The United Way Holiday Wine & Gourmet Tastings raises over $48000

Cornwall Ontario — The United Way Holiday Wine & Gourmet Tastings Committee members are thrilled to announce that $48,296 was raised at this year’s Signature Event in support The United Way of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry . This evening was sponsored by Stradwicks Flooring & More along with Scotiabank as Corporate matching sponsor. Over 500 guests enjoyed a spectacular evening of wine, gourmet food, jazz music, silent auction, dancing & more at Nav Centre.

Over 100 community partners contributed to the success of this signature event for United Way. Support was received through sponsorship, financial support, auction items and in-kind donations. The contribution from the Wine Event pushes the United Way Community Campaign to almost 35% of its goal this year.

“We want to express a heartfelt thank you to the community partners, sponsors and guests who made this evening a tremendous success”, said Angie Baker, Event Chair. “We are delighted with the result and the support that will help to change the lives of many in our community.”

“We are pleased that the event will provide great support to United Way/Centraide SD&G again this year”, said Pat Clarke, Honorary Event Chair. “The goal is to assist friends, family and neighbours in our community and we are able to help with that by working together”.