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Williamsburg will host its first Classic Car Show, organized by Pathways of Hope, to raise $100,000 for childcare and preschool scholarships. Scheduled for October 11, the event features up to 150 classic cars, live music, and food trucks, with free admission for spectators. Car owners can register for a fee. This community initiative aims to assist vulnerable families while offering engaging activities for attendees. Pathways of Hope also seeks sponsors and plans an online art auction later in the year.
Williamsburg will host its inaugural fundraising event, the Classic Car Show, organized by the newly established Pathways of Hope, on October 11. The event aims to raise $100,000 to assist parents with financial support for childcare and preschool scholarships.
The Classic Car Show will take place at the Kensington School and the Chesapeake Bank Data Center Parking Lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This engaging community event is expected to feature up to 150 classic cars, showcasing vehicles from various eras. In addition to the classic cars, attendees will enjoy live music provided by a DJ and food trucks offering a variety of culinary options. While admission to the show is free for spectators, car owners wishing to participate will be required to pay a registration fee.
Pathways of Hope, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, aims to impact the community by addressing pressing social issues through a variety of support services. The foundation collaborates with local organizations and government entities in the City of Williamsburg, as well as James City County, upper York, and New Kent. Among its offerings are resources for childcare assistance to parents and guardians, tutoring services for at-risk children, a daycare program for seniors aged 55 and older, and caregiver training and support.
The motivation for establishing Pathways of Hope stemmed from a need identified over 15 years ago by members of the Hickory Neck Church. Board members Denise Fehrenbach and Paula Corbett Simmons, after researching preschool and childcare needs in the region, recognized the urgent requirement for community support in these areas. The funds raised from the car show will primarily assist families unable to afford quality preschool and daycare services.
Pathways of Hope is actively seeking sponsorships and community contributions to enhance the car show experience, including a 50/50 raffle that promises excitement for attendees. This fundraising event not only aims to reach its immediate financial goals but also serves as a rallying point for community engagement and support for vulnerable families.
In addition to the Classic Car Show, Pathways of Hope plans to hold an online art auction later in the year, with further details yet to be announced. The organization has already commenced the collection of artworks for this auction, showcasing the creativity and inspiration present within the local community.
For those interested in making donations, volunteering, or registering vehicles for the Classic Car Show, more information can be found on the Pathways of Hope website.
This event represents a significant opportunity for local residents to come together, celebrate community spirit, and support a foundation dedicated to fostering hope and assistance in Williamsburg and surrounding areas.
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