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April 2026
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
Makers on Main Street Adoption Event
Come to the Makers Market and Block Party! There will be lots of vendors, Columbia High School jazz band, food fundraiser, and adoptable dogs. Helping Strays will be there from 10am to 12 noon.
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!
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 Hopskeller Brewing Company
Dine at Hopskeller Brewing Company in Waterloo the FIRST Wednesday of every month and they will donate a portion of their proceeds to Helping Strays!
GiveSTL Day
Join thousands of generous members of the STL community in giving to their favorite charities on GiveSTL day, May 7th, 2026! https://www.givestlday.org/organization/Helpingstrays
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