Downers Grove Garden Walk to benefit Bridge Communities

The 18th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk is offering an opportunity to view some of the most beautiful gardens in the area on Saturday, July 13.

It’s also a fundraiser that supports the work of Downers Grove First United Methodist Church Bridge Board in providing transitional housing and mentoring for previously homeless families.

The garden walk will be 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tickets for the 2024 Garden Walk are now on sale. Tickets are $20 in advance and may be purchased at the following locations:

• Anderson’s Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove;

• Community Bank of Downers Grove, 1111 Warren Ave.;

• Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts, 528 N. Cass Ave., Westmont;

• The Growing Place, 25W471 Plank Road, Naperville;

• Online (electronic tickets) at dgfumc.org.

Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the garden walk (July 13) for $25 at any of the gardens or in the church parking lot from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The event will be held rain or shine.

Visit dgfumc.org to see photos of the beautiful gardens and for updated information. The church appreciates your support and knows you will enjoy the time spent outdoors in the lovely gardens.

The church’s Bridge Board is a program partner with Bridge Communities, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Bridge Communities’ focus is to transform the lives of homeless DuPage County families by guiding them to a better future. This is accomplished by providing housing, mentoring, direction, hope, encouragement, and a stable environment where families can become self-sufficient and sustain their independence.

The cost to support each family is around $12,000 to $14,000 annually, and each family is mentored for two years.

The garden walk is the main fundraiser for these efforts, with 100% of the proceeds going to support the families.

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