Downers Grove Garden Walk returns for 17th year July 15

The 17th annual Downers Grove Garden Walk will be July 15. The fundraiser benefits the Bridge Board of the First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove, which is a program partner with Bridge Communities, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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

Participants who buy a ticket for the event will enjoy a day of viewing gardens in the village of Downers Grove while helping to support previously homeless families.

Bridge Communities’ focus is to transform the lives of homeless DuPage County families by guiding them to a better future by providing housing, mentoring, direction, hope, encouragement and a stable environment in which families can become self-sufficient and sustain their independence.

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

The Garden Walk is the church’s main fundraiser for Bridge Communities with 100% of the proceeds from the event going to support the work of the Bridge Board.

Tickets for the 2023 Garden Walk may be bought at Community Bank of Downers Grove and Anderson’s Book Store in Downers Grove, Phillips Flowers & Gifts in Westmont and the Growing Place in Naperville.

Tickets may be bought online at dgfumc.org/gardenwalk.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on July 15, the day of the event.

Go to dgfumc.org/gardenwalk for descriptions and photos of the gardens.

Donations may be made online at dgfumc.org. Select the Giving/Online Giving link.

The church also will host a spring concert highlighting the musical talents of the congregation on March 3, 2024. Enjoy videos of previous concerts on the church’s YouTube channel.

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