Spring Fundraiser: Murder Mystery Tea

On May 17th, Shifting Gears gathered with friends, supporters, and community members for our Second Annual Spring Fundraiser Tea — a beautiful celebration of generosity, connection, and our shared commitment to changing the lives of teens and young adults in foster care and those who have aged out of the system.

From the delicious treats and thoughtful details to the incredible people who came together to support our mission, the afternoon was a reminder of what can happen when a community believes in something bigger than itself.

Our Spring Tea was more than a fundraiser. It was a celebration of the people who make our work possible and the young adults whose futures inspire everything we do.

Sweet Treats and Generous Hearts

One of the highlights of our Spring Tea was the wonderful assortment of treats and refreshments made possible by our generous donors. We were especially excited to feature delicious creations from small local cottage businesses whose talents helped make the afternoon extra special.

We encourage our community to show these businesses some love and support the local makers who helped make our event so memorable!

Thank You to Our Donors

We extend our sincere appreciation to every business and organization that contributed to our tea:

• Harford Cheer

• Aldi

• Party Mouth Caramels

• Newberry Bakery — delicious coffee cake

• Goetze's Candy Company, Inc.

• Klein's ShopRite

• Twigg's Treats — beautiful Berry Lemon Cake

• Richardson's Flowers

• Redner's

• The Pig's Fudge

• Texas Roadhouse

• The Fresh Market

• Apron String Confections — peanut brittle

• Sunny Dreams Farm

Your generosity helped create a welcoming and memorable experience for our guests. Every donation, whether a delicious treat, a thoughtful contribution, or a gift to support the event, played a part in making the afternoon special.

A Special Thank You to Our Business Sponsors

Events like our Spring Tea would not be possible without businesses and individuals willing to invest in our mission. We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors for standing alongside Shifting Gears and supporting the young people we serve.

Thank you to:

• Jarrettsville Furniture

• DPR Construction

• The Inches Group

Your generosity helps us continue building a community where young adults in foster care and those transitioning out of the system have access to the support, resources, and opportunities they deserve.

We are proud to partner with people and organizations who understand that investing in young people is an investment in our community's future.