Premier fundraising organization Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) has announced that it donated more than $3 million to 17 children’s charities in Northwest Florida after another successful year of fundraising. The funding was awarded during a private check presentation ceremony at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa on August 29. Since its establishment in 2005, DCWAF has donated more than $35 million to help children in need in Northwest Florida.
“As we move into our 20th year of operation, I can’t help but reflect upon the true impact of $35 million on the children of our community,” said Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation President Karah Fridley-Young. “More than 60 Habitat for Humanity houses, a Level II NICU unit, two dental busses, support services for the homeless, abused, and neglected, and countless other lifesaving programs. I am eternally grateful for the support of our donors and look forward to continuing our work to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive.”
The organizations receiving funds from the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation in 2024 include:
– Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
– Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast
– Caring & Sharing of South Walton
– Children in Crisis
– Children’s Volunteer Health Network
– Ellison McCraney Ingram Foundation
– Emerald Coast Autism Center
– Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center
– Habitat for Humanity of Walton County
– Mental Health Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties
– Opportunity Place Inc.
– Point Washington Medical Clinic
– Shelter House
– The Arc of the Emerald Coast
– Westonwood Ranch
– Youth Village
For more information about the projects being funded in 2024, click here.
