College Fund Helping the Native Community for the Holidays

Nov 15, 2011 | Blog, Inside the College Fund

panoramic view of the Elders Dinner set-up

Panoramic view of the 2009 Elder’s Dinner.

 

The American Indian College Fund has caught the holiday spirit.

The Fund is holding its eleventh annual Holiday Dinner to honor American Indian elders in the Denver on Tuesday, December 13 at the Church of All Saints, 2559 S. Federal Boulevard. Doors open at 4:30 and the dinner commences at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to American Indians age 55 and older.

The dinner includes a traditional feast of buffalo, a visit from an Indian Santa Claws, and an entertainment program.

The Fund is also collecting coats for a coat drive for needy Natives.

For information on how to donate coats, food and other items for the Holiday Dinner, or to volunteer as a server, please call 303-426-8900.

 

 

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