KTKA/Let's Help Telethon

When: Sunday, July 20, 2008, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: KTKA 49 ABC , 2121 SW Chelsea Dr., Topeka

Cost: Free

Age limit: All ages

Categories: Fundraiser, Volunteer Training

Description: Let's Help will be manning the phones at KTKA 49 ABC News Sunday seeking volunteers for the increasing demands the state of the economy has put on Topekans and other area residents.

Through a partnership with the television station, Let's Help has helped transform five homes involved in the Community Keeps Giving project.

Watch KTKA Channel 49 for the culmination of the project; a special broadcast airs at 6 Sunday.

During commercial breaks, those who can are invited to call in to give their time and money to Let's Help, a Topeka non-profit which supports a variety of community needs. Call (785) 215-8500. If you get a busy signal, keep calling.

Event posted July 16, 2008
Last updated July 16, 2008

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