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March 5, 2024

Rolling the Dice for a Good Cause: Community Garden Kitchen Hosts Casino Night in Fairview

Rolling the Dice for a Good Cause: Community Garden Kitchen Hosts Casino Night in Fairview

This May, the vibrant town of Fairview, Texas, is bringing the community together for an extraordinary evening of fun, food, and philanthropy. On May 4, 2024, from 6 pm to 10 pm, the Community Garden Kitchen (CGK) will host a Casino Night at the Acacia Event Center, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees. The night will be filled with the thrill of casino games, including blackjack, poker, roulette, and craps, alongside a delightful dinner and the chance to win in raffle baskets.

Community Garden Kitchen, a dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has set a remarkable mission: to feed good food to people in need with no paperwork or eligibility requirements. CGK operates from a state-of-the-art kitchen, where a professional chef and a team of volunteers have served over 45,000 meals since its inception in June 2022. This unique initiative serves families, veterans, and people experiencing homelessness with dignity and supports other non-profits across Collin County, providing over 48 tons of food to aid those in need.

This casino-theme fundraising event isn't just a night's entertainment; it's a chance to contribute to a noble cause, ensuring CGK can continue its mission and help reduce food insecurity in the community. Your participation and support will be crucial in sustaining this vital service.

A Special Episode on the Getting Neighborly Podcast: Angela Poen’s Mission

The Getting Neighborly Podcast featured Angela Poen, the founder of CGK and a dedicated Fairview resident for over 21 years. In this enlightening episode, Angela shares her journey from witnessing the growth of Fairview into a prosperous community to addressing the hidden issue of food insecurity affecting 48,000 children in the county.

Angela’s story is one of inspiration and action, detailing how a simple Bible study session led to the realization of a community kitchen that welcomes anyone in need of a meal. The episode delves into the serendipitous events that brought the CGK to life, including securing the perfect location, raising funds for construction, and rallying a community to volunteer and support the cause.

Listeners will discover how CGK fills a unique need by offering evening meals, promoting social interaction among seniors, and providing a solution for students without access to evening meals. The episode also highlights the collaborative efforts with local culinary students and the development of an educational garden on the property.

Join Us in Supporting the Community Garden Kitchen

The Casino Night event and the inspiring story shared on the Getting Neighborly Podcast underscore the impact of collective community efforts in making a difference. We invite you to be part of this exceptional cause by joining us at the Casino Night, listening to Angela Poen's journey on the podcast, and considering volunteering or donating to the Community Garden Kitchen. Together, we can ensure that everyone in our community has access to good food and the dignity of dining in a warm, welcoming environment.

To learn more about the Community Garden Kitchen and how you can contribute to its mission, please visit www.communitLet'senkitchen.org. Let's come together to support this incredible initiative and make a lasting difference in the lives of many.

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"Remember, your "roll" at Casino Night could help someone get a Let's-needed meal. Let's bet on a better future for all, filled with hope, dignity, and community support. See you at the Acacia Event Center on May 4th – where every chip is a chance to change a life.

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"Super" Dave Quinn, CEcD

Podcast Host

"Super" Dave Quinn, CEcD, as he is known around the country, is a seasoned Certified Economic Development Professional, delivering a range of consulting, training, and coaching services for Economic Development Agencies and their executives.

He is a professional speaker, podcast host, and economic development coach, inspiring others to take ownership of their lives and positively impact the world by sharing their God-given talents and abilities. He travels the country encouraging audiences to pursue their purpose and live their personal best. He coaches

Dave is the founder of Day One Experts, a collection of the country's best-known Public-Private interaction specialists. Day One Experts offers fractional and interim economic and community development services for communities around the country. Dave is currently serving as Interim Economic Manager for the Town of Fairview.

Dave also founded the Texas Economic Development Connection in 2020 to help reduce the cost and stress business owners face when relocating or expanding into Texas. By connecting business owners with professional economic developers from across the state, the TexasEDConnecton gives business owners access to the resources needed to help minimize the impact on their bottom line when expanding or relocating their business.

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