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Christina’s House Slates Third Annual Ball for Dec. 5

SPRINGFIELD — The public is invited to attend the third annual ball at Christina’s House on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Chez Josef in Agawam. The event, which will include food, music, dancing, raffles, and a silent auction, supports this unique Christ-centered ministry that helps homeless women and children in the Springfield area.

Every day in Springfield, women with children go without basic housing and food. Christina’s House is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that was created more than three years ago to change this. The organization is more than just a shelter for women, aiming to become a resource and a home. Christina’s House supports all residents with an educational transitional program that provides emotional, spiritual, and physical support.

“Our goal is to equip the women and children in this home with the skills they need to be successful, confident, and independent,” said Shannon Mumblo, a member of the board of directors and director of business development for Christina’s House.

The most difficult challenge, Mumblo added, has been turning away the many women and children in need of a home, hope, and healing. The organization receives e-mails and calls every day from individuals looking for help, and plans to continue to grow with the support of the community and donations made by local businesses.

“With every one family we are able to help, we know countless generations will be impacted,” Mumblo said. “I know that I am helping to make a lasting change in the lives of these women and children. I also know that I am being a light and that God is using me to fulfill his mission at Christina’s House.”

For the past two years, more than 200 supporters of Christina’s House have come together to eat, mingle, and dance at the gala fund-raising event. This year it will continue with plenty of raffle items, including the chance to win a $2,500 diamond ring. A silent auction will allow attendees to bid on items such as signed sports memorabilia from Wade Boggs and Rob Gronkowski, a weeklong getaway to Naples, Fla., flatscreen TVs, and more. All items have been donated to support the organization and raise funds.

All money raised at this event, the organization’s largest fund-raiser of the year, directly benefits Christina’s house and the women and children who reside there. Those who can’t attend the ball are welcome to make monetary donations or purchase tickets for the ring raffle (the winner of the diamond ring will be announced at the ball). To purchase tickets for the event or the ring raffle, or for more information, visit www.christinashouse.org.