For the first time since the annual raffle began in 2011, the grand prize has increased from $10,000 to $25,000. Since it began, the raffle has generated over $135,000 to benefit our residents in need of financial assistance at St. Joseph’s Home of Springfield, a 501(c)(3) organization. The suggested donation of the raffle ticket remains at $25.
For the 2018 Annual Raffle, the grand prize is $25,000, the second prize is $2,500, and the third prize is $1,000. There are also three Early Bird prizes of $500. Award winners of the Early Bird prizes are returned back to the main drawing for a chance at the top prizes.
The last day for ticket sales in Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at St. Joseph’s Home in the Development Office, online at www.saintjosephshome.org or visit us atwww.facebook.com/StJosSpringfield/
Early Bird Drawings will take place on October 5th, 12th & 19th. The top prizes drawings are Friday, October 26th. All drawings take place at 9:00 a.m. in the Holy Family Center. Donors need not be present to win.
2,000 tickets must be sold for prizes to be awarded. If fewer than 2,000 tickets are sold, the raffle reverts to a 50/50 cash prize of net proceeds. Prize winners are responsible for all applicable license fees, local, state and federal taxes. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Void where prohibited by law. No donation required to enter.
St. Joseph’s Home of Springfield has been providing loving care to Springfield’s elderly for 115 years. Founded in 1903 by the Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception, the Home is still sponsored by this religious community today.
St. Joseph’s Home of Springfield is located at 3306. S. 6th St. Rd., Springfield, IL 62703-4735. Please visit us online at www.saintjosephshome.org or at www.facebook.com/StJosSpringfield/
Jessica Becker
Director of Development, Communications & Marketing
St. Joseph’s Home of Springfield
Office (217) 529-5596 x 123
Cell (217) 725-8998
