ALTON – Junior League of Greater Alton will participate in this year’s Color for a Cause, a live mural coloring contest and shopping event that raises funds and awareness for local causes, from 5-7 p.m., March 12, at Alton Square Mall.
During the event, JLGA and other participating organizations will be provided a 6-foot mural and coloring supplies. Everyone has two hours to color their mural and shop on behalf of a cause. Patrons can shop anywhere in the mall and show their receipt in center court to earn a point for a participating cause.
The mall will donate $1 for each point earned and a $250 prize donation will be awarded to the organization with the most points and winning mural design, as determined by local guest judges.
Alton Square Mall has announced the organizations participating in Color for a Cause. In addition to Junior League of Greater Alton, they are: Community Hope Center, Inc., Good Samaritan House – Shelter of Granite City, IMPACT CIL, Make-A-Wish Southern Illinois, Olga’s Kitchen in support of Boys and Girls Club – Alton Chapter, Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis, Senior Services Plus, Inc. to benefit Feed the Need and TreeHouse Wildlife Center.
