sip & Savour Ontario launches new partnership with Houselink
sip & Savour Ontario, an annual event featuring local wineries and chefs, is promoting a
new pairing. Ontario's producers of fine food and VQA wines are staying focused on local as they join forces with
Houselink, which provides homegrown housing solutions for people at risk of being homeless.
Houselink offers supportive housing and programs for people living with mental illness. With a goal of delivering
quality of life to the people it serves, Houselink is groundbreaking in ensuring its residents and consumers play an
active role in planning and decision-making.
"Houselink and sip & Savour Ontario share an important core belief," notes Tony Aspler, wine writer and partner
of sip & Savour Ontario. "Both organizations recognize that quality of life is a local issue. We believe we derive the
greatest benefit when we look to our own people and resources, be it for programs or for wines or food."
sip & Savour Ontario is planning a fundraiser in support of Houselink that will showcase more than 30 award-winning
Ontario wineries, and regionally prepared food by top chefs. The event is to take place at Steam Whistle
Brewing in Toronto on Wednesday, October 19, 2011.
Houselink owns 22 buildings in Toronto and supports over 500 people, including 60 families. Fundraising supports
numerous programs geared towards mental health Recovery, including, community kitchens, employment
opportunities, bursaries and social recreation activities.
"Houselink is proud to be partnering with sip & Savour Ontario. As a local charity, we are excited to collaborate
and create a spectacular evening in October. The proceeds will provide new opportunities for individuals and
families living with the impact of chronic mental illness and poverty," says Brian Davis, Executive Director of
Houselink.
sip & Savour Ontario encourages consumer participation in the Ontario wine and food experience and plays a vital
role in identifying the importance of a thriving culinary industry.
For more information, please visit www.sipandsavourontario.ca.
2011 sip & Savour Ontario/Ontario Wine Awards Sponsors
- 680News
- Grape Growers of Ontario
- Vintage Hotels
- LCBO
- NOW Magazine
- Luxor Realty Inc.
- VINES Magazine
- Niagara Airbus
- Wine Country Ontario
- Q water
- Allen's
- The Ontario Wine Society
- ASL Print FX
- The Wine Establishment
- Bullfrog Power
- VIA Rail Canada
- Crush Wine Bar
- The Stonemill Bakehouse Ltd.
- Dairy Farmers of Canada
sip & Savour Ontario, in Support of Houselink – October 19, 2011
An evening dedicated to Ontario's Finest VQA Wines and Regional Cuisine
In the traditions of all great culinary regions, there are strong ties between regional wine and cuisine. This year, we
will once again be showcasing this great tradition here in Ontario. The public will be able to experience and
celebrate Ontario wine and food firsthand at sip & Savour Ontario on October 19th at Steam Whistle Brewing in
Toronto from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Some of Ontario's top chefs will bring the best and freshest foods Ontario has
to offer. A portion of ticket sales, along with all silent auction proceeds and individual donations, will go directly to
Houselink.
