In 2010, Bright Star Dental of Las Cruces held a silent auction to benefit Gospel Rescue Mission, offering art by Dr. Brian Gilbert, Brian Fallstead and Alice Terry. The event raised $2,015 to support the efforts of the non-profit that provides services to those in need throughout the Mesilla Valley. In addition, the visitors to the auction contributed several large boxes of food for the mission’s food pantry.
Dr. Gilbert came up with the idea for an art auction as part of the preparation for moving to his new building, which took place in early August. “We wanted to do something to contribute to the community and decided that the Gospel Rescue Mission was the organization we wanted to support. I’m pleased that so many people bid on the art, enabling us to facilitate a donation of over $2,000,” Gilbert said.
Bill Wheeler, Executive Director of Gospel Rescue Mission, said, "This year the mission has experienced a significant increase in the number of mothers with small children needing emergency shelter, food and clothing compared to the last two years. We praise God that your auction gift has come at a time when our year-to-date donations have taken a big drop. It is incredible."
In addition, Wheeler pointed out that as of three months ago, their income was down $22,000 compared to the same time the previous year, but thanks to support such as this from Dr. Gilbert and those who bid on the art, they are now only $3,000 short of last year’s income.
Bright Star Dental holds a number of community-minded events each year, including Dentistry From The Heart in February and the Halloween Candy Buy Back. It is located at 2010 E. Lohman, in the former Blockbuster Video location.
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