Non-profit organization to use proceeds for programs and services
(St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 12, 2021) — Epworth Children & Family Services will hold its 19th annual Wine Dinner and Auction on Sat., Nov. 13 at the Ritz-Carlton located at 100 Carondelet Plaza in Clayton, Mo. The hybrid fundraiser offers an in-person black tie event, as well as a full at-home experience that includes food and wine. The in-person option begins at 6 p.m. and features a reception with passed hors d’oeuvres, five-star dinner, live music by the Tim Cunningham Band, live and silent auctions. All proceeds will benefit Epworth’s life-impacting programs and services.
The entrée is slow roasted beef short rib with sherry gastrique, smoked gouda whipped potato, roasted winter vegetable, and broccolini. Dessert is a chocolate espresso entremets accompanied by toasted coconut ice cream.
Founded in 1864, Epworth is a multiservice agency that empowers youth who have experienced trauma by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community. Epworth offers therapeutic foster care and case management; residential and intensive treatment; individual/family therapy and comprehensive psychological testing; emergency shelter and longer-term housing services; and life skills and vocational training. The agency also provides crisis care and outreach through the Drop-In Center, food pantry, and 24-hour crisis help-line. Epworth is headquartered at 110 N. Elm Ave. in Webster Groves and has additional locations in Normandy and South St. Louis City.
Tickets are $450 per person, and reserved tables of 10 guests range from $3,500 to $4,500. For more information about sponsorship opportunities and the fundraiser, call (314) 961-5718 or visit www.epworth.org.