The Murray County Early Childhood Initiative is looking for members of the community willing to spend time “in jail” for the benefit of our youngest citizens at the 12th Annual Jail and Bail event. The fundraiser will take place during the Murray County Fair on Wednesday, August 16th.
The Murray County Early Childhood Initiative was established in 2006 and sponsors educational outreach programs for children from birth to age 5 to increase school readiness and support families. Families Reading Every Day (FRED) events, Preschool Open Gym, Books for Businesses, children’s music concerts, the annual Family Fair, ECFE on Wheels, and other projects to benefit children in Murray County are funded with the money raised during the Jail & Bail event.
Participating community members will be charged with crimes like “conspiring with others for the betterment of the community” or “contributing to the well-being of minors” in this lighthearted fundraiser. “Imprisoned” citizens must raise a minimum of $100 to bail themselves out of jail.
Everyone is invited to visit the jailed community members on the east lawn of the Murray County Courthouse in Slayton from 2-7 p.m. and help raise funds for Early Childhood Initiative activities in Murray County.
For more information about volunteering for the annual Jail and Bail event, contact Marilyn Carlson at 836-6552 or toll free at 1-800-348-0021.
The Minnesota Early Childhood Initiative is a network of local community coalitions, including the Murray County Early Childhood Coalition, working with the Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) to increase school readiness for children ages birth to 5 and engage citizens in advocacy for increased investments and sound public policy for young children and their families. SWIF is an active partner to 13 coalitions, providing leadership, resources and funding to assist in implementing strategic action plans. To learn more, visit www.swifoundation.org.
