Lima's Samaritan House held their annual Raisin' Bread fundraiser on Wednesday evening to help support local women and children. Community members gathered at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center to help raise money to support the non-profit facility.

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Lima's Samaritan House celebrated their 36th anniversary while raising money to continue their mission Wednesday night.

Samaritan House hosted its Raisin' Bread event, a fundraiser that organizers say will truly benefit women in need. Live music from Aces Wild and an auction were just some of the things that the annual event offered this year. This is their biggest year yet with over 250 attendees. The event is put on every year through a partnership between Panera Bread and Samaritan House. This fundraiser significantly helps with operational costs.

For 30 years the Lima Samaritan House has been offering a safe place to stay for women and children, and it’s all thanks to the support of the local community.