Thanksgiving Ball FAQs

What ministries does this fundraiser support?

As part of this evening, we are eager to share with you the mission of VFM:

“To Help Families Around the World Follow Jesus for Generations.”

VFM pursues this mission by sharing its message in four meaningful ways:

1. Family and marriage conferences and events.
2. Family Vision podcast.
3. Resources for families and churches.
4. Coaching for couples and parents.

We will invite you to consider making a pledge to support our ministry as well as participate in a silent auction. Of course, you can support our ministry at any time with a tax-deductible gift through our secure website: VisionaryFam.com/Support

You can also mail a check to Visionary Family Ministries, 205 N Washington Street, Wheaton, IL 60187. VFM is a recognized 501c3 charitable organization. We will provide you with statements for all donations. Thank you!

What will we do and eat at the VFM Ball?

During the night there will be games, food, music, fellowship, and family worship. We will be accompanied by a jazz band and DJ, so your family will have the opportunity to learn a few new dances as well.

You can choose food from stations, including a pasta and taco bar, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Note that gluten-free options will be offered.

Is the Ball for kids, and how should our family dress?

This is a special evening designed for your entire family, so bring all the generations – toddlers, teens, parents, cousins, grandparents! We encourage you to “dress up” for the occasion. For some families this may mean formal attire, for others it could be Sunday best. This is a great chance to take your family picture for your Christmas card.

Is the $35 individual/$125 family ticket a donation to VFM?

Your individual or family ticket covers just some of the costs for your family’s food, so it is not a donation and therefore is not tax-deductible. We are grateful for our community sponsors whose generosity helped cover additional costs for this special evening.

I still have questions or want to donate an auction item or gift to VFM. Who do I contact?

Please reach out to Andi Liechty at andi@visionaryfam.com for more information.