Hagerstown, MD – May 27, 2025 – Giddy up and give back! Children In Need, Inc. is pleased to announce sponsorship opportunities for its upcoming Soles of Hope: Wild Wild West fundraiser—a rootin’-tootin’ community event to raise money for Children In Need and to distribute brand new shoes to local children living in poverty. This Western-themed celebration will take place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Elmwood Farms Bed & Breakfast in Williamsport, MD.

Soles of Hope helps ensure that thousands of children in Washington County head back to school with new, properly fitting shoes—boosting confidence, promoting health, and removing barriers to academic engagement. With need at an all-time high, this year’s event aims to go even bigger—and we’re inviting businesses and individuals to saddle up and join the cause.

The Wild Wild West themed fundraiser will feature:

• Live music by Mike Kuster
• Delicious BBQ by Still Smokin' BBQ
• Drinks by Conor the Irish Bartender
• A mechanical bull by The Bull Guys
• Lasso Demonstrations 
• Corn Hole
• Raffles and Tip Jars

Sponsorship opportunities range from $500 to $5,000 and include customizable benefits such as:

• On-site recognition and signage
• Logo inclusion on printed and digital marketing materials
• Complimentary tickets
• Opportunities to directly impact the lives of thousands of children

“Our goal is simple,” said Brittany Wedd, Executive Director of Children In Need, Inc. “We want every child to start the school year with dignity and hope—something as basic as a pair of new shoes can make a powerful difference. Through Soles of Hope: Wild Wild West, we’re inviting our community to come together for an evening of fun and fundraising that truly changes lives.”

To become a sponsor or to learn more about how your business can support Soles of Hope, please contact Brittany Wedd at Brittany@childreninneedwc.org..

About Children In Need, Inc.

Children In Need, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, and other essential items free of charge to children living at or below the federal poverty line in Washington County, Maryland. By reducing the economic burdens on families, Children In Need supports academic success and empowers children to thrive.