Gianna’s Place will host its Celebrity Bingo Night fundraiser on Saturday at 5701 Venue, bringing together community members for an evening of food, prizes and fellowship while raising funds to support students facing unplanned pregnancies.
The event will begin with a cocktail hour from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by bingo at 7 p.m. at 5701 Venue, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. in Gainesville. Food will be provided by Texas Roadhouse. Tickets and additional event information are available at www.giannasplace.org/events.
Celebrity Bingo Night will feature dozens of prizes donated by local businesses and supporters, including Gator-themed merchandise, jewelry, golf outings, tennis lessons, massage packages, restaurant gift cards, escape room experiences, coffee gifts, holiday baskets and football prizes.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Gianna’s Place, a Gainesville nonprofit that provides housing, support and practical resources for students experiencing unplanned pregnancies. The organization’s mission is to help students continue their education while receiving the stability, encouragement and community support needed during a challenging time.
“Many students facing an unplanned pregnancy are trying to balance school, finances, housing, family conversations and uncertainty about the future,” said Susannah Peddie, executive director of Gianna’s Place, in a press release. “Gianna’s Place exists so students know they do not have to face those questions alone. We want students in Gainesville to know that help is available.”
Peddie said the organization currently has rooms available for students in need of housing and support and hopes the fundraiser will both raise critical funds and increase awareness of the services Gianna’s Place provides.
The event’s title sponsor is Merrill Lynch Davis, Westerburg & Associates. Additional support has been provided by numerous local businesses, families and prize donors, including Kendra Scott, Gators Dockside Jonesville, Hawkstone Country Club, Dave Porter Tennis, Alani, Request Physical Therapy, Piesanos, Escapology, Village Jewelers, Malgorzata’s Eclectic Gallery & Boutique, DB Racquet Club, UF Gymnastics, Ilene’s Gator Store, Opus Coffee, Pinspiration, the Mark Bostick Golf Course at the University of Florida, Mary Catherine Gilligan, Lucy Aguirre and other community supporters.
About Gianna’s Place
Gianna’s Place is a Gainesville-based nonprofit organization that provides housing, support and practical resources for students facing unplanned pregnancies. The organization works to ensure students can continue their education while receiving the stability, encouragement and support needed to move forward with hope.