Several benefits were held to gain support for the movement.
He spent the rest of his life in poverty, although benefits were held and other efforts made to help him.
Our agent held a benefit for us and they raised about $5,000.
He held a similar benefit in Bury the following year.
A public benefit was then later held for his already impoverished family.
The park held a benefit for victims of the earthquake.
Another benefit was held during the summer of 2007.
"Why, we should hold a benefit for him," she said brightly.
A black-tie benefit will be held for the organization at the Plaza.
Every night this week, one charity or another is holding a benefit, and some nights two are scheduled.