Blog : Fundraiser


Trivia Time Triumphs Again: Fun and Fundraising

On November 14, 2024, Seeds of Literacy’s second in-person Trivia Time fundraiser brought the house down at Market Garden Brewery, smashing attendance and fundraising goals. “We sold out! It was standing room only,” said Kim Fetty, Seeds’ new Director of Development. “It was my first Seeds event, and it exceeded
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[VIDEOS] Seeds of Literacy 2nd Trivia Night a Success

Following the success of the 2021 Trivia Time, held virtually due to the pandemic, Seeds brought trivia game night back to Cleveland at the Market Garden Brewery on November 16, 2023. Held downstairs in the Ohio City Room, the event hosted more than 70 guests, some playing solo and others
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Seeds Marks a Milestone with Silver Jubilee Anniversary Event

*Presented in part by Carnegie Management & Development Corporation* On Friday, May 19, more than 200 people attended Seeds of Literacy’s Silver Jubilee at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The special event, commemorating 25 years of adult literacy efforts by the organization, was held at the Zoo’s Stillwater Place.  The location
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Dueling Piano Fundraiser Hits All the Right Notes for Seeds of Literacy

On June 9, The Music Box Supper Club provided a much needed escape on the water for the Seeds of Literacy Family.  Two-hundred guests — including sponsors, long-time tutors, board and staff members, along with new friends —filled the concert hall overlooking Lake Erie. Tables were adorned with eclectic vases
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[PHOTO ESSAY] Student Shares Success at Sinatra-Themed Event

On Thursday, May 23, 2019, more than 160 guests attended Sinatra! for Sonata, a fundraiser for Seeds. Performer Michael Sonata, a sought-after Sinatra impersonator, transported the audience back in time. But the true star of the show was student Abigail Figueroa. Check out our photo essay from the event, as
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[PHOTO ESSAY] Inaugural Thrive Luncheon Promotes Student Success

On Friday, November 9, Seeds of Literacy launched a new signature event, Thrive!  Thrive!, a weekday luncheon, congratulated both student success and stakeholder impact, all while recognizing the first recipient of the Cultivator Impact Award: William “Bill” Litzler. “For seventeen years, our Sowing Seeds of Hope brunch and auction served
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Overnight In A Bookstore Proves Dreamy [PHOTO ESSAY]

~BYOP@Appletree Photo Essay Below~ On Saturday, March 10, Seeds of Literacy partnered with Appletree Books in order to make every bibliophile’s dream come true: spending the night in a bookstore surrounded by thousands of books. Appletree Books’ cozy environment and beautiful book displays made it the perfect place for 14
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Tasting Tour of Italy [PHOTO ESSAY]

On Monday, March 5, 2018, Seeds of Literacy held its annual Tasting Tour of Italy at Luca West. This benefit event included a 5-course meal and wine pairings. To view the Photo Essay, click the image below and continue scrolling slowly to the end.
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Pure Imagination Brunch Fundraiser [PHOTO ESSAY]

Pure Imagination, our 17th Annual Sowing Seeds of Hope benefit brunch in September, was enjoyed by 185 guests and raised $46,000 for student instruction. This year’s event included AVEJING (a jazz trio from Tri-C), raffle, silent auction, and money cake created by staffer Claudia D’Attellis. Heartfelt thanks go out to
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