Proceeds from Celebrity Waiter Night, returning this May in Aiken, help young children flourish

For over 25 years, Celebrity Waiter Night has been an Aiken tradition and signature annual fundraiser for Children’s Place Inc., a therapeutic child and family development center whose mission is to protect, heal and strengthen children and families from the impact of trauma, abuse, neglect and other adverse experiences.

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Aiken residents encouraged to become a ‘Guardian Angel’ for Children’s Place

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Children’s Place Inc. is searching for guardian angels to become a shining light of hope for children in need this holiday season.

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Bank of America donates masks to area nonprofits

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AUGUSTA — Bank of America is partnering with more than 70 local organizations, leveraging an ongoing partnership with United Way of the Central Savannah River Area and United Way of Aiken County, to provide personal protective equipment, including 100,000 masks, to area residents. In Augusta and Aiken, which has experienced an increase in the number of coronavirus cases, Bank of America has been working to provide resources to vulnerable and underserved communities hit hardest by the coronavirus.

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Celebrity Waiter Night 2020

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On Monday, Aug. 31, Children’s Place Inc. held its annual fundraising event, Celebrity Waiter Night, in downtown Aiken and at several other locations.

Funds are generated through corporate sponsorships, tips from diners, and raffle ticket sales for a pair of diamond earrings donated by Floyd and Green Jewelers.  While the 10 participating restaurants earn profits from all dining options, Children’s Place takes in all tips and donations from diners, which goes back into the Therapeutic Childcare Program.

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Celebrity Waiter Night: Community serves up donations for Children’s Place in Aiken

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On Monday, Aug. 31, Children’s Place Inc. held its annual fundraising event, Celebrity Waiter Night, in downtown Aiken and at several other locations.

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Celebrity Waiter Night: Aiken community unites to support local children

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Since 1994, Celebrity Waiter Night has been the largest annual fundraiser for Children’s Place.

Year after year, the Aiken community comes together to support the work Children’s Place does through its many programs, all of which aid the development of young children and their families.

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‘Major financial issues’ caused by coronavirus make Children’s Place future uncertain

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Children’s Place Inc. encourages the public to leave notes of love and support for fathers every June on the sidewalks of Laurens Street, but this year the colorful chalk messages are shadowed by an overarching issue that has touched the lives of millions of people all over the world. 

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Children’s Place hosts Stand Up for Children donors

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On Wednesday evening, more than 40 of the earliest donors to construction of the new home for Children’s Place, Inc. gathered in the repurposed 1880s church currently serving as classroom space and dining hall for a thank you reception and update on the status of its modern, purpose-built replacement.

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