Evangel University hosts four-day garage sale to raise funds for scholarships
The Evangel University Advocates, formerly known as the auxiliary, is preparing for its annual Colossal Sale to raise money for scholarships and academic projects.
The sale is May 18-21 in the Mabee Fitness Center on the northwest side of Evangel's campus.
The Advocates, made up of alumni and supporters, will accept donations from the public for the sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 10-12. The items can be dropped off at the Mabee Fitness Center.
“Since the founding of Evangel in 1955, members of the EU Advocates have been a constant support to the university by volunteering their time and talents,” said Michael Kolstad, EU’s executive vice president and chief of staff, in a news release.
“Their earliest efforts provided curtains and furniture in the dorms for our very first group of students.”
Items for sale include clothing, small appliances, jewelry, books, office items, furniture, toys and other household goods.
The annual fundraiser started in 1964 and went on hiatus in 2014. It was revived in 2019 after an influx of younger members.
In addition to scholarships, major projects funded by the Advocates include the Heritage Room in Riggs Hall, the large Schantz pipe organ in Spence Chapel, outfitting of the second and third floor lobbies of Trask Hall, lighting and stage curtains for Barnett Fine Arts Theatre, uniforms for Evangel’s marching band, and new cameras for the Communications Department.
The Colossal Sale will be open to the public at the following times:
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 18, 19 and 20
9 a.m. to noon May 21
Friday is half-price day where all items except furniture will be 50 percent off. Saturday is the bag sale, where shoppers will be able to fill a provided bag for $6.
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Evangel University hosts four-day garage sale for scholarships
