Heartland Family Service “Strike A Chord” Event Raises Over $78K

Nearly 300 guests took a retro road trip on Friday, June 17 at the 12th annual “Strike A Chord” at the Mid-America Center to help Heartland Family Service (HeartlandFamilyService.org) raise $78,114 for children and families throughout southwest Iowa.

As guests entered the casual-attire event, they were taken on a retro road trip around the USA and treated to Tire Toss and Wine Toss games, a Polaroid photo booth, map pin board, as well as cocktails and appetizers from around the country as they bid on more than 100 silent auction items. During dinner, which also was a culinary trip around the U.S., featured musical act VeeJay DJ Rob played retro road songs as images of landmarks played on video screens.

After dinner, the crowd watched videos featuring the amazing journeys of each honorees, Verne Welch, who received the Salute to Leadership Award, and Michelle Kaczmarek, who was presented with the Salute to Achievement Award.

The evening ended with the live auction and the crowd sending up a huge cheer as the heart graphic on the projector screens overflowed after reaching the event goal of $75,000. All proceeds will benefit Heartland Family Service programs in southwest Iowa, including housing and support services for the homeless; a K-12 therapeutic school; integrated health home; mental health counseling; and substance abuse and problem gambling treatment. Heartland Family Service operates from eight locations throughout southwest Iowa, with offices in Council Bluffs, Logan and Glenwood. Visit HeartlandFamilyService.org for more information.

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