News from
Community Resource Services
April 2023
April 22, 2023
6:30 PM - 11:30 PM
The Shipyards Event Center, Lorain
34th Annual Charity Ball

Although tickets for the Charity Ball are officially sold out, there are still ways that you can participate and support CRS!

Raffle tickets for the diamond tennis necklace and the Louis Vuitton bag are still available (until they sell out too!) and the silent auction is now LIVE! Click HERE to go the Charity Ball website where you can purchase raffle tickets, view the auction items and start bidding!

Charity Ball guests can find very important information about the event by clicking HERE.
Exclusive Charity Ball Raffles!
Now is your chance to win this stunning Diamond Tennis Necklace generously donated by Peter & Co. Jewelers and valued at $4,995. The winner of the raffle will receive this stunning 13" diamond choker with a 5" extender in 14k white gold. It has approximately one carat of natural diamonds!

Only 100 tickets are being sold. Tickets are $100 each.

The winning ticket will be pulled at the Charity Ball on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Winner need not be present.
This Louis Vuitton Graceful MM Hobo in classic Monogram canvas could be yours! Featuring natural cowhide leather detailing and shiny golden hardware, the body-friendly design combines with a supple, flat handle for stylish and comfortable over-the-shoulder wear. Valued at $1,890.

Only 100 tickets are being sold. Tickets are $50 each.

The winning ticket will be pulled at the Charity Ball on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Winner need not be present.
The Charity Ball Auction is now LIVE at CRS2023.GiveSmart.com. The auction ends at the Charity Ball on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 10:30 PM. You don’t have to be at the event to win an auction item, so bid on items from the comfort of your own home!
A significant amount of funds is raised through the silent auction and 100% of the proceeds from the Charity Ball go directly towards our mission of diminishing the effects of poverty in Avon and Avon Lake.
NUTRITIONAL FOOD DONATIONS

Our food pantry exists thanks to so many who generously donate. We currently are in need of cereal, side dishes, canned fruit, jelly, pasta noodles, Spaghettios or other canned pasta, chili, Sloppy Joes, and Size 7 diapers.

We do not need any canned vegetables or beans right now.
CRS has been blessed this month with many donations to our food pantry.Thank you to the following businesses and organizations:

Avenbury Ladies of the Lake, Avon Girl Scouts, Avon Lake Giant Eagle, Avon Lake United Church of Christ, Barry Bagels, Christ Church Westshore, Holy Spirit Church, Holy Trinity Parish, Hunger Network Food Rescue, Lowe's, Meijer, New Westsiders, North Coast Rotary, Redwood K Kids, Residence Inn, Susan's Sugar & Spice, and Westview Elementary K-Kids. This is in addition to the many individuals who bring donations to the CRS office on a daily basis.
If you would like to make a donation in support of CRS and our mission,
text DonateToCRS to 76278
Community Resource Services is a responsive, community-based organization whose mission is to diminish the effect of poverty in Avon and Avon Lake. We provide basic needs assistance and individualized resource and referral services in a compassionate and confidential manner.
We believe in a community where every resident is free from poverty.