The Women’s Service League of Berrien County will host the 58th annual Charity Ball on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph. This black-tie optional event is a long-standing tradition in Southwest Michigan and has helped numerous charities, including Pennies from Heaven, The Alex Mandarino Foundation, The Benton Harbor Girls Academy, and Sarrett Nature Center.

This year all proceeds benefit Mosaic Christian Community Development Association. Money raised will benefit their Jobs for Life program as well as aiding in their capital campaign effort. Mosaic focuses on two key needs in our community- jobs and education. At the heart of what they do is connecting people to each other and resources that foster community development, while focusing on four key values: Empowerment, Reconciliation, Sustainability, and Listening.

The 2017 Charity Ball event will begin at 6:00 pm with cocktails and tours of the Box Factory. The evening will continue with a raffle, progressive dinner at 7:00 pm featuring local cuisine, and dancing that will last until 11:00 pm. Tickets for the event cost $75.00 per person and can be obtained by contacting Mary LoPresti at mmlopresti@yahoo.com or by sending a check and the names of guests to WSL c/o Mary LoPresti, PO Box 871, St. Joseph, MI 49085.

Women’s Service League, founded in 1931, is a not-for-profit organization comprised of 55 active members and over 100 life members committed to promoting volunteerism and improving the community through positive action and leadership. For more information please visit www.womensserviceleague.org