Phone banks operated 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
103.3 KFR Disc Jockeys go up on roof to start the activities at noon
Carrabba’s Italian Grill Fundraising Dinner – 6-8 p.m.
Friday -
Phone banks operated 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Dance-a-thon from 5-9 p.m.
Saturday -
Phone banks operated 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Glorious Girlfriend Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Disk jockeys come off the Roof at about 5 p.m.
Tips for Kids Fundraising – May 20-22:
The Shell gas stations will open their pumps and doors to businesses and school groups who will be pumping gas and washing windshields for Tips. Groups can typically make from $200-$350 in tips during a shift. Volunteer slots are open and interested groups should contact 269-388-2830 or www.roofsit.com to make a donation. The 103.3 KFR disc jockies will take to the roof at noon starting their “sit” on the roof to fight child abuse and neglect.
The Official Kick off Celebration to Roof Sit 2010, sponsored by Carrabba’s Italian Grill is scheduled for Thursday May 20 at 6:15 p.m. at the Roof Sit event site, on the corner of South Westnedge and Milham. This is a fundraising event targeted to raise $7,500 to support two programs at the Community Healing Centers, the Children’s Advocacy Center and Infant and Parent Services. The overall Roof Sit event fundraising goal is $75,000.
The Carrabba’s Italian Grill Celebration is the official kick-off to Roof Sit. Carrabba’s Italian Grill has generously donated 200 dinners and tickets are sold for $20 as a fundraising event targeted to generate $4,000 for Roof Sit. This is a family event targeted to reinforce our commitment to strong families and supporting children’s needs. The dinner ticket includes: appetizers, a two course dinner, dessert and beverages. Tickets can be purchased by calling 269-343-1651, ext. 154. The meal is served outdoors in a picnic format and will include: Italian French Bread, Caesar salad, Chicken Marsala and Penne Pomodoro. The dessert feature is the Sogno Brownie, or as they say in Italy, the “Chocolate Dream” Brownie.
The event will feature a One-in-Ten Auction and participants will be able to bid on items by purchasing an auction bid in the amount of one-tenth of the item’s value. With only ten bids sold per item, each participant has a one-in-ten chance of winning the item when the roulette wheel is spun. All the items have been donated by area businesses and individuals in an effort to raise money for these important programs that benefit our children in our community. There will be approximately 30 featured auction packages.
Friday - May 21
Make sure you bring your dancing shoes because Roof Sit is cutting up a rug! The dance-a-thon, taking place May 21 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the event site on Westnedge and Milham, is an event that tests dance partners stamina and skills. Couples will dance for as long as they can to outlast competing partners. But make sure you’re not just swaying back and forth, otherwise our event judges will ask you to leave the floor! The couple that dances the longest will receive prizes. The cost to participate is $20 per couple. Partners will receive a complimentary 15 minute break during the dance-a-thon to catch their breath.
Saturday - May 22
The “Glamorous Girlfriends Party,” taking place Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is one of Roof Sits newest events! Come to the event site on Westnedge and Milham and be treated like a star. Get your hair cut and styled, receive a manicure, or have your make up done by stylists from HairMasters, Master Cuts, and Phantastic Nails & Massage. All services are a $5 donation which goes directly to programs at The Community Healing Centers. So come out with your girlfriends for an afternoon of fun and beauty and be treated like the glamorous girl you are!
Tips-For-Kids 2010
Applebee's on S. Westnedge
$ 109.01
CAP/COP at the Community Healing Centers
$ 313.00
CHC Volunteers
$ 64.18
Community Healing Centers Staff
$ 112.53
Comstock High School National Honors Society
$ 444.69
Early Intervention Protection Programs at CHC
$ 228.11
Everest Institute
$ 213.85
Galesburg Shell Team and the Jones' Family
$ 1,493.00
Gull Lake Alumni -Caitlin's Crew
$ 163.55
Gull Lake High School Alumni
$ 206.88
Jess Martignon
$ 149.98
Jim Gilmore Treatment Center - New Beginings
$ 121.88
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers
$ 2,009.34
Kalamazoo United LaCrosse Team
$ 186.00
Lakeside Academy on Friday
$ 129.59
Lakeside Academy on Saturday
$ 235.72
Michigan State Youth Convention
$ 814.65
Mike and Lynnette - CHC Staff
$ 167.44
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
$ 193.32
Portage Northern High School Student Senate
$ 785.67
Portage United Church of Christ
$ 193.65
REMAX of Kalamazoo
$ 255.92
Rick Rynd
$ 119.00
Rick Rynd
$ 163.04
SWAT Fitness Club
$ 178.53
Vicksburg High National Honor Society
$ 566.24
Roof Sit is a yearly event that raises money to treat and prevent child abuse. 103.3 KFR Morning show hosts together with the team from KFR take turns throughout the three days living on the roof during the day. At night, the Community Healing Center therapists, the people that work with children who have been abused and neglected, will sleep on the roof of Helzberg Diamonds and Hairmaster Building at Southland Mall. Together the 103.3 KFR team and the Community Healing Centers take to the roof for 3 days and 3 nights, broadcasting Live to raise money and awareness to fight child abuse and neglect
Who benefits from the money raised for Roof Sit?
Children who live right here in our community benefit by receiving help from the Children’s Advocacy Center. Families benefit when Infant and Parent Services social workers provide help, guidance, and support to families that are at-risk for child abuse and neglect.
How does Roof Sit work?
Over 1,000 individuals, businesses, service groups, schools and school groups help to raise money for Roof Sit. Fundraising takes place before, during and sometimes after the event. Prior to the Roof Sit Event Days (May 20-22), groups plan independent fundraisers, so that when the Event takes place May20-22, they can come down to Roof Sit at the corner of Westnedge and Milham Road in Portage on top of the Helzberg Diamonds/Hairmasters building and make their donation. There are many ways for groups to raise money. Use this website as a resource guide to make fundraising easy and fun. We will come and meet with you and your group to help identify a fundraising program that will be rewarding and supportive. And, remember, as we plan for May 20-22, during Roof Sit it’s easy to participate. Here’s what people do:
Call in and make donations: 269 488-7580
Stop in at the event headquarters and bring in their donations
Drive by to donate we have volunteers who will come to your car.
