There are many exciting things going on with the Lending a Hand program, and here’s the place to keep up with the latest. Check our calendar of events below to view see what exciting things we have coming up. You can also see what events our partner charities have coming up, too.

To learn more about partnering with Lending a Hand and getting your events listed here, contact us.

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Community Harvest Food Bank's 30^th Anniversary Gala

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Starts at 5:30 p.m.

Fort Wayne Marriott Marquis Ballroom

2013 marks the 30^th year that CHFB has been serving northeast Indiana and has grown from being a “no name, little food bank in a secondary or third rate market” (as someone told me when I came here 16.5 years ago as the ED) to being nationally recognized for our efficiency, effectiveness, innovation and high level of accreditation standards.

Our annual Gala is again being held on Saturday, March 9^th at the Hotel Fort Wayne (former Marriott) Marquis Ballroom and we want this to be a spectacular night of celebration, recognition and, of course, fundraising!

Click here for more information.

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17^th Annual Puttin' on the Ritz

Saturday, March 9, 2013

7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Fort Wayne Museum of Art

The Active 20-30 club is excited to announce that this year's black tie optional event will be held at the beautiful and recently expanded Fort Wayne Museum of Art on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Guests will be treated to wine and beer tasting, silent and live auctions, heavy hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants accompanied by complimentary beer and wine. Live music will be presented throughout the evening so you can dance the night away.  Visit www.fortwayne2030.org for more information.

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Her Common Theme, Be Empowered

Saturday, March 16, 2013

10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Lendingahand.net office (26^th floor of the PNC Bank Building)

Lendingahand.net is hosting its second Women's Self Defense/Rape Awareness Program.  Officer Juan Barrientes will show women how to defend themselves when they are put in a dangerous situation.  The cost of this event is $65 per person and the class size is limited to 30.  Click here for more information.

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Fort Wayne Cash Mob

Sunday, March 23, 2013

Noon - 3 p.m.

Creative Women of the World

This is a great way to help support our local economy by shopping and purchasing locally.  Creative Women of the World is a store filled with free-trade, handmade items from around the world.  Proceeds of this event will benefit Lendingahand.net's partner charities and Creative Women of the World.  Creative Women of the World operates as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring creativity, offering small business training and providing effective marketing solutions for women around the world seeking to rise out of extreme poverty or human trafficking.

Click here to see information about the Cash Mob

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4^th Annual Fort Wayne Habitat Women Build, Tea House Gathering

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Starts at 2 p.m.

IPFW Walb Union International Ballroom

Be sure to mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Women Build Tea on Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. And, start thinking about how you and your guests can decorate your table for this year's theme: "Around the World."

More details are to come!

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D.O. McComb & Sons presents:  Helping Yourself Heal When Someone Dies: Loving From the Outside In, Mourning From the Inside Out

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Ceruti's Summit Park (6601 Innovation Blvd.)

We look forward to having you join us for this evening that gently embraces the reality that the capacity to love requires the necessity to mourn. Dr. Alan Wolfeltis one of North America’s leading grief counselors and the author of many best-selling books about healing in grief. This compassionate program will provide you support in your personal grief, and also assist participants who want to learn more about helping a family member or friend that is experiencing grief and loss.

Click here to see Brochure

Click here to register

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Homeward Bound Northeast Indiana

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Walk starts at 2 p.m.

Headwaters Park

Homeward Bound is a series of annual events taking place in communities throughout Indiana to raise awareness and funding concerning affordable housing and homeless needs for men, women and children.  Each Homeward Bound event is organized and governed by a local steering committee.  Homeward Bound is Indiana’s largest grassroots fundraiser with the ultimate goal of ending homelessness.  All funds raised will benefit The Rescue Mission and our community.  For more information visit homewardboundindiana.org/northeast.