The nonprofit heavily relies on this fundraiser to continue serving homeless women and helping them achieve a better life.
) - McKemie Place, an emergency shelter for homeless women in the region, held its annual fundraiser on Sunday afternoon.
Guests relished live music, enticing cuisine and yard games at The Insider on Dauphin Street. Behind all of the fun lies an even greater purpose. The event, Build Hope, raised money for McKemie Place. Mary Greenleaf, a volunteer at the home, praises McKemie’s influence in the community. “The great thing about the shelter is- they make sure the women are well-taken care of. They get their first foot in the door with moving on and finding a better life for themselves,” said Greenleaf.“It helps us raise funds to get our ladies rehabilitated, get them on proper medication they may need, back in the job force, and get their own house,” said Katie Bonner, President of the Board at McKemie Place.
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