The Monique Burr Foundation for Children’s annual charity fundraiser, A Night in the Vineyard, at SoNapa Grille in Jacksonville Beach raised $175,000 during the event.
All proceeds from A Night in the Vineyard supported the nonprofits prevention education programs, which are personal safety curricula that educate and empower youth, and the adults in their lives, with strategies to recognize, prevent, and respond to all forms of child abuse, bullying, exploitation, trafficking, and other types of child victimization.
“We appreciate everyone who attended and supported the third annual A Night in the Vineyard fundraising event,” said Tanya Ramos-Puig, Monique Burr Foundation CEO. “The support enables MBF to provide programs that safeguard the promise of childhood and forge a world where every child thrives free of abuse and trauma. Prevention is not merely an act but a journey of relentless advocacy, education, and support. We are thankful to the many sponsors, donors and guests who joined us to support MBF’s mission to keep youth and our communities safe. Together, we can turn the tide against child abuse and work towards the hope of a better future that has inspired MBF for almost three decades.”
MBF Programs are making a difference in the lives of youth, protecting them from bullying, digital dangers, various forms of abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking through prevention education. Over the last year, MBF has increased its efforts to ensure cost is not an obstacle or barrier to accessing MBF Prevention Education Programs and partnering with schools across the nation to create a culture of safety in their communities.
A Night in the Vineyard guests enjoyed wine tastings, gourmet food by SoNapa Grille, conversations with winemakers and wine aficionados, access to live and silent auctions, live musical entertainment by the Band Be Easy, Bold City Classics and Nashville recording artist Colleen Orender, and great company, all in support of MBF’s mission to keep youth safe.