Batavia church's flamingos a fun way to raise housing relief funds

Flamingos are flocking the Fox Valley! Calvary Episcopal Church in Batavia is raising money for the Batavia Ministerial Association's Housing Relief Fund.

Parishioners are donating to get a flock of plastic lawn flamingos sent to unsuspecting lawns all around town. It's a fun and flashy way to raise money for a great cause!

To donate or volunteer to move the flock around, visit www.facebook.com/calvaryepiscopalbatavia.

The Batavia Ministerial Association is raising money for a new housing relief fund. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many in the community are struggling to keep up with rent and mortgage payments. For many the hardest days are still ahead. If housing isn't stable, very little in life can be.

One hundred percent (100%) of money raised will be distributed to the Tri-City Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul at Holy Cross Catholic Church, and Shepherd's Heart at Chapelstreet Church, to be used for the sole purpose of providing assistance to people who need it.

Though each has their own service areas, these organizations serve clients in Batavia, North Aurora, Geneva, St. Charles and beyond. They are well-established and trusted by the community and are equipped to handle applications and provide case management to those who request assistance, which will further the impact of donations.