A Night to Build the Future

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Welcome to “A Night to Build The Future!”

Join us on December 4, 2024, at the Cintas Center for an inspiring evening dedicated to transforming the lives of young children in South Africa. This event marks our second annual fundraiser, and we are excited to share the progress and impact your contributions have created over the past year.

This year’s event will feature a silent auction with a variety of donated items, a market of handcrafted items from South Africa, and a catered buffet meal. We are privileged to have Chuck Mingo, Co-Founder of Undivided and Teaching Pastor at Crossroads Church, as our MC for the evening. Special guests from Build The Future South Africa will be sharing updates and stories from our projects.

About Build The Future

Build The Future is a non-profit organization dedicated to reshaping the futures of children in South Africa. At the core of our mission is the creation of preschools within communities that need them most. These are more than just schools; they are safe havens where children can learn and grow, nourished not just by knowledge but also by three meals a day—because a hungry child cannot learn.

Each preschool stands as a beacon of hope. From the construction of the school to the feeding of the children, every step of the process is about providing opportunities, not only for the children but also for those who make the bricks, build the schools, teach, prepare nutritious meals, and tend to the school’s gardens. These gardens help feed not only the children but the entire community. Additionally, Build The Future fosters micro-entrepreneurial ventures within these communities, ensuring that the impact of each preschool ripples outwards, enhancing economic stability and growth.

Our commitment is evident in the lives we touch and the communities we transform. We invite you to explore our 2023 Impact Report, which captures the incredible stories of change we are part of. This report highlights the transformation occurring one preschool, one meal, one job at a time. View the 2023 Impact Report here.

Build The Future is driven by a passion for the work we do. There’s so much to share about the positive changes being made—please join us in this journey of empowerment and transformation.

Donate to our Silent Auction

It’s not often that we have the opportunity to directly impact on-the-ground efforts in other parts of the world. By contributing to Build The Future, you are directly improving the lives of children who have so little. We invite you to participate in “A Night to Build The Future,” our annual fundraiser, by donating items that can make a huge difference. Whether you own a business or have personal items to offer, everything from gift cards to unique items and services is immensely valuable.

We are deeply grateful for your generosity and support. We look forward to seeing you at the event and celebrating the impact we can make together.

All donations are tax-deductible. Our committee can arrange pick-up for any item, or items can be mailed to:

Build the Future USA
Christine Whelan
124 Feldman Ln.
Wilder KY, 41076

For any inquiries or additional information, you can directly contact Christine Whelan at christinewhelan72@gmail.com.

Sponsorships

We would not be where we are without the generous support of people like you. Our organization is growing in many ways, most notably through the construction of two new preschools and the extensive planning for our second annual “A Night to Build The Future” fundraiser. Our goal for this event, scheduled for December 4, is to raise $100,000. To keep ticket costs low and allow all our friends and supporters to participate, we need your sponsorship support.

To pay for this event, we are looking for ten Corporate Sponsors willing to donate between $1,000 - $4,000. And one Presenting Corporate Sponsor willing to donate $5,000. All of the sponsors will be prominently featured on our website and promotional materials. They will also be verbally acknowledged in the evening’s presentation. Corporate Sponsors will each receive four free tickets to the event. The Presenting Corporate Sponsor will receive six free tickets to the event.

Sponsorships can be provided through check or PayPal. Please make sure to indicate ‘Fundraiser Sponsor’ in the memo section. Checks should be sent to:

Build The Future US Inc
PO Box 8214,
Cincinnati, OH 45208-0214.

For any inquiries or additional information, you can directly contact Christine Whelan at christinewhelan72@gmail.com.

Help spread the word!

Share this event with your friends and family by copying and sharing the URL below:
https://www.buildthefutureusa.org/fundraiser

Simply copy the link and share it on your social media, in emails, or anywhere you connect with others. Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Contact

For any inquiries or additional information, you can directly contact Christine Whelan at christinewhelan72@gmail.com.

  • "A Night to Build The Future” is our annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting and expanding educational opportunities for children in South Africa. The evening features a silent auction, a market of South African handcrafts, a catered meal, and special presentations.

  • This year, we are excited to have Chuck Mingo, renowned community leader and pastor, as our MC.

  • Donations can be arranged by contacting Christine Whelan at christinewhelan72@gmail.com. Our team can pick up items, or they can be mailed to our designated address.

  • The market will feature a selection of unique handcrafted items from South Africa, perfect for gifts or personal treasures.

  • Sponsorships help keep our ticket prices affordable and ensure more funds go directly to projects in South Africa. For sponsorship details, please see the Sponsorship section or contact Christine Whelan at christinewhelan72@gmail.com. directly.

  • Tickets to A Night to Build The Future are now available. Click here to purchase.

  • The event is business casual. Feel free to dress comfortably while enjoying an elegant evening.

  • Yes, a catered buffet meal is included with each ticket purchase.

  • Yes, both auction donations and financial contributions are tax-deductible.

  • For any inquiries or additional information, you can directly contact Christine Whelan at christinewhelan72@gmail.com.

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