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Gathering to Give
Oct
27
11:00 AM11:00
Fundraiser Event, Event

Gathering to Give

  • Eleanor Murkey Community Center of College of Lake County (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Gathering to Give

2023 luncheon fundraiser

This luncheon fundraiser event will be filled with honorary guests and volunteers, inspiring speakers, our generous contributors and past supporters, and opportunities to network with others. There will be several chances for you to win some fabulous prizes with the Pumpkin Patch Raffle and the "Giving Tree of Apples". Food will be catered by CLC’s Culinary School with a Fall theme.
Also, YOU, who make Words On Wheels possible.

Program Highlights

Speakers:

Tickets: Pay by mail, at the door, or online.
               P.O. Box 7722, Gurnee, IL 60031
Cost: $50-$1,500
Tickets are available online on September 15.
RSVP by October 18.
Sponsorships are available.

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June is Blooming with Hope
Jun
1
to Jun 12
Fundraiser Event, Event

June is Blooming with Hope

June is Blooming with Hope!

Silent Auction Fundraiser Event

Tuesday, June 1 through Sunday, June 12, 2021

 

  • Online Silent Auction

  • 50/50 and Raffle for Smart UHD TV

  • 12 Days of 24 hour Shopping

  • Incredible Selection of Fabulous & Fun Items

 

(More items will be added and posted on Galabid as we catalog them daily).
Bidding starts June 1st. Mark your calendar.

Help us reach out 2021 goal of $10,000
BID, BID, BID!

Your Bids and Donations help us continue our mission of bringing words to children!

How to Register via Browser:

Go to https://app.galabid.com/wowjune2021auction

Click on the 'Register' button

Follow the instructions to complete registration.

 
 
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Families and Friends Virtual Sing-Along Fundraiser
Oct
15
to Oct 17
Fundraiser Event

Families and Friends Virtual Sing-Along Fundraiser

We’re bringing music to your ears and we’re hoping you’ll bring music to ours!

Help us bring words to the children who need them most!

Words on Wheels Annual Fundraiser Virtual Event spans 3 days
October 15, 16, 17, from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Each night will feature local artists and talent

Musical acts include (more to be added):

Ivy Ford (Blues), https://www.ivyfordmusic.com/
James Pekkarinen and Jon Pekkarinen (Folk),
https://www.facebook.com/jon.pekkarinen
Act of Kindness Cabaret (Modern Cabaret Group),
https://www.aokcabaret.org/
Dawn Allen and Chris Sipos,
https://www.wordsonwheels.org/dawn-allen
https://www.siposandyoung.com/
DJ-G https://www.djgstring.com/ and her daughter.

Alyssa Gallarneau “Aly-G WLCB 101.5 FM”

The event will include an online auction on October 12-19.
*Update: the Fundraiser’s online auction has been extended to end October 23 at 8:00 PM CDT

Event Feed will be hosted on Facebook and YouTube.

 

Thank you to our event sponsors

Invitation

 
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Words on Wheels 2019 Annual Fundraising Cabaret Show
Jun
1
6:00 PM18:00
Fundraiser Event, Event, Benefit

Words on Wheels 2019 Annual Fundraising Cabaret Show

This year’s fundraiser will be a comedy cabaret show, “You Can’t Be Serious!” Acts of Kindness Cabaret will be showcasing their talents in a transformative art of cabaret.

This fundraiser event will include: a grand prize drawing, silent auction, and our “Giving Tree”. Medium Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Cash bar will be available.

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Words on Wheels 2018 Fundraising Gala
Oct
18
6:00 PM18:00
Fundraiser Event, Benefit

Words on Wheels 2018 Fundraising Gala

The evening event will be filled with honorary guests and volunteers, inspiring speakers, our generous contributors and past supporters, entertainment, dancing, and opportunities to network with others. There will be several chances for you to WIN some fabulous prizes, a silent auction, and opportunities to GIVE with the "Giving Tree". There will be an assortment of food tables.

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#GivingTuesday
Nov
28
12:00 AM00:00
Fundraiser Event

#GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back and is an opportunity to contribute to world-changing causes that matter most to you. As a volunteer-led nonprofit, Words on Wheels, Inc. could not do what we do without your support. This Giving Tuesday holiday, we would like to thank the people who give us the most—our volunteers. 
This November 28th, join the movement and give - whether it’s some of your time, a donation, gift or the power of your voice in your local community. Join Words on Wheels on #GivingTuesday and GIVE. Your gift or time will impact at-risk children in communities in Lake County, IL.

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Annual FUNdraiser Event 2017
Oct
19
6:00 PM18:00
Fundraiser Event

Annual FUNdraiser Event 2017

This spectacular event will be filled with honorary guests and volunteers, inspiring speakers, our generous contributors and past supporters, entertainment, and opportunities to network with others. There will be several chances for you to win some fabulous prizes, and the "Giving Tree". There will be an assortment of food tables. 

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