Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Donates More Than $3 Million to 17 Local Children’s Charities

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More than $35 million donated to help children in need in Northwest Florida since inception

Premier fundraising organization, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), is pleased to announce it has donated more than $3 million to 17 children’s charities in Northwest Florida following another successful year of fundraising. Funding was awarded in a private check presentation ceremony at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa on August 29. To date, DCWAF has donated more than $35 million help to children in need in Northwest Florida since its inception in 2005.

“As we move into our 20^th 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 2024 recipients of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation funds 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, and Youth Village. More information the projects being funded in 2024 can be found here.

The dates for next year’s Destin Charity Wine Auction Weekend, the Foundation’s signature fundraising event, are set for April 25-26, 2025. The Foundation is already planning in anticipation of its 20^th anniversary auction and will release tickets and details in January. Learn more at https://www.DCWAF.org.