The people of Community Interface Services (CIS) are near and dear to my heart. After moving back to California, I found a home working for CIS as a program coordinator. CIS serves people with developmental disabilities throughout San Diego County. I encountered so many inspiring individuals during my time with CIS; the stories and experiences I shared with the staff and individuals being served by CIS stay with me as I continue my journey. The staff at CIS are some of the most dedicated, hard-working people I know and I have been proud to share friendship and lots of laughs with many of them.
This Sunday, Carruth Cellars Winery On Cedros will be hosting a fundraiser on behalf of CIS to raise funds for a very special event:
"Your help is needed to make a magical evening come to life. Each year in December, Community Interface Services hosts a Holiday Party for hundreds of people with developmental disabilities and the dedicated staff members who serve them. Most people with developmental disabilities live below the poverty line and wrestle with social isolation, making our Holiday Party a very special event in their lives. Attendance at the event consistently surpasses 400 people - the dance floor is full when the band strikes the first note and does not empty until the final encore. Add in a little food, a visit from Santa and some socializing, and it truly is a magical evening." ~Community Interface Services
As a former staff member of CIS, I can personally share with you how vitally important this event is to hundreds of people that CIS serves. The supervisors and coordinators work incredibly hard to put this event on each year, and relish in the joy it gives to so many people.
Carruth Cellars will be donating a mixed case of wine, valued over $400, to be raffled on behalf of CIS. All proceeds will be donated to Community Interface Services Holiday Party. Carruth Cellars will also be donating 25% of wine sales on Sunday to CIS.
Please join us, Sunday, September 12, anytime from 1:00PM to 7:00PM.
Wine raffle to be held at 6:30PM
Carruth Cellars Winery On Cedros
320 So. Cedros Ave. #400
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(Just south of the Belly Up Tavern~Behind Cole's Fine Flooring~Next to Project X Art: Gallery)
I am honored to help facilitate this event, along with Adam Carruth at Carruth Cellars Winery On Cedros, on behalf of all of the amazing staff members and service recipients of Community Interface Services.
For me, these are the types of collaborations at the heart of true community.
