Metropolitan Family Service – Classic Wines Auction

Thank you to everyone who supported the 2008 Classic Wines Auction, which raised $3.1 million – and set another record. In addition to Metropolitan Family Service, there are four other nonprofits that will benefit: Friends of the Children – Portland, New Avenues for Youth, Trillium Family Services, and YWCA of Clark County.

Photo: At our MFS Board meeting on May 8, the Classic Wines Auction presented our organization with a check for $640,000.

What began as a small group of friends exchanging wine from personal collections to raise funds for Metropolitan Family Service, the Classic Wines Auction has evolved into one of the top 10 charity wine auctions in the United States according to Wine Spectator magazine, prompting organizers to form a separate nonprofit entity in July 2004. This shift has enabled the event to attract new supporters, expand its catalog, increase its fundraising and benefit a greater number of local charities. Proceeds from the event will continue to support Metropolitan Family Service, and its success provides an opportunity to serve even more children and families in the Portland community.

Classic Wines Auction 2008
Special thanks to 2008 auction co-chairs: Linda Hickey,
Dan Agnew and Mark Miller

Each year the auction is made possible by the tireless and enthusiastic work of many volunteers, including the Board of Directors who provide vision and leadership.

2008 Charity Beneficiaries
Metropolitan Family Service
New Avenues for Youth
Friends of the Children-Portland
Trillium Family Services
YMCA of Clark County

Nearly 800 wine collectors, raised more than $3 million at the 2008 Classic Wines Auction. The auction items included delectable meals by some of the Northwest's community-minded chefs, superb wines, and special lots with sought-after wine collections, trips, and private parties.

For more information visit the Classic Wines Auction web site at www.classicwinesauction.com or contact Heather Martin, Executive Director, at info@classicwinesauction.com or 503.972.0194.

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