It Must Work's Build-A-School Facebook Fundraiser ....In 2020, our fundraiser was virtual. Board members hosted Facebook Events and Fundraisers to support our ongoing school project in Benin, West Africa. Our $5000 goal was to fund a request for funds for school furniture and ongoing construction costs for window, doors, locks, concrete and labor. Small contributions went a long way in this project. As of 12/15/2020. It Must Work raised $7027, enough to fund the school project and leave some funds for upcoming projects. Thanks for your support. Our donors make It Must Work work. Here's the 2020 school year wish list:  Well, the 2019 Illinois and California Holiday fundraisers are history. Thanks, as always for your support! Couldn't make it? Click here to donate via PayPal or credit or debit card (fully tax deductible) or send check to It Must Work c/o Paul Casper, Treasurer 1325 N. Van Buren #603 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Contact, Rebecca Harles, at rtcasper13@hotmail.com for more information.
IMW Board Members: Becky Casper Harles, second from left photo, on left and Tom Emmons, 4th photo, in foreground left, mingle with friends of IMW at the 2019 Holiday fundraiser in Chicago. Erin Danial (Bowman) hosted a wine
and cheese pairing at her home in Sebastopol, California on December 21, 2019. Thanks to all who contributed to making this year our most successful yet at fundraising. In addition to our support for the school in Benin, we were able to underwrite the annual holiday celebration for the orphanage and village of Gannandji in Benin.  Plenty of free parking will be available nearby... enjoy food and drink with great people and help support our ambitious development projects for our 10th Anniversary year. Wednesday, April 3, 2019: Our Annual It Must Work - Highland House Fundraiser Since 2014, Highland House of Mequon, Wisconsin, has graciously hosted and donated to special It Must Work projects. This year, funds generated at this event will be used to help build a first-ever in-door school building for the tiny village of Gannandji in Benin, West Africa. Contact host, Ed Valent, at edvalent@gmail.com for more information. See link to event brochure at bottom of this page. Highland House web site: highlandhouse.ws 2018 Holiday Fundraiser Kicked Off 10th Anniversary Activities Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM 210 East Pearson, Chicago It Must Work's Annual Holiday Fundraiser was a great success. Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed. During the event, Rebecca Casper Harles announced that It Must Work would set a goal of $10,000 to support projects during our tenth anniversary year in 2019. Check out our Hot News link for information about some of the proposals We enjoyed excellent food, wine and cocktails
and raised money for some very worthy development projects in
West Africa. The event featured auction offerings and a wine
tasting event featuring wines from around the world! Donate via PayPal (fully tax deductible) Contact host, Rebecca Harles, at rtcasper13@hotmail.com for more information.
Held Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Highland House in Mequon, Wisconsin. web site: highlandhouse.ws 2017 Highland House Fundraiser Held Wednesday, September 28, 2017 at Highland House in Mequon, Wisconsin. web site: highlandhouse.ws This year's projects: Providing funding for malaria treatment and prevention and electricity for communal night time lighting in Toweto, Benin. 2015 Holiday Fundraiser in Chicago Hosts: Rob and Becky Harles Location: 210 East Pearson, Chicago Date: Dec 11th 2015, 6:30PM Contact: Becky Harles <rtcasper13@hotmail.com> Come celebrate the holidays with us, enjoy excellent food, wine and cocktails and help us raise money for some very worthy development projects in West Africa. This is usually our largest fundraiser of the year, we have wonderful silent auction offerings this year which will be announced as the event gets nearer. If you can't make it but would still like to contribute to our development projects, or you would just like to make a credit card donation, you can visit our website: www.itmustwork.org for details. Suggested donation is $35 per person and $65 for couples. We're counting on your support so come and bring your friends! 2014 Holiday Fundraiser in Chicago Holiday Fundraiser! Hosts: Rob and Becky Harles Location: 210 East Pearson, Chicago Date: Dec 5th 2014, 6:30PM Contact: Becky Harles <rtcasper13@hotmail.com> Come celebrate the holidays with us, enjoy excellent food, wine and cocktails and help us raise money for some very worthy development projects in West Africa. This is usually our largest fundraiser of the year, we have wonderful silent auction offerings this year which will be announced at the event gets nearer. If you can't make it but would still like to contribute to our development projects, or you would just like to make a credit card donation, you can donate via PayPal here. Suggested donation is $35 per person and $65 for couples. We're counting on your support so come and bring your friends! 3rd Annual Winter Mixer! Hosts: Rob and Becky Harles Location: Date: Dec 3rd 2010, 5PM Contact: Becky Harles <rtcasper13@hotmail.com> It is nearing that time of year again, join us for another great event at the Harles' house! We will be having a silent auction, and food and drinks will be served. Proceeds will go to our various activities in Benin, with an emphasis on helping those affecting by the October floods which covered 50% of the country. See you all there! 2010 Summer Garden Party! Hosts: Tom & Stephanie Emmons Location: 3759 N. Kenmore #E Chicago, IL 60613 Date: July 5th 2010, 5PM Contact: tom_emmons@yahoo.com +1 312-315-5325 We can't wait to see all of our wonderful supporters for our first annual summer fundraiser. There will be a silent auction, home made cheeses with wine pairings, food, fun and friends. All proceeds will go to our newest engagement, helping women's groups in the rural Adja region of Benin purchase supplies for, build and operate peanut shellers. These will provide drastic increases in productivity, reduce the need to child and manual labor, and fund kids school fees. See you all there! |
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