On October 24th, we gathered at Park Chalet for our annual Wine on the Westside fundraiser, and it was a truly magical evening filled with community spirit, delicious wine, live entertainment, and incredible generosity. With the backdrop of a stunning San Francisco evening, guests came together to celebrate and support The Richmond Neighborhood Center. We were honored by a special appearance from Mayor London Breed, who acknowledged the impactful work of our organization and we were also presented with a Certificate of Honor from the City of San Francisco.
The event kicked off with cocktails, light bites, and a lively silent auction, accompanied by the vibrant sounds of Evie Ladin’s Clean Heat Band. Bishoy Abdelshaid, High School Programs Director emceed the night with humor and humility. The silent auction, featuring fantastic items donated by local businesses, generated enthusiastic bidding, with all proceeds supporting our critical programs for local schools, families, and neighbors.
During the program, we were thrilled to recognize some exceptional partners:
– The Community Partner Award was presented to Gaetani Real Estate for their commitment to our Youth Workforce Development Program.
– The School Partner Award went to George Washington High School (GWHS) for their long-standing collaborative efforts in supporting our students and their families.
– The Youth in Community Award was given to the GWHS Photography Club, recognizing their leadership, resilience, and positive impact on their peers and the community.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, participated, and contributed to making Wine on the Westside such a success. Special thanks to our major sponsors, including Waymo, Gaetani Real Estate, Burke’s, PG&E, KeyOpp Real Estate & Property Management, Michael Fisher & Lin-Hua Wu, and Jen Nossokoff, whose generous support made this event possible. Your contributions help sustain vital programs that uplift our Richmond District community.
Thank you to all our sponsors, attendees, and community members for your ongoing support! If you missed out on this year’s event, stay tuned for future opportunities to get involved. Together, we are making a difference in the Richmond District and beyond!
Thank you all our sponsors:
Grand Cru Sponsor – Waymo
Vintage Sponsor – Gaetani Real Estate
Estate Sponsors – Burke’s | PG&E | KeyOpp | Michael Fisher & Lin-Hua Wu | Jen Nossokoff Â
Vineyard Sponsors – 5 Star Bank | Blechynden Legal | RTBiQ Political
Cathy & Luis Baptista | Gayle & Dr. William Chan | John Vuong | Melissa Chu | Michelle Cusano & Derek Mendez | Patricia & Karl Kaussen | Lily Lin | The Morris Family | Marjan and Byron Philhour  | Michael T. Riordan | Brian & Maggie Shepard | Clifford Yee
Harvest Sponsors – Ariane Marcus & Rachel Kamen | Connie Chan | Linda Fries | Dennis & Hene Kelly | Charles Head & Eileen Louie | McTiernan Strategies | Christine Preziosi | P. Smith | Narcisse Bakhsh