Taste of Rome event nets $42K for Elevation House
Local nonprofit and mental health clubhouse, Elevation House, recently celebrated a successful inaugural event with Taste of Rome 2023.
The event took place on May 16 and welcomed nearly 400 guests to the Courtyard by Marriott Rome Riverwalk for an evening that, along with the coinciding Annual Online Auction, raised $42,000.
The event featured food and beverage “tastes” from 21 Rome restaurants, six raffle prizes, and live entertainment by Kevin Allen Music Production.
Rock-N-Roll Sushi took home the award for ”Best Taste 2023.” Attendees also had the opportunity to hear stories of adversity, progress and recovery from several members of Elevation House.
“I have been so impressed by the willingness of the restaurants, sponsors and donors to support Elevation House,” Executive Director Beth Mulcahey said. “Fundraising is essential for Elevation House to carry out its mission to end economic and social isolation for adults living with mental illness.”
While celebrating a successful first-time event, members, board and staff at Elevation House also recognized that 30% of their fundraising goals for the Taste of Rome and Online Charity Auction endeavors have yet to be met. They offer supporters and mental health advocates a call-to-action to help close the gap between the $42,000 raised, and the $60,000 goal.
“Continued fundraising efforts will sustain Elevation House, expand opportunities and assist more members with moving forward,” Mulcahey said.
The organization looks toward a very specific and essential goal to be met using the funds raised. Mulcahey explained that a van would assist with transporting Elevation House members to the program, to job fairs and to interviews, as well as propel the organization’s efforts to build up their social program. Opportunities to be social with peers is vital for members’ paths to recovery.
To help Elevation House reach their goal, visit www. elevationhouse.org
Elevation House’s mission as a non-profit organization is to end economic and social isolation for adults living with serious mental illness. Utilizing a unique clubhouse environment as a foundation to walk alongside people who need a helping hand to get their lives on track, Elevation House operates on a concept called the “Work Ordered Day” to re-instill confidence and purpose because doing meaningful work has a special way of accelerating one’s recovery.