CAPCIL seeking volunteers and silent auction items for Cheesburger in Paradise

 

[March 03, 2022] 

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois’ (CAPCIL) is seeking volunteers and auction items for their annual fundraiser, Cheeseburger in Paradise. This year’s event will be held Saturday April 30, 2022 at the Lincoln Banquet Center in Lincoln.

The event boasts a live auction, Big Kahuna raffle and an online virtual auction. In year’s past, attendees left with a Yeti Cooler, Designer Handbag, smart TV, custom built patio sets, grill package, gift certificates and a myriad of other amazing items. Donors receive social media spotlights and print promotion at the event. Donations from local organizations and businesses are what makes the event successful. The Silent Auction will be hosted virtually starting April 19th and ending April 29th.

There are many volunteer opportunities available including: set up, raffle ticket sales, greeters, food servers, cup sales, clean up, and so much more. Volunteers are welcome to enjoy all aspects of the even just for helping. Cheeseburger in Paradise is the biggest event hosted by CAPCIL every year. Historically, the agency can generate over $25,000 during this event to help reduce poverty in our community and in crisis situations.

There are a few table sponsorships still available but are going fast. Don’t miss out on attending this fun charitable event. This is the opportunity to help people out of poverty into a life of lasting independence – one cheeseburger at a time. CAPCIL appreciates the support the community has given and is looking forward to hosting another memorable event.

For those interested in purchasing a table sponsorship, donating an item to the auction and/or raffle, signing up to volunteer or sending in a monetary contribution please contact Breann Titus at [phone] or you can visit the website www.capcil.info and click on the Cheeseburger link.
 

It is the mission of CAPCIL, in partnership with community stakeholders, to empower low-income persons and other vulnerable populations of all ages through the creation and implementation of poverty-fighting initiatives for those in crisis and those who seek a life of lasting independence.

[Breann Titus
Director of Agency Development
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois]