A Children's 'Treasure'
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<p>Janie Givas, development director for Children's Village Foundation, left, and Boise State University intern Tara Rigby prepare auction items Friday for the nonprofit's April 8 charity auction and dinner.</p>
Bill Buley covers the city of Coeur d'Alene for the Coeur d’Alene Press. He has worked here since January 2020, after spending seven years on Kauai as editor-in-chief of The Garden Island newspaper. He enjoys running. | April 2, 2011 9:00 PM
COEUR d'ALENE - There's no other way for Tinka Schaffer to describe next Friday's fundraiser for the Children's Village other than calling it "a real treasure."
Which, of course, just happens to be the name of the event.
"We'll have lots of fun," said Schaffer, agency director.
Can't but help have a good time when people are encouraged to wear costumes to go along with the pirate theme. There will also be a buffet, and live and silent auctions offering trips, art, wine and baskets filled with gifts.
It's all for the kids of Children's Village.
"This is our largest fundraiser of the year to help support the basic needs of the children," Schaffer said.
The Real Treasure is 6 p.m. April 8 at the Coeur d'Alene Best Western Inn. Tickets are $48.
The goal of Children's Village is to care for children who have been abused, neglected, homeless, or are in a family crisis.
There are currently 12 children from birth to age 18 living in the Moyer Home, and 14 attending the Children's Village academy.
"We are full," she said.
It has been busy, with many families in difficult situations.
"Lots of families you and I might think of as average families," Schaffer said.
The Village also provides respite care, and gives out infant supplies to parents who can't afford to buy them.
While its budget of $824,000 sounds like a lot, it's not. Schaffer said of the kids living at the Moyer Home, Children's Village must raise 80 percent of the money.
"We don't turn away any children who don't have the funding," she said.
Last year was difficult for fundraising, and this year isn't any different. Grants and donations have fallen as the economy has struggled to recover. From small families to large corporations, people just don't have as much money to give.
"I think what we're seeing is the level of giving has continued, but the amount families can afford to give has dropped dramatically," Schaffer said.
But she knows everyone does all they can for the Village. She hopes to see many folks at The Real Treasure.
"We're so grateful to our community," she said.
For tickets, call 667-1189.
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