About the Wine Auction
The Santa Clara Valley Wine Auction is presented by the Morgan Hill Community Foundation in partnership with the Wineries of Santa Clara Valley and other local non-profits.
Read on to learn more about each of the presenting partners!
Morgan Hill Community Foundation
The Morgan Hill Community Foundation (MHCF) is a 501(c)3 philanthropic organization that connects donors with local needs for a long-lasting, effective impact on our community. They encourage a “Give Where You Live” philosophy. MHCF is funded solely through local contributions and dedicated to supporting Arts & Culture, Education & Lifelong Learning, Environment & Agriculture, Health & Humane Services, Recreation, and Science & Technology.
2023 Wine Auction Impact
The 2023 Wine Auction made an incredible impact to local non-profits. Ten non-profits received nearly $14,000 directly from the wine auction. The Morgan Hill Community Foundation also granted over $28,000 raised from the auction to 13 local nonprofits or schools!
The 2023 Wine Auction directly benefitted:
Edward Boss Prado Foundation: Morgan Hill Freedom Fest, Martha’s Kitchen, Intero, Rotary Morgan Hill, Sister Cities, SVSEI, Toros, WERC, Wine Association Santa Clara Valley
The 2023 Wine Auction allowed MHCF to award grants to:
Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services, Life Services Alternatives, Operation Freedom Paws, El Toro Health Science Academy I, El Toro Health Science Academy II, Live Oak High (CTE), P.A. Walsh School Garden, Sobrato High School, Academic Decathlon, Edward Boss Prado Foundation: Walking with Dignity, South County Cal-SOAP, Community Solutions, South County Civic Theater
Wineries of Santa Clara Valley
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley (WSCV) is a non-profit 501(c)3, made up of member wineries who grow and produce wines in the Santa Clara Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area). The WSCV educates people about local wine and wineries, sustainable agricultural winemaking and production practices, and the cultural heritage, health benefits and enjoyment of wine in a socially responsible manner. They are recognized as a positive, contributing member of the community supporting numerous local events.
Visit Morgan Hill
Visit Morgan Hill is a 501(c)6 non-profit destination marketing organization, dedicated to positioning Morgan Hill as a vibrant leisure, sports, and event destination and be a catalyst for local tourism benefit through overnight hotel stays and a thriving local tourism economy.
Morgan hill Chamber of commerce
The Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce supports the community as a preeminent business centric organization, committed to a mission of service as a catalyst for economic growth, a convener for leaders and influencers, and a champion for a stronger and vibrant community.
Morgan Hill Downtown Association
Founded in 2002, the Morgan Hill Downtown Association (MHDA) is a not-for-profit entity with the mission to make Downtown Morgan Hill the “Heart of the Community” by creating a vibrant place to shop, dine, work and play