Foundation raises $5,000+ at its annual school event

By Beth Walker — The Willow Glen Resident

Three years ago four parents at a Little League game had an idea�establish a foundation to raise funds for Willow Glen Middle and High schools. Today that idea has become a community nonprofit organization that has raised more than $100,000 in three years.

The most recent fundraiser, on Nov. 9 at the Grapevine, raised $5,700 for the foundation’s programs, Publicity Chair Beth Martinez said. The second annual wine-tasting benefit brought together school faculty members, parents and community supporters in Willow Glen for an afternoon of mingling, sampling hors d’oeuvres, buying wine and participating in a silent auction.

The Grapevine’s owner, Cara Finn, donated 15 percent of her sales to the foundation. … more from The Willow Glen Resident …

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