Chamber raises $110,000 at gala

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation announced this week that it raised more than $100,000 for charitable causes earlier this month at its 29th annual Holiday Gala.

The event, held at the Mohegan Sun's Uncas Ballroom, featured a silent auction and door prizes. The $109,555 raised during the event will be given to non-profit groups that serve children after a panel reviews applications for funding.

To apply for funding, go to www.chamberect.com/foundation. Deadline for submission is Feb. 8.

In the previous decade, the Chamber Foundation had raised more than $750,000 for local groups dedicated to serving the needs of children.