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Hope's Wings seeks $35,000–$40,000 at March 27 ‘Jail & Bail’ fundraiser to support local shelter
Summary
At the March 10 Madison County Fiscal Court meeting, Hope's Wings executive director Jennifer Langhard described shelter needs and asked the court and public to support a March 27 jail-and-bail fundraiser at Central Bank to help the shelter meet operating costs amid budget pressures.
Jennifer Langhard, executive director of the local nonprofit Hope's Wings, told the Madison County Fiscal Court on March 10 that the shelter spends about $27,000 a month to operate and served about 87 women and children last year. "This year, we want to be able to provide a 100 women and kids with shelter," Langhard said, asking the court and community to support an upcoming "Jail & Bail" fundraiser.
Langhard described the event, scheduled for March 27 at Central Bank's community room, as a longstanding fundraiser that has included donated meals and light-hearted 'arrests' of local officials. She said the shelter aims to raise $35,000 to $40,000 and that individual bail amounts are set at $800 for the officials who will be 'arrested' but that donors are encouraged to give more. "You can write a check, you can make a pledge…you can do it on our website. We have a Venmo," she said, outlining multiple ways to contribute.
Langhard also summarized services the shelter provides beyond temporary housing, saying guests receive case management, help finding employment and assistance with deposits and initial months' rent to support longer-term exits from abusive situations. "When they come to our shelter, they don't just come and leave quickly…we work on providing them opportunities to finish their education through GEDs or gain jobs," she said.
Judge Taylor and other court members thanked Langhard for the presentation and for the shelter's partnership with local government. Langhard said donations may be made online, by check or via pledge to the judge at the event; she encouraged anyone unable to attend to donate anyway. The court took no formal funding action at the meeting.
