My City December 2022

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Catholic Charities Chair-ity Fundraiser Catholic Charities Conference Center 10.27.22 PHOTOS PROVIDED BY CATHOLIC CHARITIES Celebrating another year of Providing Help & Creating Hope, this fundraiser featured a tailgate party theme ramping up for the big battle between in-state gridiron rivals University of Michigan and Michigan State. Dressed in their spirit wear, attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, drinks, raffles and a silent auction. A live auction, presented by Fr. Joe Krupp (MSU fan) and Jesse Ortega (U of M fan) created a friendly competi tion for rival fans to “out-donate” each other, with the “score” announced throughout the evening. Up for bid were unique, custom-designed chairs created and donated by area artists and there were exciting raffle prizes, as well. u

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