Search for those stilettos and reach for those wedges — Episcopal Children’s Services will host the third annual Wine Women & Shoes event at Timuquana Country Club at 6 p.m. May 18.
A blend of fashion and compassion, Wine Women & Shoes events are about putting the “fun” in fundraiser. They give women and men the opportunity to dress to impress while enjoying varietals from top winemakers, all for a good cause. The Episcopal Children’s Services event will feature wines from exclusive wine partner Justin, a shoppable multi-designer marketplace with local and national clothing brands, shoe and accessory partners and Shoe Guys serving up this season’s must-haves on silver platters.
In addition to shopping wedges and wine, guests will enjoy a marketplace with the latest trends and go-to finds, a luxe raffle named “Key to the Getaway,” a silent and live auction and a fabulously fun fashion show with a few familiar faces. Everyone is invited to bid on silent auction items to benefit Episcopal Children’s Services.
Tickets for the event are $150 with all proceeds benefiting the Episcopal Children’s Services. The agency’s mission is to create opportunity so that the children served can achieve their full potential.
“The Third Annual Wine Women & Shoes Jax event allows us to share our agency impact in the community and engage with supporters as well as those who are learning about our wonderful organization,” said ECS Chief Executive Officer Connie Stophel. “Episcopal Children’s Services is pleased to produce this event to raise money for our youngest citizens in North and Central Florida and help the children and families we serve build a strong foundation for life.”
To reserve your tickets, go to winewomenandshoes.com/jax.
Founded in Napa Valley in 2005, the fun and fashionable national event series lets women put their most generous foot forward, sip to their hearts’ content and enjoy an evening with friends. With events in more than 200 cities and counting, it has helped net more than $90 million for various causes across the country.
Last year’s event, benefitting Episcopal Children’s Services, netted more than $90,000 for children and families in North and Central Florida.
Episcopal Children’s Services serves more than 27,000 children and their families in 14 counties in Florida. ECS offers School Readiness, Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Marion, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lake, Levy, Citrus and Alachua counties.
ECS uses research and best practices to help families ensure their children enter school ready to learn. Talented, dedicated teachers and staff work proactively with children from birth to age 5 and their families to build a strong educational foundation.
