The Hill Country Charity Ball Association announces on-line auction and raffle to benefit Habitat for Humanity

KERRVILLE, TEXAS, April 15, 2009 — The Hill Country Charity Ball Association, Inc., (HCCBA) celebrating its 23rd year supporting Kerr County charities, is excited to announce a new on-line auction available through www.texasbid.com. The on-line auction, replacing the silent auction, will expand the opportunity to bid to include those not attending the ball.  The auction is now in progress and bidding will close on May 5^th.  To view and bid on over 60 fabulous items, visit www.texasbid.com and click on the HCCBA logo.

In addition to the on-line auction, HCCBA is holding a raffle for a 12-night Grand Mediterranean Cruise in a balcony cabin aboard the brand-new Ruby Princess cruise ship including round-trip airfare and all port taxes and fees.  Raffle tickets are $50.00 and only 500 tickets will be sold.

Habitat for Humanity Kerr County (HFHKC), the beneficiary of the 2009 Hill Country Charity Ball is an ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to partnering with God and community volunteers to provide qualified families the opportunity to own decent, affordable homes. HFHKC has proudly served our community since 1989 and is nearing completion of house number 80.

Habitat for Humanity is requesting $60,000 for engineering costs associated with the development of 12.46 acres at the corner of Legion and Meadowview which will ultimately yield approximately 56 lots. Habitat for Humanity generally completes 5 to 6 homes per year, but their current inventory is only 3 lots.

The 2009 Hill Country Charity Ball will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Camp Rio Vista in Ingram. Tickets may be purchased in advance by visiting the Hill Country Charity Ball website  www.hillcountrycharityball.com.

For more information, contact HCCBA’s co-chairs, Paige Santos 830-370-6070 or Jennifer Farhoudi 830-928-6060.

About HCCBA:

The Hill Country Charity Ball Association, Inc. was founded in 1985 in honor of Charles Bowmer Schreiner, V (January 17, 1980 - January 2, 1981) who died of a congenital heart disorder. Baby Charlie was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schriener, IV (Mary Helen).  Each year, Members of the Board of the HCCBA, Inc. dedicate the proceeds of the annual gala to non-profit organizations seeking to improve the lives of others.