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April 2026
Dine Out Days at Denny’s
Dine at Denny’s in Waterloo on the THIRD Thursday of every month and they will donate a portion of their proceeds to Helping Strays!
Rescue Readers
Join us for tons of fun at the April Rescue Readers event! Read to the shelter pets, tour the shelter, make crafts.
Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA
Healthy Kids Day is a national YMCA initiative focused on improving the health and well-being of kids and families. Healthy Kids Day is celebrated at Ys across the nation to inspire children and families to stay mentally and physically active during the upcoming summer season. Helping Strays will be at Healthy Kids Day at the Monroe…
Shelter Slumber Pawty
Join this collaborative fundraiser event that brings together animal welfare organizations to raise funds and awareness. Wear your favorite pajamas to our pawty!
Queen of Hearts drawing
The Helping Strays Queen of Hearts drawing takes place every Monday at 7pm at Pair of Dice bar in Columbia, IL. Participants purchase tickets for a chance to win a growing jackpot while supporting a great cause. All proceeds go directly toward caring for homeless animals at Helping Strays.
General Board Meeting – open to the public
Board of Directors Meeting open to the public 7 pm at Helping Strays 4221 Hanover Rd Columbia, IL
Dine Out Days at Joe’s Pizza & Pasta
Dine at Joe’s Pizza & Pasta in Columbia on the THIRD Tuesday of every month and they will donate a portion of their proceeds to Helping Strays!
Dine Out Days at Salt & Honey
Dine at Salt & Honey in Waterloo on the FOURTH Friday of every month and they will donate a portion of their proceeds to Helping Strays!
Dog Adoption Event at PetSmart
Join us at PetSmart in Belleville for a dog adoption event. We will have many of our adoptable dogs on hand for you to meet and adopt. They will all be spay/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped…ready to go home that day! Come meet your new best friend!
Queen of Hearts drawing
The Helping Strays Queen of Hearts drawing takes place every Monday at 7pm at Pair of Dice bar in Columbia, IL. Participants purchase tickets for a chance to win a growing jackpot while supporting a great cause. All proceeds go directly toward caring for homeless animals at Helping Strays.
Dine Out Days at PAWZ Bar and Grill
Dine at PAWZ Bar and Grill in Columbia on the LAST Wednesday of every month and they will donate a portion of their proceeds to Helping Strays!
May 2026
Dine Out Days at Millers on Main
Dine at Millers on Main in Columbia on the FIRST Monday of every month and they will donate a portion of their proceeds to Helping Strays!
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