The concept was simple but ambitious: a multi-course dinner cooked with local craft beer from Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Co., paired intentionally with each dish, and built around upcycled and imperfect ingredients. But we didn’t reveal the “imperfect” part until the very end. Guests enjoyed creamy mac and cheese made from cheese ends and topped with toasted… Continue reading A Dinner That Celebrated Craft Beer, Community, and Low-Waste Creativity
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How I Turned a Simple Idea into a Low-Cost Fundraising Model That Keeps Giving Back
Eight years ago, a Facebook memory reminded me of something that still makes me smile—and still inspires how I approach fundraising today. It was my very first successful event for UC Merced’s Bobcat Pantry, supporting food-insecure students. The concept? Simple. Effective. Low cost. We called it Pints for a Purpose. For $10, guests received a… Continue reading How I Turned a Simple Idea into a Low-Cost Fundraising Model That Keeps Giving Back
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