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Hoedown 2010
Hoedown Goes Downtown [Click here to order tickets]

“Hoedown,” the annual fundraiser for Kids in Crisis, and one of the most popular Fairfield County social events of the year, will celebrate its 19th year in style – minimalist chic style, to be exact.

Scheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2010, “Hoedown Goes Downtown” will move to The Loading Dock, one of the area’s most sought after and glamorous new event spaces, located at 375 Fairfield Avenue in Stamford.  The evening’s theme will capitalize on the industrial look of the loft space at The Loading Dock, giving guests a glamorous, hip experience that takes them from everyday life to the downtown lifestyle.  “Hoedown Goes Downtown” co-chairs Mimi and Barry Sternlicht and Jan and Steve Zide, all members of the Board of Directors or Honorary Board of Kids in Crisis, anticipate a crowd of more than 400 area residents.  Tickets are now available for purchase, on a first-come, first-served basis!




Kids Helping Kids
Having a birthday party?  Tired of buying trinkets and candy for goody bags?     Kids in Crisis has the perfect thing: donation certificates made in honor of those attending.  When you make a donation to Kids in Crisis and select Kids Helping Kids, simply enter the number of certificates you need in the message section and you will be mailed donation slips to give to each party guest.  This is a great way to help support the critical programs provided by Kids in Crisis, and teach children the importance of giving. 







Why I Give

Rich and Jill Granoff have been strong supporters of the Agency for the past decade.  Insight recently asked them to share their experiences and explain why they support the work of Kids in Crisis.

How did you first come to know Kids in Crisis? 
We were invited to the annual benefit, Hoedown, ten years ago, an event we’ve attended annually since then (It’s still one of the best local charity events).  This exposed us to the work of Kids in Crisis and to the dedicated people involved.  We were also amazed at the pressing need for services in our community.

What motivates you to give?  Why do you keep giving?
We are very fortunate for the lives that we have and believe very strongly that it is important to give back.  We do this in many different ways.  We are both involved at the Board level in many organizations and support these organizations financially.  We continue to give back because there is a strong need, both locally, regionally and nationally.

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