District 88 Foundation thanks community for support of second annual Gathering at the Grapevine fundraiser

The District 88 Foundation extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, supported and helped coordinate the second annual Gathering at the Grapevine fundraiser!

The event took place on Sept. 20 at DeVine Wine and Cocktail Bar in Villa Park and was a wonderful afternoon to raise funds for District 88 students. Participants enjoyed drinks, food, live music, a raffle, a silent auction, a live auction featuring a beautiful 14K rose gold amethyst ring donated by Ancona Jewelers, and more. To watch a video clip of the live auction, click on the video above!

Below is a recap of the event.

  • More than 80 people came out and joined the foundation for a great cause.

  • The event raised more than $13,000.

    • Proceeds will fund mini-grants to implement innovative, teacher-led initiatives that could not otherwise be funded through the district’s budget. The foundation has offered mini-grants since the 2013-14 school year. Since that time, 102 mini-grants have been awarded, and more than $78,600 has been secured for students. To view a list of mini-grant recipients, go to www.dupage88.net/Foundation.

  • Gathering at the Grapevine is possible through the support of:

    • DeVine Wine and Cocktail Bar in Villa Park (the event venue)

    • 27 generous sponsors (view the sponsors at www.dupage88.net/Sponsors&Donors2025)

    • 41 generous donors (view the list of donors at www.dupage88.net/Sponsors&Donors2025)

    • OrganicLife (donated the food items)

    • Two beverage vendors (view details at www.dupage88.net/WineVendors2025)

    • Music entertainment provided by:
      • Viento Woodwind Quintet (with District 88 alumna Martha Cavender)

      • Johnny on the Box and that other guy, featuring John McCarthy and Jeff Vittorio, with special guest Dorothy Shaw on the violin (who are all graduates of District 88)

    • District 88 Foundation members

    • District 88, Addison Trail and Willowbrook administrators

    • District 88 Buildings and Grounds staff

    • District 88 Technology staff

    • District 88 staff and community members, who served as volunteers for the event

    • All those who bought a ticket to attend

Thank you again to everyone who made the second annual Gathering at the Grapevine fundraiser a success. We look forward to making it even better in the future!

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The District 88 Foundation is a member of the Partnership for Inspired Education (PIE) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves public school students in District 88, Addison School District 4, District 45 and Salt Creek School District 48. Founded in 2009, PIE is designed to be the foundation that supports a long-term partnership with the community, businesses, schools and, most importantly, the children served. For more information about the District 88 Foundation, including how to become a member and join the organization, go to www.dupage88.net/Foundation, or contact District 88 Director of Community Relations Dani Brink at dbrink@dupage88.net or 630-530-3989.