Save the Date
Artie's Party 2022
Friday, February 18, 2022
Artie's Party is our annual major fundraiser that benefits Outreach ministries and ministry partners locally, regionally, and globally. Our goal is $50,000 to provide a range of support for those who need it most.
Theme and more information coming soon!
All About Artie's Party
Who is Artie?
Artie's Party began over two decades ago as an eclectic art auction and dinner in support of mission and ministry. Artie was a brightly colored paper mache "mascot" chosen to represent the fun evening. Each year Artie would "fly" to a new locale or theme to set the stage for our fantastic evening.
What Outreach Ministries does Artie's Party provide for?
Outreach and Missions at Good Shepherd offers a robust assortment of assistance and many opportunities for involvement in purposeful, meaningful service. Through our committed Outreach partners including St. George's Community Center in Riviera Beach, South Florida Haiti Project, CROS Ministries, and Food For the Poor; our own Food Pantry that serves people in our community every week, Manna Bag Ministry, Gleaning, drives for local school children and their families, Backpack Ministry for people who are homeless; and international assistance to our partners in Haiti, Guatemala, and Honduras, we are helping real people who struggle ever day.
How does the party raise funds?
With the participation of sponsors, parishioners, and friends, we hold both silent and live auctions, host an in-person sophisticated event, and provide giving opportunities at any level.
How much does Artie's Party typically raise?
We generally raise $30,000 to $50,000 depending on participation. That's why it's so important that you join us this year! We can't wait to share the good news of Outreach Ministry at Good Shepherd.
How can I help?
We love your support! For hands-on tasks, Artie's Party needs volunteers to help run the event, decorate, assist with auctions. We also need donation items and sponsors to make it a success. If you have a business or know someone who would be interested in sponsoring Artie's Party, please let us know!
Thanks to Our 2021 Community Partners
About the Event
This is the twentieth year of Artie's Party
While we hoped at the end of last year's event to plan a spectacular 20th anniversary celebration for this year, it just didn't work out that way. So, we've gone virtual! Now you can join us for the hour if you're in south Florida, the south of France, or anywhere there is an internet connection!
The pandemic not only changed our event plans, but it forced us to examine the ways Outreach & Missions impacts people directly, and how we can stretch even further to meet growing needs.
Artie's Party funds our annual Outreach & Missions budget completely -- that's $35,000, every year. This event puts food on the table; it gives a toothbrush to a child who doesn't have one; it buys a new wheelchair battery that allows a senior citizen to remain mobile.
Through Outreach initiatives, we make meals at community centers, we educate students through ministry partners, we pick peppers and corn, we provide clothing and shoes to people who need them, and we give backpacks of supplies to those who must carry their belongings every day. We meet people where they are with assistance and a prayer for resilience.
This is an opportunity to demonstrate your gratitude in a meaningful, purposeful way. This is a way you can serve as Christ in the community.
Thank you! for your support of this vital ministry!
