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February 1, 2025 | 5:30PM-11PM

Three Rivers Convention Center

Join us for an extraordinary evening at our 23rd Annual Wine Fete, a gala supporting the Children’s Developmental Center. Your presence and support will make a meaningful impact on our mission. It promises to be an unforgettable night filled with the perfect blend of fun, philanthropy, and food/wine pairings!

As we approach a remarkable milestone—

50 years of dedicated service to families in our community—we are excited to announce that our fundraising efforts at Wine Fete will be focused on  our upcoming Capital Campaign. 

As we approach a remarkable milestone—50 years of dedicated service to families in our community—we are excited to announce the launch of our upcoming capital campaign.

A capital project is a significant, long-term investment aimed at acquiring, improving, or expanding a physical asset such as buildings, equipment, or land. Since 1977, we have strived to uplift and empower families and children. Your generosity has been instrumental in helping us achieve our mission, and as we celebrate our half-century of impact, we invite you to expand your impact today in creating a better tomorrow.

We are overflowing– We have reached 50 staff members, and we are running out of office space. Our need for additional providers is critical, but there is no room to house additional staff or programmatic space. We are growing tremendously, and our current building is not able to sustain that growth.

Outdated building – In the last two years alone, we have replaced the HVAC unit, replaced the roof, and now our building thermostats are failing.

Funding – Most statewide grants are allocated for programmatic needs. When it comes to funding building repairs and/or renovations, most non-profit organizations are left to figure it out on their own.  

We believe that together we can build a stronger, more resilient center for the next 50 years and beyond. Our capital project aims to renovate, expand and build on our current site to withstand the growth we are experiencing today, and the continued growth of tomorrow.

Expand Our Services: We aim to enhance our programs to reach even more children and families in need.

Facility Upgrades: We plan to renovate and build on our current site to create a more welcoming and accommodating environment for our community.

We aim to empower families and improve children’s lives through comprehensive early intervention services, education, and therapeutic services. Our providers and support staff do this with their full hearts. Our vision of having a community of empowered families and successful children is limited though, because we don’t have the space to accommodate our organization’s current or future needs.

Our capital campaign will officially kick off in January 2025 and run through our 50th anniversary in June 2027.

Together we can build a stronger, more resilient community for the next 50 years and beyond. Your donation helps us expand our programs, enhance our facilities, and provide essential resources that empower children to reach their fullest potential. Together, we are building a brighter future for our children and our community.

Thank you for being an essential part of our journey. Let’s make this anniversary a turning point for our organization and the community we serve!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Dress: Formal Attire

Sparkling wine welcome reception, silent auction & registration will begin at 5:30pm.  

Opening remarks and dinner will begin at 6:30pm

MENU

Soup
Cauliflower Bisque, Apple, Pumpkin Seed Gremolata, Curry Oil 
Paired with Woodward Canyon Chardonnay

Entrees (Your Choice During Registration)
Beef
Prime New York Strip, Sauce Bordelaise, Pesto Mashed Potatoes, Rainbow Carrots

Chicken
Honey Thyme Glazed Chicken, Fig Beurre Blanc, Horseradish Rissotto, Rainbow Carrots

Vegetarian
Miso Glazed Kabocha Squash, Roasted Beets, Wild RIice Pilaf, Melted Kale, Carrot Coulis Sage Oil

All Entrees Paired with 2019 Terra Blanca Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert
Cheesecake Mousse, Fresh Berries, Graham Streusel

Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors!

Sparkling Wine Reception Sponsor
Matching Gift Sponsor
Mission Sponsor
Entertainment Sponsor
Table Pen Sponsor
Ice Bar Sponsor
Quartet Sponsor
Visionary Sponsor
Program Sponsor

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Thank you for your interest in working at the Children’s Developmental Center. Please complete the information below and attach a cover letter and resume.