Each year, companies and individuals become more and more dedicated to Eliada's Mission of Helping Children Succeed, so the list of Eliada's Special Events just keeps on growing. Our events serve not only as fundraisers to keep our programs operating, but also as a way to get to know our neighbors in the community. We hope you will take an active role in attending and / or sponsoring a special event with Eliada.

April

The Third Annual Alumni Reunion Weekend

April 19-20, 2008

Alumni, family of alumni, and former staff members are invited to attend the third annual alumni reunion weekend on Eliada's campus. Click here for more information.

Eliada's Inaugural Golf Classic

April 28, 2008

Eliada's Inaugural Golf Classic will be held at the Country Club of Asheville on April 28, 2008. The event promises to be a day of fun on the links, with all proceeds benefiting the children and families served by Eliada. This Captain's Choice tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1:00 pm, with award announcements and a reception commencing at approximately 5:30.  The registration fee of $200 includes golf, a pre-event dinner, a tournament lunch, a tournament reception, and a charitable donation.  To learn more, register and find out about sponsorship opportunities, visit our Golf Tournament Page.

May

Founder's Day

May 15, 2008

Eliada staff, board members, donors, and members of the community will gather on this day to celebrate Rev. Lucius B. Compton’s life and legacy.  This day will commence with breakfast and will include a program honoring a remarkable donor with the presentation of the Founder’s Award.  This special day will also include tours of campus and special presentations by Eliada students.

June

Second Annual Trout Rodeo

June 22, 2008

On Sunday, June 22, students from Eliada will travel to Sunburst Trout Farm to enjoy a day of fun, food, and fishing. The trout the kids catch will be sold the following week at The Lobster Trap and other downtown restaurants, with proceeds benefiting Eliada. Friends of Eliada are encouraged to visit The Lobster Trap during the week of June 23rd, enjoy a trout dish, and support Eliada at the same time. Call Carolyn Ashworth at 828.254.5356 x 113 for more information.

September

The Twenty-seventh Land of the Sky Bassmasters Bass Fishing Tournament

Late September 2008

Contact Gary Abernathy at 828.681.0113 to join these fishermen and women of The Land of the Sky Bassmasters for a day of fun, fishing, and philanthropy on Lake Keowee in South Carolina.

October

Second Annual Eliada Monster Dash 5K

October 25, 2008

The Second Annual Eliada Monster Dash 5K & Family Fun Run will feature a challenging 3.1 wilderness/road race through Eliada's historic and wooded campus. Run through Eliada’s ‘haunted orchard’ and past the old cemetery, but watch out for ghouls and goblins that may be hiding in the woods!  Registration is $20 until 10/23 and $25 after that. Call or email Kristen Brown at 828.254.5356 x 156 or kbrown@eliada.org for more information.
*Event Volunteers Needed

November

Christmas for the Children of Eliada

November 1 - December 12, 2008

In an effort to provide a joyous holiday for the children we serve, Eliada looks to individuals, churches and local business for support in collecting and sponsoring Christmas gifts. If you, your church, your coworkers or your business are interested in donating clothing, toys, other gifts or sponsoring an angel tree for Eliada's children, please contact Kristen Brown at (828) 254-5356 or kbrown@eliada.org. Your caring gift can help bring the Christmas spirit back to those who have lost their own.

December

The Fifth Annual Christmas Tea

December 6, 2008

The Fifth Annual Christmas Tea, held at The Inn on Biltmore Estate in December, welcomes the holiday season with tradition and grandeur. Enjoy an English Tea with tea sandwiches, scones, pastries and other sweets, a visit with Santa, Dickens carolers, live holiday music, Christmas gift drawings and a commemorative holiday ornament, all while making a difference in the lives of the children we serve here at Eliada Homes. Seating is limited. Advance reservations required by contacting Kristen Brown at 828.254.5356 x 156. Tickets are $50 per person.

Hometown Holiday Jam VII

December 2008

More info is available at www.hometownholidayjam.org.

Want to Host Your Own Event?

Eliada relies heavily on the support of community groups and individuals like you to make our programs happen. It takes passion, creativity, and of course, time, but the rewards and the smiles are invaluable.

If you have an idea for an event that you would like to host on behalf of Eliada, simply email Kristen Brown with our Special Events at kbrown@eliada.org and she will contact you to discuss your event and, ultimately, work with you to make your event successful, fun, and truly memorable.

Below you will find a few ideas of what individuals/groups have organized as fundraisers for Eliada in the past:

Host a company golf tournament or sporting event
If your work or leisure group is full of active people, a sporting event may be the perfect fundraiser.  You may want to host a walk-a-thon, golf tournament, Frisbee-golf tournament, etc.

Host a company casual day
This fundraiser can be incorporated into any size office, large or small. One day of the week, employees dress down for a donation to Eliada Services and Foundation. Eliada will provide stickers or pins for your employees to wear during their day of "business casual" clothing.

Host a company banquet or holiday partyMany corporations already host a company party. You can turn your party into a fantastic fundraiser by easily holding a silent auction, raffle or 50/50 drawing. Eliada can help you with your first auction or raffle item and offer ideas on how to elevate your current company event into a spectacular fundraising event.

Collect pledges for a personal goal such as a Marathon    Maybe you are celebrating your birthday with a personal goal such as competing in your first triathlon. You can easily raise funds and obtain great personal motivation by collecting pledges from your family, friends and co-workers for Eliada. Eliada will supply tax receipts to these individuals for pledges over $10.

Have friends donate to Eliada in lieu of birthday gifts
Is it your wish to make someone else's wish come true for your birthday? It's possible by having your family and friends donate money in lieu of birthday presents.

Come up with a unique fundraiser of your own
In the past Eliada has been the recipient of some very creative and unique fundraisers. They include: a bass fishing tournament, a racquet ball tournament, Easter egg hunts, a martial arts "Break-A-Thon," blood drives, angel trees, giving trees, walk-a-thons, and many more. The possibilities are endless!

Contact Kristen Brown at  kbrown@eliada.org with your ideas and do your part in Helping Children Succeed!