Our annual Volunteer Appreciation event is an opportunity to thank those who give so much to our program. Everyone had a great time at this year’s celebration. More than 50 volunteers shared good food, wine, and the opportunity to win raffle prizes. We were also privileged to hear a touching presentation by Anne Scott, about the women who participate in her meditation/empowerment class at The Living Room.
A big thank you to Community First Credit Union for sponsoring their 4th Annual Stroller Drive to help women and their children at The Living Room. During this effort, we received the largest number of strollers ever! Baby strollers are the single most critical and consistent need for the mothers that we serve.
Artist Jennifer Mulder is committed to creating “soulful” art that will uplift the spirit and encourage positive thoughts. Her Fall open studio, at her Jendala metal art studio in Healdsburg, featured a silent auction and raffle, with items donated by local artists. 100% of the proceeds were donated to The Living Room. She also donated 10% of studio sales.Thanks also to The Spyralites, who provided live music, and to Dogwood Winery, La Crema Winery, and Lagunitas Brewing Company, who provided wine and beer for the event.
Almost $24,000 was raised in ticket sales, a silent auction, and a raffle at our annual Garden Party, held at the McDonald Mansion. It was a beautiful event, underwritten by the Codding Foundation, Exchange Bank, Dr. David Noorthoek, North Coast Tile & Stone, Warner Custom Homes, and the Webley Foundation. Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket, donated a silent auction item, and provided services to make this our most successful fundraiser of the year!
A thank you to everyone who walked, donated, pledged, dined at our sponsor restaurant, and/or visited our booth at the 2012 HUMAN RACE. We reached our goal of $15,000!
Thank you to Roberto Catania, owner of Roberto’s Trattoria Lupo for being our restaurant sponsor for the 2012 annual Human Race, sponsored by Volunteer Center of Sonoma County. Many of our volunteers and supporters enjoyed fine dining on April 29 to support The Living Room. A portion of the evening’s proceeds were donated to The Living Room.