Held under sunny skies in late September, Gervasi Vineyard's first annual Grape Harvest Festival benefitted United Way of Greater Stark County's 2012 campaign efforts. The Swaldo family, vineyard owners and longtime United Way contributors, added to the festival donation for a total gift of $10,000. Proceeds from festival activities, such as corn hole, bocce ball, grape stomping and the festival's Italian buffet were contributed in addition to Festa Gervasi! vendors who donated a portion of their proceeds.
“With over 5000 guests in attendance, we couldn’t be more pleased with the success of this first year event. We greatly appreciate the support of our customers in helping us make this contribution to the United Way,” said Scott Swaldo, General Manager of Gervasi Vineyard. “We also want to thank the many volunteers and United Way staff for their role in making this event possible.”
"Our sincerest thanks to the Gervasi team," said Maria Heege, CEO of United Way of Greater Stark County. "We are very appreciative of your support and trust of United Way. Your generous gift will serve many needy children and families right here in Stark County."
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Festa Gervasi! vendors who made a contribution to United Way include Allow Me, Bead Boutique, Deborah Patterson, Designs by Dia Ray, Figg's Apple Pie and Louis Udovich Caricatures.
About Gervasi Vineyard
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Gervasi Vineyard provides guests with a beautiful experience that appeals to all the senses by integrating the pleasures of wine, food, atmosphere, tradition, and service into memorable moments that last a lifetime. Gervasi offers a memorable destination for local wine lovers, diners, families, businesses, and tourists who enjoy the few special places where beauty, tradition, comfort, and appreciation for good wine and food connect. The property vineyards and landscaping are picturesque from every view and include beautiful grounds with activities for relaxation and fun.
Northeast Ohio’s Memorable Destination. www.gervasivineyard.com. Located at 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, Ohio 44721. Dial (330) 497-1000 to reach the vineyard.
About United Way
United Way of Greater Stark County is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways by mobilizing thousands of people around a common goal: advancing the common good in Education, Family & Financial Stability and Health & Basic Needs. United Way believes these are the building blocks for a good life and that a quality education leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, a safe place to live and good health.
For more information about United Way visit www.uwstark.org. Headquarters are at 4825 Higbee Avenue NW, Suite 101, Canton, Ohio 44718. Dial (330) 491-0445 to reach the offices.