Our Events & Campaigns
Lafayette has many fundraising efforts throughout the year. 100% of the charitable donations raised are put into what we refer to as The Workers Challenge Fund. This fund is used to enhance the overall work experience of our employees with disabilities and ensure the stability of their future at Lafayette.
Here is a listing and description of all of Lafayette’s fundraising events and campaigns. If you have any questions please call Mary Beckerle, Development Director at 636-227-5666 x1127 or email Mary at mbeckerle@lafayetteindustries.com.
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Mouse Races – March
This event is a fun filled Saturday evening that’s the perfect way to beat the March blahs! It’s held at a convenient location. The evening includes mouse races, 50/50 mouse roulette, a silent auction and a raffle featuring great items. A $20 donation per person provides admission and snacks, including a fantastic taco buffet. There’s also a cash bar.
Regardless of your betting results for the evening, you will always end up a winner - helping adults with disabilities while having a great time with your family and friends!
Sponsorships $20 A sponsorship allows you to name a mouse. Your mouse will appear on the racing form. We suggest naming your mouse in honor of your favorite Lafayette employee!
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Golf Shootout – May
This is an event that all golfers enjoy, regardless of their skill level. It’s held at The Kirkwood Family Golf and Learning Center over a Saturday and Sunday. For $1 per shot, participants attempt to get the closest shot to the hole on a par 3. The 5 closest shots over the 2-day contest receive great prizes, including a first prize of $1,000. The Lafayette Work Center Family Picnic is also held in conjunction with this event on Sunday.
Sponsorships
Each sponsor is recognized by signage posted at the event with their name and sponsorship level. They will also be recognized in the commemorative event booklet and the monthly newsletter.
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$1000 Major |
$500 Ace |
$300 Eagle |
$200 Birdie |
$100 Par |
Patronships $25
Each patron is recognized in the commemorative event booklet and the monthly newsletter.
Golf Shootout Raffle $5 per ticket
A raffle is held in conjunction with the Golf Shootout. Tickets are sold for 2 months leading up to the event. There are 3 winners drawn for the raffle with a $1000 cash first prize. The drawing is held and the 3 winners are announced at the picnic. Winners do not need to be present to win.
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Baseball Buddy Campaign – June, July
This campaign gives Lafayette’s neighboring businesses the opportunity to sponsor one or more Lafayette employees for our Annual Night at the Ballpark. For $39 per sponsorship, a Lafayette employee gets to attend a Cardinals baseball game and receives a tee-shirt commemorating the evening. Each sponsor receives a thank you letter with a picture of the Lafayette employee(s) they’ve sponsored as well as a stand-up plaque to display at their business showing their support of adults with disabilities!
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Ladies Luncheon – October
This is a luncheon held every other year at Meadowbrook Country Club. It is a fun event organized by Lafayette’s female board members which includes a delicious lunch, oral auction and raffle. Items have a feminine appeal consisting of handbags, jewelry and other accessories. The day is hosted by Lafayette’s Executive Director, Rob Libera.
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Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive – October
Lafayette has been grateful to receive donations from several area Knights of Columbus councils each year. In return, many Lafayette employees and their family members donate their time to collect funds in the Annual Tootsie Roll Drive. Shoppers make cash donations to the Knights of Columbus collectors posted at the doors of many area businesses. Each October please look for the bright yellow and orange vests of the Knight’s collectors and make a contribution. In return you’ll receive tootsie rolls – and who doesn’t love those!
The following councils provide funding to Lafayette |
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St. Joseph’s Marian Council #9522 |
Our Lady of Fatima Council #4429 |
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Fall Appeal – November
This is the biggest fund drive of Lafayette’s campaigns and events and is critical to the success of our mission! It is a mailing campaign that goes out in late November to all of our constituents. The mailing includes a copy of The Workers Challenge Fund brochure. This brochure provides a breakdown and description of how charitable donations were allocated in the previous fiscal year* and lists all of Lafayette’s contributors for the given fiscal year.
*Lafayette’s fiscal year runs Oct.1 through Sept.30
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Support from Local Groups
The following local groupcs provide ongoing support by making regular monetary donations and volunteering their services at Lafayette Industries.
The following Groups Support Lafayette |
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Artisitic Women's Club |
Manchester United Methodist Church |
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