LAS VEGAS – Project 150, founded in 2011 by local businessmen Don Purdue and Patrick Spargur who had heard about 150 homeless high school students at Rancho High School who needed support over the Christmas break, will celebrate and commemorate its 10th anniversary at its “Denim & Diamonds” fall fundraiser.
The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, from 7-10 p.m. at The Blind Center, 1001 N. Bruce Street, Las Vegas. The country-themed event with a flare of elegance will include fabulous food and themed cocktails, an ace-high silent auction, raffles and dancing to old and new country and western music, plus much more.
Funds raised at the event will help Project 150 provide meals, school supplies, scholarships, clothing, hygiene products, and more to homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students in more than 70 Southern Nevada high schools.
Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased online at www.project150.org or by calling 702-721-7150.
For more information about the event, Project 150, or to make a donation, visit www.project150.org or call (702) 721-7150.
About Project 150
Project 150 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization, founded in December 2011 by local businessmen Don Purdue and Patrick Spargur. The two had heard about 150 homeless high school students at Rancho High School in Las Vegas who needed support over the Christmas break. Since that time, Project 150 has expanded and now serves more than 6,000 registered and non-registered homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students in more than 75 schools throughout Nevada. Project 150 provides these students with food, clothing, school supplies, sports equipment, shoes, college and workforce readiness and other needs so they have what they need to continue school and be successful in life. Visit Project 150 at www.project150.org. Follow Project 150 on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.