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.

It’s our favorite season — Wine Down season!
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.

This month we’re raising funds for Junior Achievement of Central Virginia!

Junior Achievement (JA) empowers young people to own their economic success. Delivered by positive adult role models who volunteer their time, JA programs encourage students to be entrepreneurial and financially literate while preparing them for the 21st century workforce. Partnering with over 250 area businesses and community organizations – as well as Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, Petersburg and Richmond school systems – JA serves over 25,000 students in Central Virginia annually through 2,173 dedicated volunteers. Junior Achievement also works with schools and educators to match JA programs to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL’s) so that JA lessons support and reinforce existing state-mandated expectations for student learning.  Recent evaluation results indicate that students score 31% higher on financial assessments than their peers, after participating in JA.

RSVP and invite your friends on Facebook

Wine Down
At The Wine Loft in Short Pump
February 4, 2015
6:30pm
All funds will be donated to Junior Achievement of Central Virginia

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.

Not every event is as fun as this!
It’s time to Wine Down with us at The Wine Loft on Wednesday, November 5, 2014.

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.
• Raise more money for the selected non-profit by purchasing raffle tickets and winning great prizes.
• Meet new people (like Christa and Sarah from Richmondmom.com) and network or grab a quiet spot for you and a friend to enjoy a kid-free 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.

We’re kicking off  Wine Down season by raising funds for Autism Society of Central Virginia.

About ASCV
The mission of Autism Society of Central Virginia is to improve the lives of all affected by autism by maximizing the self- sufficiency, independence, and quality of life for all living with autism.
ASCV the local voice and resource of the autism community in education, advocacy, services, and support, committed to meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Any age. Any stage.

About Synapse
Sponsor for this month’s Wine Down
Synapse facilitates connections between businesses, and between businesses and nonprofit groups for community and economic development, helping businesses do more business through collaboration and a deeper understanding of each others’ business and growing the quantity of business done while improving members’ standing with the community.

RSVP and invite your friends on Facebook

Wine Down
At The Wine Loft in Short Pump
November 5, 2014
6:30pm

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.

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.

For more info, visit http://richmondmom.com/2015/03/05/wine-down-for-safe-harbor/.

Come and Wine Down with us on May 7th at 6:30 pm at The Wine Loft in Short Pump to benefit this wonderful cause.

Each month we give away great prizes, soak up a relaxed atmosphere, chow down on delicious free appetizers and have a really great time.  (Over the last three years, we’ve raised thousands of dollars for great Richmond non-profits… who knew philanthropy could be this fun?!)
$10 at the door goes directly to CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation.

Invite your friends on Facebook!

Anyone is invited to join us, whether or not you have a close connection with CJTUF, so call up a friend you’ve been meaning to get together with and make a date for May 7th.

About CJSTUF

The CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation (CJSTUF) was founded in little Charlotte Jennie’s (CJ) name by her parents, Rachel and Roger Reynolds, as a mechanism to “pay it forward” for all of the help and support they received during CJ’s battle with cancer – and to help others in need. Read more about CJ’s story at this link. CJSTUF helps families who are suffering through the challenges of having a child with cancer – many of them face financial challenges and have other needs as well. CJSTUF relies on donations from people like Richmond moms, dads, grandparents, and singles to continue helping people who need it most.

Need More Reasons to Join?

• The Wine Loft Richmond is a cozy atmosphere that allows for great FREE food, discounted wine, and fun networking during the event – so bring a friend, or two, or three! Or come alone, we’ll introduce you around.
• Win prizes! For every entry fee of $10, you will receive a raffle ticket and you might win a great prize. Additional tickets may be purchased for $1 each (so bring lots of dollars!)  We give away photography gift certificates, Richmond Rocks books,  and lots of cool prizes you will love.
• All funds raised will benefit the non-profit. Contact us if you are unable to attend, but would like to mail a donation.
• As much as $1,000 is raised each month in just a couple hours at each event at the Wine Loft – we raised over $1,200 at our May 2013 event!
• Over the last three years, we’ve raised thousands of dollars for great Richmond non-profits just by having fun.

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, like the Gundlach sisters, who have a huge charitable heart! If you’re interested in sponsoring a future Wine Down event, let us know. We’d love to hear from you.

Sorry, our Wine Down Event has changed.
We will still be having a great glass of wine and free apps but for a different cause. CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation.
Learn about them here.

You’re invited to Wine Down with us on May 7th at 6:30 pm at The Wine Loft in Short Pump.  In May we’ll be raising a glass (and some funds) for ChildFund International.

Each month we give away great prizes, soak up a pretty awesome atmosphere, chow down on delicious free appetizers and have a really great time.  (Over the last three years, we’ve raised thousands of dollars for great Richmond non-profits… who knew philanthropy could be this fun?!)
$10 at the door goes directly to ChildFund.

Anyone is invited to join us, whether or not you have a close connection with ChildFund, so call up a friend you’ve been meaning to get together with and make a date for May 7th.

RSVP and share this event with your friends on Facebook.

About ChildFund International

ChildFund International is a Richmond based non-profit child development and protection agency serving more than 18.1 million children and family members in 30 countries. For 75 years, we have helped the world’s deprived, excluded and vulnerable children survive and thrive to reach their full potential and become leaders of enduring change. As a member of ChildFund Alliance we create supportive environments in which children can flourish. To sponsor a child in need, visit the ChildFund website.

The Wine Loft Richmond offers a vibrant atmosphere that allows for great FREE food, discounted wine, and fun networking during the event – so bring a friend, or two, or three! Or come alone, we’ll introduce you around.

For businesses owners who would like to donate a raffle prize, we appreciate you! Please contact us: christa@richmondmom.com.

Each month we give away great prizes, soak up a pretty awesome atmosphere, chow down on delicious free appetizers and have a really great time.  (Over the last three years, we’ve raised thousands of dollars for great Richmond non-profits… who knew philanthropy could be this fun?!)
$10 at the door goes directly to Full Circle and generous glasses of wine are only $5.

Anyone is invited to join us, whether or not you have a close connection with Full Circle, so call up a friend you’ve been meaning to get together with and make a date for April 2nd.
Share this event with your friends on Facebook.

About Full Circle

Full Circle was established in 2008 as a comprehensive grief resource center for children, adults, and their families to find a variety of creative ways to express their grief, such as art, writing, play, crafting, photography, and music.

Often, children do not have the language or communication skills to explain how they are feelings when experiencing grief. Creative arts help children convey their feelings of loss and explore their thoughts and beliefs. Also, because violent or traumatic experiences regularly get recorded in the mind as images or pictures, art can help children recount details of a traumatic loss more effectively than just talking.

Full Circle believes in:

• the power of the group process
• the benefits of creative expression
• the importance of groups being facilitated by experienced professionals
• the need to assist the entire family, not just the child
• the importance of providing grief support to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay

The Wine Loft Richmond offers a vibrant atmosphere that allows for great FREE food, discounted wine, and fun networking during the event – so bring a friend, or two, or three! Or come alone, we’ll introduce you around.

For businesses owners who would like to donate a raffle prize, we appreciate you! Please contact us: christa@richmondmom.com.

http://centralva.mendedlittlehearts.net/resources/facts-and-statistics

Sponsored by Pediatrix

We are gearing up for a fantastic fundraising event to support a fantastic non-profit for children. Wednesday, March 5, 2014 is the big event to benefit Mended Little Hearts.

You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at 6:30 pm at The Wine Loft in Short Pump (don’t worry, if you’re a little late, come on in any time!). This event is to raise money for a very important and worthy cause.

About Mended Little Hearts

Mended Little Hearts is a program of the Mended Hearts Inc., a non-profit, volunteer-based organization providing hope, help and healing to heart patients and their families since 1951. The Mended Little Hearts program works nationally and in communities to support children with congenital heart defects and their families.

The Mended Little Hearts’ mission is to provide hope and support to children, families and caregivers impacted by congenital heart defects in order to extend and improve quality of life. And Central Virginia’s Mended Little Hearts organization needs your help.

About Pediatrix

Pediatrix Medical Group is the nation’s leading provider of maternal-fetal, newborn and pediatric subspecialty physician services. The company is also one of the nation’s largest providers of newborn hearing screens. Pediatrix Medical Group, an operating unit of MEDNAX, was founded in 1979. Combined, Pediatrix and its affiliated professional corporations employ more than 1,675 neonatal, maternal-fetal and pediatric subspecialists and over 700 advanced practitioners in 34 states and Puerto Rico.

Mark the upcoming Wine Down event on your calendars now

• Wednesday, March 5, 2014
  
• 6:30-9:00 pm
• The Wine Loft in Short Pump
• Entry Fee: $10 (bring a little extra cash for raffle tickets!)
• Anyone who wants to have fun and help a great cause is invited and welcome

Need More Reasons to Join?

If you need more reasons to join us, check out all that we have in store:

The Wine Loft Richmond offers a vibrant atmosphere that allows for great FREE food, discounted wine, and fun networking during the event – so bring a friend, or two, or three! Or come alone, we’ll introduce you around. RSVP on our Facebook page at this link.

Win prizes!

• For every entry fee of $10, you will receive a raffle ticket and you might win a great prize. Additional tickets may be purchased for $1 each (so bring lots of dollars!)  We give away gift certificates and lots of cool prizes you will love.
• All funds raised will benefit the non-profit. Contact us if you are unable to attend, but would like to mail a donation.
• As much as $1,000 is raised each month in just a couple hours at each event at the Wine Loft.
• Over the last three years, we’ve raised thousands of dollars for great Richmond non-profits just by having fun.

For businesses owners who would like to donate a raffle prize, we appreciate you! Please contact us: christa@richmondmom.com.

Mark your calendar now because Wine Down to benefit local charities is here again!

Wednesday, February 5, 2014 is the big event to benefit Noah’s Children.

Sponsored by Bon Secours Richmond Health System

You don’t want to miss this one. Join us at 6:30 pm at The Wine Loft in Short Pump (don’t worry, if you’re a little late, come on in any time!).

About Noah’s Children

Noah’s Children is Central Virginia’s only pediatric palliative care and hospice program. They serve infants, children and adolescents with serious illnesses and support their families.

At this time, they are able to care for all children who need hospice or palliative care without charging, thanks in part to donor support and the support of the Bon Secours Richmond Health System, which pays for administrative costs. The event will help raise money for this important cause – and  you will enjoy FREE appetizers (and we mean DELICIOUS!), discounted wines, and unbelievably awesome door prizes! RSVP on our Facebook page.

Mark the upcoming Wine Down event on your calendars now.

• Wednesday, February 5, 2014
  
• 6:30-9:00 pm
• The Wine Loft in Short Pump
• Entry Fee: $10 (bring a little extra cash for raffle tickets!)
• Anyone who wants to have fun and help a great cause is invited and welcome

Need More Reasons to Join?

If you need more reasons to join us, check out all that we have in store:

• The Wine Loft Richmond is a cozy atmosphere that allows for great FREE food, discounted wine, and fun networking during the event – so bring a friend, or two, or three! Or come alone, we’ll introduce you around.
• Win prizes! For every entry fee of $10, you will receive a raffle ticket and you might win a great prize. Additional tickets may be purchased for $1 each (so bring lots of dollars!)  We give away gift certificates and lots of cool prizes you will love.
• All funds raised will benefit the non-profit. Contact us if you are unable to attend, but would like to mail a donation.
• As much as $1,000 is raised each month in just a couple hours at each event at the Wine Loft.
• Over the last three years, we’ve raised thousands of dollars for great Richmond non-profits just by having fun.

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.

Come prepared for fun. Be sure to bring your friends.

The October Richmondmom.com Monthly Wine Down event is scheduled at The Wine Loft on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 6:30pm.

The October Wine Down will benefit the awesome Jack & Abby – What better reason to celebrate with Richmondmom.com! 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.

The event will help raise money for this important cause – and  you will enjoy FREE appetizers (and we mean DELICIOUS!), discounted wines, and unbelievable door prizes!

Mark the upcoming Wine Down event on your calendars now and RSVP here!

• Wednesday, October 2, 2013
  
• 6:30-9:00 pm
• The Wine Loft in Short Pump
• Entry Fee: $10
• Anyone who wants to have fun and help a great cause is invited!

Invite Others and Join Us!

Invite all of your friends to come too – everyone is welcome.

Need More Reasons to Join?

If you need more reasons to join us, check out all that we have in store:

• The Wine Loft Richmond is a cozy atmosphere that allows for great FREE food, discounted wine, and fun networking during the event – so bring a friend, or two, or three! Or come alone, we’ll introduce you around.
• Win prizes! For every entry fee of $10, you will receive a raffle ticket and you might win a great prize. Additional tickets may be purchased for $1 each (so bring lots of dollars!)  We give away gift certificates and lots of cool prizes you will love.
• All funds raised will benefit the non-profit. Contact us if you are unable to attend, but would like to mail a donation.
• As much as $1,000 is raised each month in just a couple hours at each event at the Wine Loft – we raised over $1,200 at our May 2013 event and $1,000 in July!
• Over the last three years, we’ve raised thousands of dollars for great Richmond non-profits just by having fun.

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, like the Gundlach sisters, who have a huge charitable heart! If you’re interested in sponsoring a future Wine Down event, let us know. We’d love to hear from you.

Mark your calendars now for this event – we’ll see you on Wednesday, October 2 at  6:30pm. Come prepared for fun! Be sure to RSVP and bring your friends (if plans change at the last minute, everyone is welcome even if you didn’t RSVP!).