MONROE — Family Promise of Green County celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The local chapter was founded in Nov. 2011 and since that time, they have served over 300 families, a total of over 700 people, half of which have been children. Its three-tiered model seeks to prevent families from becoming homeless, provide shelter to those who need it, and empower families to independence through stabilization. 

Each year, Family Promise of Green County hosts its signature “10 Grand in Your Hand” fundraiser. While last year’s fundraising event and raffle had to be cancelled, it returns this year via a new virtual format at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 17. The event will be livestreamed on Facebook Live with an accompanying silent online auction taking place during the week leading up to the event. 

A limited number of 250 tickets are sold, $100 each. Tickets are randomly drawn with every 10th ticket receiving a prize valued at least $100. The last ticket to be drawn could receive the $10,000 prize. Several tickets have already been purchased by friends of Family Promise. Less than 90 tickets remain. Contact Family Promise of Green County by calling 608-328-2600 or send an email to director@familypromisegreencounty.org to purchase a ticket.