On February 12th, Children, Incorporated held a wine tasting to benefit the Haven Fund. The event was held at Richmond, VA restaurant, Chez Foushee and was attended by 90 guests including representatives from our top event sponsors Bon Secours Children's Services and St. Mary's for Kids. It was a festive evening celebrating the children on our program and creating awareness for those who are still waiting for a sponsor. Along with a wide selection of wines and delicious heavy hors d'oeuvres, guests had the opportunity to bid on 8 different silent auction packages - which included trips, art, and health products.
From left, Richard E. Baltimore (CI Board Chairman), Marian Cummins (President & CEO), Peter Pastore (Chief Operations Officer), and Mary Anne Graf (Vice President of Women's and Children's Services at Bon Secours Richmond Health System
We're excited to announce that we raised a net total of $7,000! This success was due to the presence of our wonderful guests, and the support of our sponsors, in-kind donors, volunteers and Chez Foushee, all of whom gave us the opportunity to raise awareness and much-needed dollars for the children assisted by our Haven Fund. We're especially appreciative of our relationship with Bon Secours Children's Services, and look forward to working with them in the future in our shared mission of providing hope and assistance to children in need.
Here are some photos taken at the event:
