Backpack raffle underway for area children

Backpack raffle underway for area childrenPrizes from R&C Auto will be awarded this year to those who donate backpacks to the Open Door Mission for a child to use in the coming school year. There are also gift baskets up for grabs. Provided photo.

The Tioga County Open Door Mission recently announced that there are prizes available to win for helping out local kids in need! R&C Auto is donating one free oil change and tire rotation to a lucky donor who happens to bring in a backpack donation.

The Tioga County Open Door Mission and Red Door are also hosting a gift basket raffle. To enter, donate either five dollars or a new backpack for a child to use in the coming school year. There are six themed gift baskets up for grabs including a baby basket, a beauty basket, a country basket, two autumn baskets,  and a grilling basket. 

All donations must be received at either the Tioga County Open Door Mission locations or R&C auto by Aug. 16. On that day, from 1 to 6 p.m., the Open Door Mission and R&C auto will be hosting a big celebratory event to pull the winners for all six baskets, the oil change and tire rotation, and even a new bike! 

The event will be held at R&C auto’s location at 2100 Route 17C, right in Owego.

The Open Door Mission/ Red Door is a non-profit organization that has served the community for over 50 years, providing a men’s sober living shelter, three food pantries, an outreach center, and ten recovery meetings every month. 

The backpack for kids event has been helping provide children in need with supplies and a backpack for school for over 15 years.

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