TEMECULA, Calif., March 13, 2023 – Rolling for a Cause (RFAC), a Temecula, Calif.-based 501 C (3) non-profit organization, announced today the results of its most recent “Bunco in the Vines” fundraiser. The event, held on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula, attracted more than 130 attendees and generated an undisclosed amount of net revenue.
“I continue to be amazed and blessed by the support we receive at our events, which typically sell out within hours of tickets going on sale,” said Rolling for a Cause founder and president, Dorothy “Dot” Hawthorne. “Everyone is always excited to hear about how our proceeds are directly helping those in our immediate community.”
“What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon,” shared Linda Holibonich, an attendee at the September 2022 event. “My friends and I love this fundraiser and the impact made by its proceeds within our community. It’s a well-organized event that’s really a blast, and the food and wine is always delicious. There are also always many beautiful silent auction items.”
“I still remember being invited to one of the first Rolling for a Cause events,” attendee Kym Russell said. “I was impressed at the organization of the group, with a friendly presence. They are known in the community for their work. I am touched with the stories of the people who are blessed by them, and look forward to the latest stories of care and love toward their recipients. I am always excited to attend their upcoming events as I know I’ll meet new people, have so much fun and participate in an excellent cause that serves our community well.”
Proceeds from the event benefited more than 20 people in need from the local community, and were used for such initiatives as paying rent and utilities, providing shelter in hotels, purchasing food and receiving Christmas gifts.
The organization’s next event will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula, for which $55 tickets will be available for sale this upcoming April 3. The ticket price includes a buffet lunch and glass of wine, as well as participation in three rounds (six games in each round) of Bunco, a popular dice game. Raffle tickets for gift baskets will also be available for purchase, and attendees will have the opportunity to bid on a number of silent auction items.
Alison Bailey, a known singer from the local Temecula area and an upcoming contestant on the 2023 season of “The Voice” (available for viewing on NBC and The Peacock streaming network) will also perform at the event.
RFAC is actively seeking event sponsors to offset overhead and other hard costs, at $250, $500 and $1,000 levels, as well as at the champion event bar ($1,500) level. Current sponsors include: Southland Paving ($3,000 champion event luncheon sponsor); Refocused Business Consulting ($1,000 diamond sponsor); Anita’s Custom Tailoring and Law Tigers ($500 ruby sponsors); and Quality Chevrolet and Temecula Stampede ($250 pearl sponsors). Ardent Realty, Badmom Creations and Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyards are also in-kind sponsors of the April event.
“We could not operate without the teamwork and generosity of our volunteers and donors,” Hawthorne said. “We are each a part of the puzzle, fitting perfectly together to provide those in need with a hand up.”
More information on sponsorship opportunities can be found by visiting the organization’s website at www.rollingforacause.com, or by contacting RFAC president, Dot Hawthorne, at 951-302-3088.
Established in 2020, Rolling for a Cause (RFAC) identifies and supports those in the Temecula Valley and North San Diego County regions who are struggling with immediate need. Without other avenues of assistance, RFAC beneficiaries receive micro funding to help them as they otherwise face homelessness, terminal illness, domestic harm and a variety of other critical challenges.
For additional information, visit www.rollingforacause.com, email rollingforacauseca@gmail.com, or call 951-302-3088.