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January 2026
Buy a Heart, Save a Heart
Purchase a heart for any donation amount and you will be helping cover the cost of expensive heartworm treatment for a shelter dog AND HELPING SAVE A LIFE. You can purchase a heart(s) at the following businesses: COLUMBIA: Birds Nest Design, Columbia Fit Body, Fabulous Finds, Fashion Attic, Helping Strays, Joe’s Pizza & Pasta, Khoury…
February 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.
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.
Rescue Readers!
Join us for tons of fun at the February Rescue Readers event!
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
Dog Adoption Event at Rural King
Join us at Rural King in Waterloo for a dog adoption event. We will have many of our adoptable dogs on hand for you to meet and adopt. 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 – El Paso MX Cocina
Dine at El Paso MX Cocina in Columbia on Wednesday, February 25 and they will donate a portion of the proceeds to Helping Strays!
March 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.
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.
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.
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