MADD Poets Society, Inc., hosts fundraiser

Madd Poets Society, Inc., is scheduled to present its annual fundraiser, “An Evening of Words IV” from 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, in the Huntington Meeting Room at the Toledo-Lucas County Main Library, 325 Michigan St.  This free event will feature food and poetry performances.  Donations are welcome.

According to the organization, the mission of the Madd Poets Society is to empower the development of citizens and individuals.  The organization actively facilitates learning through service, preservation, discovery, synthesis and the dissemination of knowledge while fostering an inclusive, culturally diverse environment.

The goal of Madd Poets Society’s Youth Program is to expose at-risk teens to a positive and well-rounded environment.  Through the gift of self-expression and the appreciation of the cultural arts, participants are encouraged to embrace the possibilities of one’s self-worth and are challenged to succeed.  To learn more about Madd Poets Society, Inc., log on to www.maddpoetssociety.org.