You’re Invited: Sheltering Hearts Fundraising Dinner
The Christian Shelter is honored to invite you and your organization to Sheltering Hearts, our annual fundraising dinner dedicated to providing housing, hope, and compassion to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community.
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
📍 Location: Wicomico Youth & Civic Center – Midway Room (500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21804)
⏰ Time: 5:30 p.m. – Appetizers & Fellowship | 6:00 p.m. – Dinner
👗 Attire: Semi-formal
Why Sheltering Hearts Matters
The Christian Shelter remains committed to making a meaningful difference for those in need by offering a safe haven, vital resources, and supportive services. Proceeds from Sheltering Hearts directly support our mission by helping us:
- Maintain and expand essential programs
- Respond to emergency needs
- Improve shelter facilities
- Acquire critical resources
- Build strong community partnerships
- Raise awareness and ensure long-term sustainability
Your participation plays a vital role in helping us continue this work.
What to Expect
This year’s event will be an evening of inspiration, reflection, and community, featuring:
- A keynote address by Pastor Dana Stauffer, Lead Pastor of City Church Fruitland
- Contemporary and traditional music
- A powerful video testimony from former guests whose lives have been impacted by the Christian Shelter
How to Participate
We warmly invite you to attend and/or support the event as a sponsor.
- Individual Tickets: $75 per person
- Sponsorship Opportunities: Begin at $250
RSVP Information
Please RSVP by March 31, 2026, by contacting:
Sister Shanika Manual
📞 410-749-5673
📧 ShanikaM@christianshelter.org
Join Us in Making a Difference
By attending Sheltering Hearts, you’re doing more than supporting an event — you’re helping to create stability, dignity, and hope for those facing homelessness while strengthening the fabric of our community.
We sincerely hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening.
In His Service,
Laura Hurley
Fundraising Committee Chair, Christian Shelter
