Actives Volunteer for Mustard Seed

Last week, the actives once again volunteered for the annual Mustard Seed Annual Charity Auction & Dinner.  About five years ago, we went looking for Philanthropic opportunities and Mustard Seed was one we picked and we’ve been doing it ever since.  Mustard Seed is a Fort Wayne organization that’s mission is “to provide household furnishings to families and individuals in our community…”  Mustard Seed provides beds, furniture, etc. to those in need or to those in hardship.  They are a “100% donation based agency” and their biggest fundraiser is the Auction and Dinner (now in it’s 12^th year).

This year, the actives sent 12 total members (four new guys) to help out.  They were:  James Franklin, Ryan Seiler, Devin Stone, Michael Levdahl, Jon Muller, Demarkus Polk, Kannen Murdock, Nate Jackemeyer, Chris Newman, Sam Spata, John Paul Inholt and Mitchel Showman.  The guys showed up in formal attire and assisted with:  checking in and out attendees, assisting with running the silent and live auctions for the evening, logistics (loading/unloading donated items and moving things around as needed), and other miscellaneous tasks.  Ultimately, the guys efforts helped Mustard Seed raise $119,000; and 337 Beds.

John Paul indicated that everyone that went had a very good time helping out.  They all saw the event as a very positive experience which gave those who attended an opportunity to bond over a great cause.  They even made some connections with the staff which might lead to future opportunities and networking.  The food (provided by Club Soda) was pretty awesome as well!

SigEp Indiana Eta is the only organization that was volunteering at the event, and when contacted for comment, Suzie Jordan, Executive Director had this to say: “For over 5 years the Mustard Seed Furniture Bank has had the benefit of having the Sig Eps volunteer at our annual charity auction and dinner.   Each year the gentlemen represent their organization, Indiana Tech and themselves personally in a professional manner!  Their help during the evening is great and vital to the overall success of our event!”

We’re proud to help out and support such a great and worthwhile charitable organization in Fort Wayne and look forward to other opportunities to volunteer with them!

For more about Mustard Seed, please visit: http://www.mustardseedfortwayne.com/

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