Jesse Cosby Center 56th Annual Black & White Gala

JESSE COSBY CENTER HOSTS 56TH ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE GALA Waterloo, IA – The Jesse Cosby Center is excited to announce its 56th annual Black and White Gala on Saturday, March 4. The event, emceed by Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart, will take place at UAW Local 838 (2615 Washington Street in Waterloo, Iowa). The doors open at 5:00 p.m. and guests will enjoy dinner, a silent auction, and live music. Located in the heart of Waterloo, the Jesse Cosby Center is a non-profit organization that provides meals, activities, services, and assistance for Black Hawk County. The Black and White Gala is its largest fundraising event of the year, with proceeds benefiting the center and its vital mission. “Our job is to help the community by way of safe support for our citizens,” said Josette Bates, Assistant to Director at the Jesse Cosby Center. “The center provides senior and youth activities, meals on wheels, food donations, rent and homelessness assistance, training, maintenance, and staff support. We have dedicated participants that visit every day and love being part of a new family. Seniors in particular want to enjoy life outside of their four walls and what better place to do it than a wonderful community center?” Individual tickets for the gala are $75 and tables (six seats) can be purchased for $400. Sponsorships are available as well. To purchase tickets and view sponsorship packages, visit bit.ly/JCGala23 or stop by the Jesse Cosby Center located at 1112 Mobile Street during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday). The event is black-tie formal. “We want everyone to know what the Jesse Cosby Center stands for and why we are here. Our doors are open to all,” said Bates. “The organization runs on donations and grants, making the gala an essential fundraiser in providing important resources for citizens. Not only do guests get to experience a fantastic evening and support the center, but we then use that to further find ways to lift up our community. We take our seniors and youth on local field trips. Our center was rated number one in the promotion of farmer’s market coupons. We believe that supporting other organizations as we continue to grow ourselves can make an even bigger impact in the lives of others.” “Our goal is to spread awareness of the center and its mission. We want the name Jesse Cosby Center on everyone’s lips so that our community knows they have a safe space, resources, kindness, and a warm meal waiting for them.”