A total of $133,500 was raised at this year’s Brick City Beer and Wine Festival, and these funds will benefit three local charities.
On June 23, 2023, a check in the amount of $133,500 was presented to Interfaith Emergency Services, Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection, and the Marion County Literacy Council. Over 1,400 attendees helped raise these funds during the 9th annual Brick City Beer and Wine Festival, which was held on April 8, 2023.
The annual festival is hosted by Ocala Silver Springs Rotary Club, in partnership with Ocala Sunset Rotary Club.
The funds raised from this year’s event will be used directly within the local community. Interfaith Emergency Services provides a wide range of services and assistance to residents in need. Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection provides a safe and comforting environment to child victims of physical or sexual abuse. The Marion County Literacy Council provides GED testing and other resources to help adults improve their literacy skills.
Marion County Literacy Council Volunteer Executive Director R.J. Jenkins stated, “It’s not just about money. It’s not just a gift of resources. It’s also a gift of bandwidth to help people who deserve our help.”
Since 2014, the Brick City Beer and Wine Festival has helped raise over $420,000 for local nonprofit organizations. To learn more about the annual event, visit the Brick City Beer and Wine Festival website.