The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) has officially wrapped its signature Red & White Ball 2021 fundraiser and is proud to report that this year’s event surpassed revenue generated in 2020, with an income of $400K.
It was the second year the fundraiser is on a virtual platform (except for the drive-up auction kit stop, above) instead of an in-person gala in the Plaza.
“As uncertainty remains ever-present in our lives, I’m moved that we continually find a steadfast certainty in our local community to show up for youth in Sonoma Valley,” said Angela Ryan, Executive Director of the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation. “Hosting a cornerstone event like the Red & White Ball virtually for the second year in a row and still seeing such a generous output gives us the confidence to creatively reimagine fundraising moving forward.
“We are filled with gratitude for the generosity of our supporters who are making expanded programming a reality for students.”
This year’s event hosted most of its engagement virtually, utilizing double and triple match days, along with an online auction to raise funds. Donors who made a gift of $250 or more had an opportunity to pick up their Red & White Ball party bag in the Plaza horseshoe or donate the bag to a local teacher as a thank you for all they’ve done throughout the pandemic and for local students in general.
Ryan said the $400K raised will be creatively and strategically directed to areas where the pandemic has impacted students to ensure programs and opportunities to help recapture “beyond the bell” learning and social-emotional development, including all-day preschool at Sassarini, expanded after-school opportunities, and arts education.
For more information about the Red & White Ball and the new programming it will make possible, please contact Angela Ryan at 707-935-9566.
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