Doors of Hope has been selected to participate in the Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow’s Night for Nonprofits.

The Night for Nonprofits event will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center.

This annual event brings together local community nonprofits to celebrate their work and present innovative project proposals that align with one of LOFT’s five pillars of support: education, health and human services, arts and culture, community improvement, and municipal support.

“This platform allows us to showcase our project and its potential to alleviate homelessness in the Oxford-Lafayette area,” said director Mary Margaret Andrews. “Being selected highlights the importance of our work and brings us closer to achieving our mission of helping families at risk of homelessness gain self-sufficiency.”

The ninth Annual Night for Nonprofits will begin with an exhibition hour. Guests will have the opportunity to browse displays and tables set up to showcase the work that local nonprofits are performing in the community.

“We designed this event so that community members could participate in the awards,” said LOFT President Dr. Jody Holland, “and this year community members will have two opportunities to help award funds to deserving projects.”

All nonprofits taking part in the Night for Nonprofits will be competing for a $500 Crowd Favorite Award. Attendees will each receive a voting ticket at the door and will vote for the nonprofit they wish to win “Crowd Favorite.” Additional voting tickets may be purchased online or at the door for $10.

Alongside the Crowd Favorite award, community members have the opportunity to support nonprofit organizations by submitting words of affirmation. The nonprofit with the most affirmations will receive the $500 Good Works Award.

Doors of Hope serves the residents of the LOU community. The organization’s mission is to provide the tools and resources for families at risk of homelessness to retain housing and achieve self-sufficiency.

Learn more about their mission and service online at https://doorsofhopeoxford.org or call 662-234-1100.

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