Holiday Spirit Aplenty at United Way Wine & Cheese

Marc Benoit, Special to TC Media
Holiday Spirit Aplenty at United Way Wine & Cheese
Lori Greer

The Christmas spirit was alive and well for the United Way on Saturday, Nov. 26, while they hosted their annual Wine & Cheese fundraisers at NAV Canada.

“It’s a great evening for a great cause. This sort of event brings out the community,” said event goer and City Councillor Justin Towndale. “Everyone likes to get together and enjoy the holiday spirit.”

The Wine & Cheese tasting was the main event, followed by a dance party with a live DJ and cash bar. Event goers had the chance to bid on items in a silent auction, and were automatically entered into a draw for the chance to win $1000 or a designer Christmas tree, in addition to other prizes.

“It’s a spectacular evening, everyone is having a wonderful time,” said United Way Executive Director Lori Greer. “This evening would not be possible without all the people who are attending, all of our sponsors, everyone who contributes, who give to the silent auction, and our volunteers. All of those people are super heros for the United Way.

Last year the event raised just under $40, 000, and it is expected to do just as well this year. Saturday night’s event was just one component in the annual United Way campaign, with the goal set once again at $700, 000. Currently, the campaign is at 25 per cent of the intended goal. The campaign ends on Dec. 16.

“We’re doing well but we still need people’s support, so if you can make a donation we would really appreciate it,” said Greer.

People interested in donating to the United Way can do so by contacting the organization itself. Donations to the United Way go directly into funding programs at agencies across Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Many agencies rely on the funding from the United Way to be able to deliver programs to those most in need in our community. 

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