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Reverse Raffle Benefits Chattahoochee Tech Students
Proceeds from the annual fundraiser, set for Oct. 4, will benefit students who are struggling to complete their programs of study.
ACWORTH, GA — The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation invites supporters to secure tickets soon for the nonprofit organization’s annual Reverse Raffle fundraiser slated for Thursday, Oct. 4.
The annual fundraiser will be held at the Chattahoochee Technical College North Metro Campus in Acworth, and proceeds from this event will help Chattahoochee Tech students struggling to complete their programs of study. The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation offers assistance through emergency grants and scholarships.
“We only have 300 tickets available for this popular event, and they will go fast,” said Stephanie Hubbell, the college’s director for Alumni and Annual Giving. “All proceeds will go directly to helping students in need at Chattahoochee Tech. This is a great opportunity for community members to come together for a fun time while also contributing to a very worthy cause.”
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Reverse Raffle tickets are $100 each and include admission for two, dinner and a chance for the $5,000 grand prize. In a Reverse Raffle, the purchaser of the last ticket drawn wins the grand prize. A limited number of sponsorships also are available for this event.
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“This year’s goal is to net $35,000 through the Reverse Raffle,” said Hubbell. “Through the efforts of the Chattahoochee Tech Foundation, a record amount of $104,769 in scholarship funding and $7,355 in emergency funding was issued to Chattahoochee Tech students in 2017.”
The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the mission of Chattahoochee Technical College by making higher education an affordable reality for students through initiatives like scholarships, emergency funding and program support. To purchase Reverse Raffle tickets, secure a sponsorship, or for more information, visit www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu/ReverseRaffle.
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