Fall Events Fuel One Mission Cambridge's Work

CAMBRIDGE—This fall, One Mission Cambridge invites the community to gather for games, giving, and gratitude at two fundraisers to support ongoing work to provide vital resources to those living in poverty in Dorchester County.

The events will support the nonprofit’s expanding work in Dorchester County: Harvest and Hallelujah, a home-cooked meal and worship night hosted by Cambridge Wesleyan Church, and Gift Card Bingo, a high-energy afternoon of games, prizes and community connection at the Elks Lodge.



Harvest and Hallelujah will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Cambridge Wesleyan Church, 803 Race Street. The event includes a free lasagna dinner from 4 to 5:30 p.m., followed by praise and worship from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A love offering will benefit One Mission Cambridge.

“There’s no cost,” said Rebekah Kosten, fundraiser for One Mission Cambridge. “We’d rather people who need food get a free meal. And the people who can pay to support One Mission are encouraged to do so.”
One week later, One Mission hosts its first Gift Card Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 5, at Elks Lodge #1272, 5464 Elks Lodge Road, Cambridge. Doors open at noon, and games begin at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door.



“We’ve been successful the past two years doing purse bingos,” said Kosten. “But we wanted to try something new and see how the community would respond.”

Winners of the 20 regular games each will receive a $50 gift card. Special games include higher-value prizes such as a Panera “You Pick Two” certificate valued at $172. Donated cards include Walmart, Aldi, and a mix of local and national options.

The event also features a tricky tray raffle, with community-made baskets. Lunch and drinks will be available for purchase, with the Elks providing food service.

Event sponsors include Tides at River Marsh, Mullaney Insurance, and Shore United Bank. One Mission continues to accept donations of $50 gift cards, baskets, and financial contributions to support the event.
“Every dollar raised through these fundraisers goes right back into what we do at One Mission,” said Kosten. “Twenty-five percent of Cambridge lives in poverty. We’ve seen the need increase this year as prices have gone up. These events help us expand what we’re able to offer.”

Tickets for the Gift Card Bingo fundraiser are available online at onemissioncambridge.org or by contacting Kosten at fundraiser@onemissioncambridge.org or 443-205-9311.

One Mission Cambridge is open for services from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, at 614 Race Street. For additional information, visit onemissioncambridge.org, Facebook, or Instagram. Donations can be made to One Mission Cambridge, P.O. Box 1495, Cambridge, MD 21613.