Junior Achievement hosting Purse Bingo to benefit Cass and Fulton county schools
Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana is hosting a fundraiser later this month where participants have a chance to win purses from several top brand names while supporting students in Cass and Fulton counties.
Designer Purse Bingo will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 25 at the Vibrant Event Center, 1100 Riverside Drive, Logansport. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $45 and include 10 games of bingo and one complimentary beverage. Additional bingo cards are available for purchase along with raffle opportunities, food and beverages.
Guests ages 21 and older have the chance to win authentic designer purses from brands like Michael Kors, Kate Spade and Coach — all while supporting financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship education in local schools.
Proceeds will benefit schools in Cass and Fulton counties. Junior Achievement is a nonprofit organization funded by the local business community, foundations, individuals and special events like Designer Purse Bingo.
It provides students in knowledge of financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness.
For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, go to https://shorturl.at/dUISc.
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Junior Achievement hosting Purse Bingo to benefit Cass and Fulton county schools
Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana is hosting a fundraiser later this month where participants have a chance to win purses from several top brand names while supporting students in Cass and Fulton counties. Designer Purse Bingo will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 25 at the Vibrant Event Center, 1100 Riverside Drive, Logansport. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $45 and include 10 games of bingo and one complimentary beverage. Additional bingo cards are available for purchase along with raffle opportunities, food and beverages. Guests ages 21 and older have the chance to win authentic designer purses from brands like Michael Kors, Kate Spade and Coach — all while supporting financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship education in local schools. Proceeds will benefit schools in Cass and Fulton counties. Junior Achievement is a nonprofit organization funded by the local business community, foundations, individuals and special events like Designer Purse Bingo. It provides students in knowledge of financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, go to
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