Hospice of Michigan kicks off statewide Barley, BBQ & Beats fundraiser in Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) – After a three-year pause, Hospice of Michigan’s annual Barley, BBQ & Beats fundraiser is again.

The statewide fundraiser, which began in Grand Rapids in 2016, kicked off the 2023 circuit with its first fundraiser occasion in Detroit at St. Andrews Corridor Friday evening. 

The not-for-profit’s fundraising occasion expanded to Detroit in 2018. The group’s occasion featured cocktails from native distilleries, barbecue courtesy of native pitmasters and eating places, and dwell music. Proceeds from the fundraiser assist Hospice for Michigan.

“It has been too lengthy since Hospice of Michigan has been capable of maintain our signature Barley, BBQ & Beats fundraiser in Detroit. Not solely is the occasion returning – it is coming again larger and higher than ever earlier than,” stated Megan Lacross, director of philanthropy for Hospice of Michigan. “It is really heartwarming to witness so many Michiganders come along with their fellow neighborhood members to expertise a few of metro Detroit’s greatest hand-crafted cocktails, scrumptious barbecue, and nice music – all in an effort to additional Hospice of Michigan’s mission in making high quality end-of-life care accessible for anybody who wants it.” 

Officers say as a result of the occasion has grown in reputation over time, additional dates have been set for the 12 months statewide:

• Grand Rapids: 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Might 6 at GLC Stay at 20 Monroe
• Cadillac: 5-9 p.m. on Friday, Might 19 at The Wex
• Ann Arbor: 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 21 at The Valley
• Traverse Metropolis: 5-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20 at Cathedral Barn
• Alpena: 6-10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3 at The Depot 

Any donations acquired will probably be doubled by the Steve and Amy Van Andel Basis. The “Make it a Double” Matching Reward will match all donations as much as $250,000. Proceeds from the occasion assist Hospice of Michigan’s Open Entry Program, which helps guarantee end-of-life care to all, no matter age, prognosis, or monetary circumstances. 

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