PERU, IN – The United Way of Miami County announced it will kick off its 2024 Annual Fund Campaign with a Viva Las Vegas themed event on Saturday, August 24 at Milestone Event Center. Attendees will each receive $50 in chips to play blackjack, roulette, and craps. All gaming tables will feature professional dealers, and the guest with the most chips at the end of the evening will win a $100 cash prize. The evening will also feature live music by Kyle Johnson, a plated dinner, desserts, and prizes for the best dressed. The auctioneer for the live auction and paddle raise will be Indiana Representative Ethan Manning.
The proceeds from the evening and the online silent auction will fund United Way’s local initiatives focused on food insecurity, early childhood development, mental health, community safety, Y Transit, and education.
“Thousands of children and adults in Miami County rely on the United Way for critical support services and resources. By attending the event, individuals can further our efforts to build a stronger, healthier community. We promise it will be a memorable night for all who attend,” promised United Way President Melissa Hicks. Individual tickets and tables of 8 are available online at https://www.uwmiamip.org/viva-las-vegas-gala.
This year’s event is being chaired by Abigail Smith and Dianna Mullett. Gala sponsors include Heraeus Electro Nite, Engineered Rigging, Miles Realty, Sertoma Club, Paul Richards GM Center, Mosaic Marketing, First Farmers Bank & Trust, Edward Jones, Peru Ford, Grissom Chrysler, 4C Health, Crossroads Bank, Hometown Federal Credit Union, Indiana Farm Bureau, Stan’s Bar & Grille, Northern Indiana Community Foundation, Rea Logan Accounting Firm, Studio Impulse, Tri Kappa Service Sorority, JJ’s and Ivy Tech. To preserve the nights memories Harmon Photography will provide a fun photo booth.
For more information about the Gala or ways to support the United Way of Miami County, please contact United Way Executive Director Morgan Gold at morgang@uwmiaimip.org or call 317-457-0014.
About the United Way of Miami County
Our non-profit organization is dedicated to bonding people and resources together to build a stronger and healthier community. We support a multitude of initiatives throughout the county to address food insecurity, early childhood development, mental health, education and more. For more information, visit www.uwmiamip.org
