Open Our Bottle Night raises $20,000 for Pet Connections!

Doug Emblidge with honorary co-chairs Ginny Clark and Lauren Dixon.

Ontario ARC’s inaugural fundraiser – Open Our Bottle Night – raised $20,000 for the agency’s newest offering, Pet Connections – an innovative program connecting pets and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“This was a great event for us that raised funds for Pet Connections, as well as introduced new people to our agency,” says Bill Castiglione, executive director at Ontario ARC. “Everyone seemed to have a good time and we are already looking forward to next year.”

More than 200 attendees participated in Open Our Bottle Night, which included a live auction emceed by Channel 13’s Ginny Ryan, entertainment by the U of R YellowJackets and tastings of rare and fine wines. The event was led by honorary chairs Ginny Clark, Lauren Dixon, Linda Farchione, Mayor Ellen Polimeni and Dr. Barbara Risser.