"REAP the Benefit 2016: A Night on the Farm," a benefit event for The Refugee Response, takes place on Aug. 27, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ohio City Farm.
This special evening is an opportunity to experience a summer night at the nation's largest contiguous urban farm set against the backdrop of our beautiful city skyline. Cleveland's top chefs will create unique dishes utilizing produce cultivated by farm trainees. Guests will also enjoy live music and entertainment by members of the Cleveland refugee community.
While the event highlights local businesses and increases community awareness about refugees, funds raised through "REAP the Benefit" are an investment in a path to self-sufficiency for local refugees. Donations directly benefit students in the Refugee Response home-tutoring program that need academic support to thrive in an environment with a new language. Farm trainees will be empowered to secure employment using their agrarian skills through the Refugee Empowerment Agricultural Program.
As an added attraction, this year's event features a Dinner for a Year raffle package, where one lucky winner will receive a $100 gift certificate each month for 12 months of dining. Restaurant participants include Dante, Crop, Flying Fig, Nano Brew, Spice Kitchen and The Plum Cafe. Enter the raffle at www.refugeeresponse.org.
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