TESSA, a Colorado Springs organization supporting domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, is preparing for its biggest fundraiser of the year.
Pasta in the Park will take place Saturday, Aug. 15, 6 p.m. at the Myron Stratton Home grounds on the southwest side of the city, the event includes a pasta cook-off, entertainment, and silent and live auctions.
TESSA says the fundraiser raises money for its highest-need programs, including legal support, rental assistance and safe housing. The organization serves more than 17,000 people every year. Unlike grant dollars, which dictate how money can be spent, TESSA said donations from the community allow them to allocate money to the highest need…