An Evening of Wine & Words 2025

What a night to remember! We are overflowing with appreciation for the incredible support shown during our annual fundraiser, An Evening of Wine & Words. Your enthusiasm and generosity made the evening truly special, and thanks to your generosity, we raised $163,000 –  bringing the event total almost $1.5 million. 

A heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor, Richardson Wealth, for their unwavering generosity. For 18  years running, they’ve stood by us – and thanks to their continued support, our 2025 event was another resounding success. We are so grateful for this long-standing partnership that plays a vital role in the work we do.

Cheers to Sobeys and Safeway Liquor for their fantastic wine sponsorship – their contributions brought a refined touch to the evening and helped make An Evening of Wine & Words such a memorable celebration.

We’re also incredibly thankful to our gold sponsors: ICM Asset Management and The Melton Foundation – your support fuels our mission and allows us to continue delivering impactful programs in our community.

A huge thank you to the talented performers who brought the evening to life: Jim Cuddy, Jenn Grant, and Craig Stickland for their live performances, Mary Pinkoski for her powerful poem, and Siva Hanson – for creating a stunning live painting right before our eyes – her work added a beautiful and dynamic element to the evening.

We’re so grateful to Chris Scheetz for hosting the event with such warmth and energy. Special thanks to Swish for the elegant centrepieces and to photographer Randall Edwards, who captured the spirit of the evening so perfectly. To the incredible Wine & Words committee – thank you for your dedication and behind-the-scenes magic in making this event come to life.

To each person who attended, donated, volunteered, and cheered us on – thank you. Your support has helped us raise critical funds that allow us to continue changing lives through literacy.