More money is being raised in an effort to bolster the reward fund in the Amber Harris case. The 12-year-old vanished after getting off of a school bus November 29.

With three months having passed the only significant new piece of information in the investigation was the discovery nearly two weeks ago of a book bag belonging to Amber.

There is currently an $18,000 reward in the case and starting next week family and friends plan to add to that pool by holding a fund-raising event at Central High School.

Renee Mitchell once looked after Amber Harris in Mitchell's day care and now she's the driving force behind raising the funds.

Renee says, "I take pride in the children that I work with and that I help motivate to get to a point in their life. When she came up missing, it kind of put a damper on my spirit and I'll do anything to get Amber Harris back home with her family."

That kind of support from the community and the recent break in the case give Amber's parents hope that she will be found.

Her father, Michael Harris says, "It lets me know that they're thinking about us. It kind of gives us a sense of hope to find the book bag and people still trying to come together to support us."

That sense of hope grew when Amber's book bag was found near 21st and Lake. Along with the bag there were articles of clothing and some of Amber's books.

Police still have not confirmed that the items belonged to Amber but her parents say that the property is hers.

Michael Harris says, "She had a little notebook with a picture of my daughter Ashley in there and her little cousin. So I know it belongs to Amber."

The fund-raising event will take place at Central High School on March 4, from Noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for those 12 and over and $2.50 for anyone younger.

The Paradise Baptist Drill Team will perform. There will also be a talent show and a play.