2009 EVENT DESCRIPTION
The 5th Annual WomenCook! Dining for a Difference event brought 500 people together with eleven of the most talented female chefs in Denver for an evening of exquisite culinary delights. Proceeds from the event, including sponsor and individuals’ donations, ticket sales, and silent auction purchases, totaled over $84,000.
Work Options for Women is grateful to everyone who made the event a success, raising needed financial resources to support the WOW program’s “recipe for success.” The WOW program combines hands-on food service training at two food service establishments with case management, job placement, and follow up services, implementing what research shows are best practices in job-training to help students move from poverty to self-sufficiency.
2010 EVENT DETAILS
When: |
Monday, May 3, 2010 The evening begins with beverages while guests peruse silent auction offerings. At 6:15 the hall opens and dinner is served! The walk-around dinner continues, along with the chance to chat with friends and keep an eye on the silent auction tables, until about 7:20. At that time guests are invited to pick up a final warm cup of coffee and dessert on their way to their seats for the program. A succinct and informative presentation highlights the successes and necessity of the WOW program. As the event winds down everyone heads towards the doors, silent auction winning bidders with treasures in hand, satisfied after an evening well spent. |
Where: |
Temple Emanuel Fourteen blocks east of Colorado Blvd. & three blocks north of Alameda Ave. |
ATTENDANCE
The 2010 event is expected to sell out again, as it has the past three years, attracting 500 Denver culinary enthusiasts, who enjoyed an evening of spectacular food and wine.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS
To learn more about 2010 sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dan Mondragon at 720-944-1920 for more information.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
Registration for the 2010 event is now open. Please go to www.blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp and enter event code: womencook10.
If assistance is needed, please call 720-944-1166.
EVENT HISTORY
WomenCook! Dining for a Difference has become one of Denver’s most anticipated events. The chefs love the close interaction with guests, as “foodies” explore the wonderful offerings at each table. Each year half of those in attendance are repeat guests. Everyone who attends loves the opportunity WomenCook! provides to taste great food and support an important cause. After the inaugural event in 2005, Temple Emanuel leadership invited WOW to conduct WomenCook! in their hall. Use of this beautiful and convenient space has provided the perfect setting to grow the event each year.
HOST ORGANIZATION
WOW is an innovative organization dedicated to helping low-income women gain the skills and confidence necessary to move out of the cycle of poverty into a life of long-term independence and self-sufficiency. Through culinary training, case management and job placement WOW is able to prepare women for employment in the food services industry.