FOHA plans Sept. 18 riverfront fundraiser for rescue care
Friends of Homeless Animals will host its annual Paws for a Celebration dinner Sept. 18 at River Creek Club in Leesburg, with a goal of raising $80,000 for medical care, training and shelter for homeless animals. Tickets and sponsorships are available now through FOHA’s event page.
Why it matters: - Friends of Homeless Animals is using the fundraiser to pay for urgent medical care, training and shelter for dogs and cats waiting for homes. - The event also supports FOHA’s role in Northern Virginia’s broader no-kill movement. - Best Friends Animal Society says Virginia is on track to become the largest no-kill state in the country.
What happened: - FOHA will host Paws for a Celebration on Friday, Sept. 18, from 7-9:30 p.m. at River Creek Club in Leesburg. - The annual fundraising dinner aims to raise $80,000 for animals in FOHA’s care. - VIP guests will get early access starting at 6:30 p.m. - Tickets and sponsorship packages are available now through FOHA’s event page. - People who cannot attend can still make a direct donation.
The details: - The event will feature dinner, live music and rescue stories from FOHA’s work. - The cocktail-attire evening will include a chef-curated buffet, live and silent auctions and a raffle. - River Creek Club is at 43800 Olympic Blvd, Leesburg, VA 20176. - FOHA serves Northern Virginia as a no-kill animal shelter focused on finding homes for dogs and cats. - FOHA also operates The Treasure Hound Resale Shop in Chantilly, with proceeds supporting the shelter’s mission.
Between the lines: - The fundraiser is both a donor event and a message about regional animal welfare progress. - FOHA is tying its pitch to a larger statewide no-kill trend, which may help deepen support from local donors and sponsors. - The organization is positioning direct event revenue as immediate operating support, not general fundraising overhead.
What’s next: - FOHA will continue selling tickets and sponsorships ahead of the Sept. 18 event. - Event proceeds will go toward the shelter’s ongoing care for homeless animals until permanent homes are found. - Additional support can come through direct donations for those who do not attend.
The bottom line: - FOHA is turning its signature dinner into a targeted fundraiser for the hands-on costs of rescue work.
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