Sixty Eight Volunteers Make the September 12th Garage Sale a Big Success

The Father Fred Foundation announced today that volunteers generated record-setting net proceeds of $24,904 at their Fall Garage Sale held Saturday, Sept. 12.

Funds will be directed to provide financial aid to families struggling with utility shut offs and medical emergencies.

“We are thrilled,” said David Abeel, director of development. “These funds will cover our budget for financial aid to families for the next three weeks. We had perfect weather, a great crowd and an exceptional inventory for the sale. The community had a great response to our call for donated items. Special thanks to volunteer leaders Barb Evans, Judy Baker, and Nancy Larson and their corps of dedicated volunteers who worked so hard during the last month to make this happen. Thanks also to Denoyer Brothers Moving and Storage who supplied us with a semi trailer that was parked on site here for two weeks leading up to the sale, so that we could continue accepting donations while setting up. We had wonderful music thanks to The Cherry Blossom Ramblers, Donna Wilson-Probes and Lawrence Probes and extra help with the heavy lifting from a crew provided by the Grand Traverse County Jail management.”

The Father Fred Foundation is a non-denominational charity providing food, clothing, household goods, financial assistance and HOPE to thousands of families and individuals in crisis living in the five-county Grand Traverse region. Its work is carried out by the efforts of a small staff and 160-plus volunteers. Funding is entirely dependent on the generosity and creative support of the local community.

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