Our main way of providing a solution to the challenge of exposure is through our fundraising celebration dinner held each October. Annually, people gather from around the state to get a glimpse of our efforts in supporting those who are working in rural Mississippi communities to improve the quality of life for the underserved who live there. The dinner is an occasion for these ministries to showcase their accomplishments, network with fellow ministry leaders, and enjoy a time of food and fellowship. During the dinner, leaders meet a variety of stakeholders, possible supporters, and practitioners who have the potential of providing financial support and/or practical solutions to the questions these leaders encounter daily. Through event sponsorship donations given to REAL for the dinner and ads purchased in our souvenir booklet, this opportunity of exposure is made possible with very little cost to the ministries we support.