{"id":9587,"date":"2015-11-03T16:17:06","date_gmt":"2015-11-03T21:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=9587"},"modified":"2015-11-03T16:17:06","modified_gmt":"2015-11-03T21:17:06","slug":"11th-annual-toast-to-hope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=9587","title":{"rendered":"11th Annual Toast to Hope"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Allentown, November 3, 2015<\/strong> \u2013 Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley\u2019s 11th<\/sup> Annual signature fundraising event of the year, A Toast to Hope, will take place at the Renaissance Allentown Hotel in Allentown on November 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. A Toast to Hope features food samplings of many of the up and coming area restaurants, great wine, and a silent auction, including great travel packages, fun experiences, and a unique selection of art.<\/p>\n

Tickets cost $100 and can be purchased at-the-door. All proceeds from the event benefit the Habitat Home Building Program.<\/p>\n

Gourmet selections include the area\u2019s newest restaurants and long-standing restaurants alike, with 187 Rue Principale, Carmel Kitchen, Catering by Karen Hunter, Centro, The Dime, Grain., Grille 3501, The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar, Hook Seafood & Grille, Louie\u2019s, Shula\u2019s Steakhouse, and Yianni\u2019s Taverna offering small plates at the event.<\/p>\n

The Silent Auction features great items, including a four-night stay at the St. Ermin\u2019s Hotel in London; golf packages at Brookside Country Club, Moselem Springs Golf Club, and Silver Creek Country Club; 4 park-hopper Disney World passes; a gift certificate for a Josh Early Candy for a year; a St. Louis Cardinals jersey; Phantoms Hockey Tickets; a Pebble Steel Smartwatch; and a stay in Cape Cod.<\/p>\n

In addition, Habitat Lehigh Valley will feature its 3rd<\/sup> annual Lego Build Contest at A Toast to Hope. Local you were engaged to fundraise and support Habitat Lehigh Valley by designing and building a Lego house. The houses will be displayed at the Toast to Hope and guests will purchase tokens to vote on their favorite house design. It has been a great activity for youth to showcase their creativity while learning about the importance of affordable housing in our community.<\/p>\n

WHAT<\/strong>: Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley Hold Its 11th<\/sup> Annual Signature Event, A Toast to Hope, on November 5, 2015<\/p>\n

WHEN<\/strong>: Thursday, November 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

WHERE<\/strong>: Renaissance Allentown Hotel, 12 N 7th<\/sup> St, Allentown, PA 18101<\/p>\n

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About Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley<\/strong> Habitat for Humanity\u2019s mission is to provide affordable housing for hardworking low-income families. Homeowners commit to 250 hours of \u201csweat equity\u201d to be eligible for a Habitat home. Partner families repay a no-interest mortgage as part of Habitat\u2019s philosophy of giving potential homeowners a \u201chand up\u201d instead of a \u201chand out.\u201d Since 1989, Habitat has built and renovated over 100 homes in the Lehigh Valley and has dedicated its 100th<\/sup> home last year. Contact Habitat Lehigh Valley at 610-776-7737 for additional information or explore its initiatives by visiting the website at http:\/\/www.habitatlv.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nInformation Provided By:
\nJEHAN MOUSTAFA
\nCommunity Outreach Manager, Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley
\njehan@habitatlv.org
\nhttp:\/\/www.habitatlv.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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