DIG Furniture Bank to host Fresh...

MILTON — DIG Furniture Bank invites community members, art lovers, and sustainability advocates to its signature fundraising event, Fresh StART, on July 12.The event, held at the Art Academy of Milton, begins with an exclusive VIP Hour at 5 p.m., followed by general admission from 6 to 10 p.m. This one-of-a-kind evening will celebrate creativity, community and the power of second chances, all in support of DIG’s mission to restore dignity through reuse.Fresh StART features an inspiring live and silent auction of upcycled artwork and refurbished furniture pieces, each uniquely crafted to reflect DIG’s vision of sustainability and transformation. Guests will enjoy music, small bites and beverages, and a chance to connect with fellow supporters and past clients in a festive, mission-driven atmosphere.“This event is a celebration of everything DIG stands for: giving new life to things — and people — that have been overlooked,” Emily Gorski, executive director of DIG, said. “Every piece up for auction tells a story of hope, restoration and the beauty of second chances.”Cocktail attire is encouraged, and guests must be 18 or older to attend.Proceeds from Fresh StART support DIG Furniture Bank’s work in providing essential furniture and household items to families transitioning out of homelessness, fleeing abuse, or recovering from hardship in Union, Snyder, and Northumberland counties.Special thanks to the following financial and in-kind sponsors for making the event possible: Mitzi Means, Herbert Rowland and Grubic Inc, WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital, Joe and Cathleen Stenglein, Nicole Peterson and Brad Niemiec, Thrivent Financial, Susquehanna Community Bank, Equity Roofs, Amanda Nichols Photography, Hess Auctioneers, Art Academy of Milton, Bread & Water Printshop, Plate and Platter Catering, Gilly’s Lilies, New Trail Brewing, Union Cellars, and The UPS Store — Lewisburg.For more information or to purchase tickets, visit digfb.org/fresh-start.