LATROBE, PA – The second annual Bingo Bash event to benefit Saint Vincent College Wraps for Kids is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Fred M. Rogers Center on the College campus.
A joint effort between the Saint Vincent College Education Department and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region, SVC Wraps for Kids—now in its 14th year—has provided gifts, joy and hope to more than 2,250 local kids.
Doors open at noon and the games begin at 2 p.m. Attendees must be at least 18 years of age.
Tickets can be purchased online for $40 each and include 10 regular games with six faces each, a bingo dauber and a buffet lunch. There will be opportunities to participate in special games, raffles, strip tickets and 50/50. Cash and credit cards will be accepted at the event for additional purchases. Please call 724-532-5030 for any bingo registration questions.
SVC education students traditionally hold fundraisers and collect donations throughout the year to support SVC Wraps for Kids. These efforts culminate this year on Saturday, Dec. 12, when more than 100 education students and faculty will go shopping to fulfill the children’s wish lists and hold a gift-wrapping party in the Environmental Learning Barn at the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve.
In addition to gifts of toys and clothing, each child receives a stuffed stocking, a tin of popcorn, an ornament and a tote of toiletries for their family. Organizers expect to support more than 120 children this year at $200 apiece.
“This service project is as important for the preservice teachers as it is for the children,” said Dr. Kathleen Beining, who spearheads the project. Beining serves as an assistant professor of education in the College’s School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
“I always remind our students that everyone needs a little support at some point in their life,” she added. “There is no better way to support families than to help them keep the magic of Christmas alive.”
Those who are unable to attend the event but wish to support the cause are invited to send cash or check gifts to:
Saint Vincent College
Attn: Education Department
300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA 15650
Please make checks out to SVC Wraps for Kids.
For questions or more information regarding the event or sponsorship, contact Beining at 724-805-2981 or kathleen.beining@stvincent.edu.
