resources will hold their annual "Opening Doors Gala: A Black Tie A-Fair" on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa. Presented by Arconic, the evening includes live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, dinner, and a live and silent auction. Local entertainers, magician David Casas, and juggler Zach Metzler will perform strolling entertainment during the cocktail hour. In addition, singer Freddy Allen will perform live and guest emcee Decker Ploehn will lead the program.

Gala attendees will learn how their attendance and participation is making an impact on the children, families, and individuals in our communities. A domestic-abuse survivor and her advocate will also share their inspiring story and how Family Resources was there during a critical time.

As Family Resources’ largest fundraiser of the year, the gala hosts nearly 400 attendees and raises funds to fill critical needs across the agency. Last year, Family Resources provided direct services and awareness trainings to more than 37,000 individuals in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. By attending the gala, guests are ensuring the continuation of crucial services such as survivor services, emergency housing, foster group-care, and mental-health services.

“The gala is a celebration of the work we do, in partnership with other organizations to build a strong community. It is hard to believe that we have impacted families and children in this area for 170 years, but would be even harder to imagine the depth of work getting done without the amazing contributions of those who support our work,” said President Jeannette Archer-Simons.

Reserve a seat or table at www.famres.org/calendar. Cocktail attire is requested. If you are interested in sponsoring or donating to this event, please contact Family Resources’ Development Officer at nladlee@famres.org or 563-468-2140. For sneak peeks on auction items, visit us on Facebook or Instagram.

About Family Resources, Inc.  Family Resources is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded in 1849 with a mission to strengthen children, families, and individuals by providing quality services that engage community resources to create effective solutions. Family Resources offers services in Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Henry, Jackson, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, and Scott counties in Iowa, and Rock Island County in Illinois. For more information, please visit www.famres.org.

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