With a goal of keeping our community connected, over 50 restaurants and beverage distributors will gather for one amazing evening in Athens.  In its 17th year, A Taste of Athens will take place on Sunday February 21, 2010.  Guests will sample local cuisine, sip on wine & beer from regional distributors, bid on amazing silent auction items, and mix & mingle with other community supporters.
 
As the area’s premier food and beverage charity event, A Taste of Athens hosts over 2,000 guests each year at The Classic Center.  General Admission is $45 and VIP Access is $75.  VIP Guests are provided with early entrance to the event, enjoy exclusive access to the VIP Garden, and receive a complimentary wine glass and plate. 

All proceeds from A Taste of Athens directly benefit Community Connection of Northeast Georgia.  Assisting over 70,000 people each year find the help they need, Community Connection is the umbrella agency that oversees three crucial services in Northeast Georgia:

 

◦ Give Help: Connecting individuals in the 14 county area resources via the 2-1-1 Information and Referral Helpline which provides more than 30,000 referrals to individuals in need of services each year;

 

◦ Get Help: Connecting thousands of interested citizens to volunteer opportunities in our community via the Hands On Northeast Georgia program;

 

◦ Grow Help: Connecting organizations to resources (including each other) via the Non-Profit Development Alliance, which helps non-profit organizations receive the training, support and assistance they need, while ‘incubating’ new programs to fill gaps in services.