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Classic Wines Foundation
  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Team
  • Events
    • Salon de Vin
    • Winemaker Dinners
    • Corks + Forks
  • Partners
    • Metropolitan Family Service
    • Friends of the Children Portland
    • New Avenues for Youth
    • Become a nonprofit partner
  • Get Involved
    • Sponsor
    • Volunteer
    • Donate Item
  • News
    • Press
  • Contact
  • Donate

History

What began in the early 1980s as a few friends getting together to sell wine to each other, raising $9,000 at their first event, has become a year-long celebration of food, wine, and helping our community. Together, we have raised over $50 million for children and families in need in our community over our shared history.

The auction was officially started in 1982 by Metropolitan Family Service, which ran the event as a fundraiser for its programs. In 2005, the auction was transferred to a new nonprofit entity, Classic Wines Auction, Inc. This was done to create a platform to help build on the past success of the auction and to broaden the reach and increase funds raised; maximizing the positive impact of the auction’s proceeds in the community. The first auction under this new entity occurred in March 2005.

This Auction has not simply existed for the last 36 years, it has thrived. It has outlasted economic downturns and snowstorms, has been chaired or co-chaired by almost 20 different individuals, it has changed locations and formats, added culinary and wine events, and along the way consistently and successfully grown. We look forward to continuing to work wonders in the community with you!

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Tuesday, 13, Apr
Classic Wines Auction to Expand Impact with New Mission, Name

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