4th Annual Challenge for Children Benefit 'Delivers Hope' to Children

Inland Empire United Way teamed up with Hope Reigns Foundation for the 4th consecutive year to raise funds to address the deep needs of disadvantaged children in the region. On Thursday evening, Feb. 19, more than 550 guests gathered at the Citizens Business Bank Arena for the Challenge for Children Winter Benefit. Guests were treated to an evening including the smooth jazz sounds of A. Ray Fuller and dinner on the arena floor, followed by entertainment from the Crown City Bombers and Crazy Dance Society Swing Dancers. The focus of the evening was the message of Delivering Hope. In total, the event generated proceeds that will be directed toward programs aimed at helping low-income children in the Inland Empire succeed in school and reach future self-sufficiency. These programs include: United Way’s Kids Pack, School Tools, Promise Scholars and Mentor Connection programs and Hope Reign’s Education Initiative. The goal is to help underprivileged youth in the region be healthy, succeed academically and break the cycle of poverty. [END] Date: 2/19/2015 Time: 5:30 p.m. Google Map Event Location: Citizens Business Bank Arena Address: 4000 E. Ontario Center Pkwy. Ontario CA 91764 Description: Join the Winter Benefit for food, cocktails, a silent auction & live entertainment! Purchase Tickets online. CONTACT INFO Phone:(909) 980-2857 ext 214 Email: Website: http://www.ieuw.org/benefit Delivering Hope Join the Ontario Reign for a VIP evening at the Arena featuring a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by dinner at center ice as the arena floor is transformed into a Winter Wonderland. Enjoy scrumptious food, wine, great company and live entertainment. All proceeds to help improve the lives of disadvantaged children in the Inland Empire. Don’t miss this night to remember! Grab your Winter Wonderland attire and join us for this unique opportunity to dine up close and personal with the players of the Ontario Reign. Following a complimentary cocktail reception in the Arena atrium, guests will descend to the arena floor for an evening of fine cuisine and the fun and live entertainment. With the Ontario Reign players by your side, we will hear first-hand the impact Inland Empire United Way and Hope Reigns Foundation is making in the lives of youth in our community. The Challenge for Children Winter Benefit promises to be the event of the season.