Annual Rosé on the Bay on September 16 will support nonprofit KidWorks
On September 16, the generosity and compassion of a group of more than 150 remarkable women will be center stage at the Lido Isle bayfront home of Dali Despotovic and Bob Olson when the annual Rosé on the Bay fundraiser returns in support of 30-year-old nonprofit KidWorks. The fundraising goal is $75,000.
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(L-R) Liz Kennedy; Sue Willett (this year’s event chair) and Kyle Team are part of the 150 women behind KidWorks
All funds raised will directly benefit hundreds of KidWorks students as they continue their journey toward college and career success.
KidWorks goes the extra mile for the community, creating an environment for youth to unleash their potential with mentorship and leadership development resources for the entire family. Their diverse programs, coupled with intentional guidance, fuel internal growth and set KidWorks students up for a meaningful and fulfilling future and career.
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The evening will be filled with food, wine and inspiration overlooking the scenic harbor, along with live music and opportunity prizes
For more than 10 years, 100% of KidWorks seniors have graduated high school on time and continued to higher education.
Since 1993, KidWorks has helped children, youth and families living in overlooked neighborhoods in central Santa Ana. As a faith-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit, KidWorks makes an 18-year commitment to their students, pledging to walk with them from “Pre-K through B.A.” as the organization works to unleash their potential. Their mission is to inspire purpose in youth, fuel their growth and catalyze their impact in the community and the world.
The Rosé on the Bay event committee includes Newport Beach residents Sue Willett (committee chair) and Anne Clemens, Michelle Dillon, Mari Frome, Dawn Hewitt, Jennifer J. Martin, Heidi Mendoza, Cathy Newton, Susan Sanders, Pam Shean, Kyle Team, Pam Terry, Ellen Wheeler, Annie Willett along with Costa Mesa resident Christy Mason.
For more information about the event, contact KidWorks Director of Philanthropy Lisa Gels at 714.834.9400, ext. 126, or lisa.gels@kidworksoc.org.
For more information about KidWorks, visit www.kidworksoc.org.
