It’s time to Wine Down at The Wine Loft!
Call your friends, get your sitter, do whatever you need to do to make sure you’re hanging out with us Wednesday April 1, 2015.
Each month we give away great prizes, soak up a relaxed atmosphere, chow down on delicious free appetizers and have a really great time… who knew philanthropy could be this fun?!
If you haven’t joined us for Wine Down yet here’s what you can expect:
– $10 at the door goes directly to charity.
– Generous glasses of wine at a great discount.
-Delicious FREE appetizers provided by The Wine Loft (if you haven’t been there yet, you’re in for a real treat).
– Raise more money for the selected non-profit by purchasing raffle tickets and winning great prizes.
-Meet new people (like Richmondmoms Christa and Sarah) and network or grab a quiet spot for you and a friend to enjoy a kid-free night to catch up.
As much as $1,000 is raised each month in just a couple hours at each event at the Wine Loft so feel good about connecting with other parents, family-focused businesses and raising money for a great cause.
In April we raise a glass (and some funds) for the incredible work done by Safe Harbor.
Safe Harbor is the only dedicated sexual and intimate partner violence program in Henrico County. Our mission is to empower survivors of sexual and domestic violence to transform their lives, and to promote healthy relationships for all. SafeHarbor offers comprehensive services for survivors of sexual and/or intimate partner violence including: A 24-hour helpline, children/youth services, community education and training, trauma-informed counseling, court advocacy, emergency shelter and hospital accompaniment. All of our services are confidential and free of charge to anyone seeking help. We are here to create a community filled with happy, healthy relationships. Join us!
Wine Down
At The Wine Loft in Short Pump
April 1, 2015
6:30pm
All funds will be donated to Safe Harbor.RSVP and invite your friends on Facebook!
For businesses owners who would like to donate a raffle prize, we appreciate you! Please contact us:christa@richmondmom.com.
These events may also be sponsored by businesses owners. If you’re interested in sponsoring a future Wine Down event, let us know. We’d love to hear from you.
]]>Dust off that old prom dress / bridesmaid dress, or get out poppin’ tags at the thrift shop and join Richmond Mom Prom for a fantastic night out for charity. There will be dancing, giveaways, a tacky dress contest, and (of course) the official prom queen crown.
Your ticket includes full meal packed with delicious meats and seafood, as well as vegetarian options and all proceeds will go to the locally created/run Jack & Abby Neonatal Foundation.
The Jack & Abby Neonatal Foundation was established to increase awareness on preterm labor as well as raise money for families at local Richmond-area Neonatal Intensive Care Units.
Saturday, March 22 at 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Salisbury Country Club
13620 W Salisbury Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113
RSVP and share this event with friends
$50 at the door includes your entrance, full dinner, and a raffle ticket to try to win a basket of your choice. Cash bar.
As always, the DJ will keep you dancing all night long and Ginger from Studio 422 will be taking fabulous pictures!
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Ashland MOPS and MOMS Next is combining a Christmas tradition with a wonderful cause.
When you purchase discounted tickets to the Concert Ballet of Virginia’s The Nutcracker $2 of your purchase will got to Ashland MOPS and MOMS Next’s fundraiser to provide support for Hanover Safe Place, provide scholarships, and more.
According to the MOPS & MOMS Next Facebook page, “MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) and MOMSnext (mothers of school aged children) groups believe that better moms really do make a better world! It is a safe, loving environment where moms have the opportunity to make new friends, share experiences and laugh”
Performances of The Nutcracker run from December 7th – December 22nd at various locations.
Please note times and locations when purchasing tickets.
Links
MOPS and MOMS Next
Concert Ballet of Virginia
Hanover Safe Place
Tickets
Join the 5 day challenge and feed starving children!
Richmond mom Nicole Unice is putting her money where her mouth is!
Last year, Nicole put a $1,200 dent in the fight against world hunger with a simple idea and a blog post. Now she wants to raise the bar and raise $25,000 to provide healthy meals and clean water for millions of children who are hungry every day.
As a mother of 3, she has plenty to do — but she is taking on this challenge and has now come up with a great idea to change the world. In February of 2010, she extended a challenge to her blog readers:
For just 5 days, eat like the bottom economic half of the world which includes plain oatmeal for breakfast, small portions of beans and rice for lunch, and beans, rice and a tortilla for dinner.
The idea was to take the money normally spent on food and groceries and donate it to Feed My Starving Children, a non-profit hunger relief organization. She and her friends raised $1,200.
Now the challenge is HUGE! Many of her church family and friends have already accepted the five-day challenge for “Meals With Hope”. But she needs our Richmondmom and Grandmom readers too!
About Feed My Starving Children
This is an organization that distributes culturally-neutral nutritious meals to nearly 70 countries through more than 90 missions and humanitarian agencies. Every day, hunger claims the lives of nearly 18,000 children and 5,000 children die from water-related illness. This non-profit organization strives to make a difference and save lives.
Join the Challenge
Join Nicole Unice and her friends in the 5 day challenge. Nicole also suggests donating funds from Starbucks, lunches out, or by restricting your food intake to only what you already have in your house for the next 5 days. Then donate the money you saved to the challenge. She is blogging about this all week to keep you updated on progress so visit her blog to learn more.
Every dollar helps and you can support Nicole’s challenge in many different ways. This is a great opportunity to teach your children about helping others too.
Make a change for 5 days and make a difference for the life of a child forever.
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Join us at Innsbrook Five Guys Burgers and Fries on March 1, 2011 to support Full Circle.
Do you know of a child in the Richmond, Virginia area who is grieving the loss of a parent, sibling, grandparent, or other loved one? Are you looking for ways to support non-profit organizations that offer resources, support, hope, creative outlets, and encouragement for grieving children and families?
Then you will want to hear more about Full Circle and this latest press release:
Press Release, February 23, 2011
Full Circle Grief Center to Benefit from 11th Annual TrePadges Golf Invitational
Full Circle Grief Center (Full Circle) is proud to announce that we have been chosen as a 2011 beneficiary of the 11th Annual TrePadges Golf Invitational in Richmond, Virginia to be held on September 29, 2011 at Independence Golf Club.
About TrePadges
TrePadges is a charitable foundation dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children at risk in the heart of Virginia. Their foundation focuses on raising money and awareness for those charities in Central Virginia that help children in need. Since its inception in 2001, TrePadges has raised over $220,000 that has directly benefited kids at risk right here in our communities.
There are many opportunities to support this worthwhile fundraiser, including:
- Play in the tournament for only $125/per person (which includes lunch and dinner, an open beverage cart, range balls, green fees and cart, and a free round on Independence’s 9-hole Short Course)
- Sponsor a hole, contest, lunch or a beverage cart and share your name and brand with over 100 golfers (Sponsorship Levels range from $250 to $10,000)
Last year’s tournament, held on September 16, 2010 at the Independence Golf Club, was a huge success and we look forward to even greater success in 2011.
About Full Circle Grief Center
Full Circle was incorporated in September 2008 as a comprehensive grief resource center in the Richmond area to help meet the needs of grieving children (ages 3-18) and their families. We are a quickly growing organization, dedicated to children and families who need that long-term, professional support as they work through their grief. We use creative expression to enable children to share their worries, fears, anger, sadness, and many other emotions that come along with experiencing the death of someone significant. Our Center is located in Henrico County, with a satellite group counseling site in the Northside of Richmond City. In addition, we offer our counseling groups in inner-city schools in our community.
The mission of Full Circle is to provide children and their families with creative ways to express their grief and remember their loved one.
The Center provides hands on healing for grieving children and their families through counseling services, remembrance programs, and educational support. We believe in the power of the group process, that creative outlets allow individuals to express themselves in a non-threatening and healing manner, that there should be no barriers for those seeking grief support (i.e. all of our services are offered at no expense to families), and customized services are needed for the entire family.
More information
Watch for more information on the 2011 TrePadges Golf Invitational. Visit the Full Circle Grief Center website to learn more about their services or to make a contribution to help children who need it most. You can also “like” them on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter at @FullCircleGrief, where updates on the 2011 tournament will be posted.
Make a difference in the life of a child by supporting Full Circle Grief Center.
You can also support Full Circle by attending their upcoming Fundraisers:
- March 1, 2011 at the Innsbrook Five Guys Burger & Fries – a percentage of sales goes to Full Circle.
- March 24, 2011 at California Pizza Kitchen, Short Pump Town Center with percentage of sales benefiting Full Circle
Join us at Innsbrook Five Guys Burgers and Fries on March 1, 2011 to support Full Circle.
Full Circle Grief Center is a Richmond-based organization that provides support, encouragement and hope for children who have lost their parents, siblings, or other loved ones. The organization is totally supported by donations and financial support from sponsors.
Children, grandchildren and families will enjoy the upcoming fundraiser that supports the programs and services offered by Full Circle.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Innsbrook is donating 20% of all receipts to Full Circle Grief Center on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. You must present the flyer to the register to receive credit for Full Circle.
Mark your calendars now and print the flyer to support Full Circle and take the family out for dinner at the same time.
Remember, this event is only at the Innsbrook location, 10841 West Broad Street, Henrico, VA 23233. Be sure and bring the flyer with you, or ask for one at Five Guys.
Come out and join us for a family night of delicious food to support our Full Circle fundraiser.