Blackfalds first ever Chairs for Charity raffle raised nearly $5,000 for local food programs, capping off a month-long community campaign that combined art, generosity and civic spirit.
The event brought in a total of $4,905 for the Blackfalds Food Bank and Beyond Food Community Hub.
Community members were invited to purchase $5 raffle tickets throughout June for a chance to win hand-decorated chairs created by local businesses and organizations.
Ticket sales ran from June 10 to 30, with businesses showcasing their finished chairs throughout the month.
The raffle draw took place on July 11, with winners announced on the Town of Blackfalds’ social media pages.
Blackfalds Physiotherapy’s “Mountain/Bear” chair attracted the most attention, bringing in 128 tickets—the highest for any single chair.
The top-selling organization overall was Heart of Blackfalds, which raised $915 in ticket sales.
All proceeds from ticket sales went directly to support food security initiatives in the community.
The Town is already looking ahead to next year’s event, and local businesses or organizations interested in participating in the next Chairs for Charity fundraiser are encouraged to contact marketing@blackfalds.ca.
**With information from the Town of Blackfalds
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