The 6th Annual Black Swamp Benefit Bazaar, held June 15-16 to benefit Sunshine Inc. of Northwest Ohio and Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), raised a total of $180,000 during weekend events. According to Bob Aschliman, treasurer of Black Swamp Benefit, Inc., that preliminary total is down from 2005’s record collection but is a big improvement over 2006.
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The Black Swamp Benefit Bazaar is a fun family event with a purpose-raising funds for, and awareness of, the global relief work of Mennonite Central Committee and the local work of Sunshine Inc. of Northwest Ohio. Funds raised help care for people in need, establish new sources of clean drinking water and assist people with disabilities. Whether you are a donor, a buyer or an event participant, you can feel good that you are helping others in a way that makes a real difference
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