support your community
Throughout the year, ywca clark county offers a variety of events
and workshops that provide opportunities to learn more about how you can help support your community. The classic wines auction and benefit luncheon are important fundraising events that support ywca programs. Our workshops focus on education, advocacy and community engagement as related to specific program topics. Learn more
about our workshops at individual program pages or by viewing
them on our calendar.
our fundraisers
Classic Wines Auction
The Classic Wines Auction partners with ywca clark county every year to present a fantastic fundraising event that includes a gala auction, Winemaker Dinners, and Ambassador’s Dinner. In 2010, the auction benefited four charities in addition to ywca clark county: Metropolitan Family Service, New Avenues for Youth, Friends of the Children, and Trillium Family Services. In 2010, ywca clark county received $230,000 from total gross proceeds of more that $2.2 million. The March 2010 event marked the 26th year for the Classic Wines Auction.
For more information on tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jennifer Werdel, Director of Development and Communications, at either 360 906 9123 or jwerdel@ywcaclarkcounty.org.
Benefit Luncheon
ywca clark county’s Benefit Luncheon is a popular, formal affair that highlights our programs, showcases powerful testimonial from our program participants, and engages our community to connect us all.
Our 2010 Benefit Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, September 2 at the Hilton Vancouver and will feature inspirational speaker and author Trisha Meili. We hope you will join us in September!
For additional information on the Benefit Luncheon contact Jennifer Werdel, Director of Development and Communications, at 360 906 9123 or jwerdel@ywcaclarkcounty.org.
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