Freshwave Ministries is hosting a fundraising dinner next month.
The Ladner-based ministry serves the less fortunate in the Downtown Eastside, serving food and giving out groceries, clothing and other items.
The Christian organization is hoping to raise funds and awareness and hopefully attract new donors and volunteers, says board of directors chair Dawn Magee.
She says the ministry does "friendship evangelism."
CEO Carey Muir says that's about becoming friends with the people they're serving.
"We're not down there to necessarily preach or pound the gospel down their throats," he says.
There will be a silent auction, including a custom-built bicycle, a few songs from local singer/ songwriter Christine Magee and a presentation about the ministry.
The fundraising dinner is set for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Cedar Park Church, 5300-44th Ave., Ladner. The church is Freshwave's home base.
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
For advance tickets contact Magee at 604-943-8094.
For more on Freshwave, visit www.freshwaveministries. com.
