A Woman's Place (AWP) is bringing out the fine crystal to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy. This event, which has become AWP's largest annual fundraiser, will be held, once again, at the majestic Tyler Hall on the campus of Bucks County Community College on Saturday, February 13, 2010.

This decadent affair helps to raise the much needed funds that allow us to continue to offer a wide range of services and support to victims of domestic violence, their children, and the community. Featuring an elegant spread of chocolate desserts measuring more than 55 feet long, this evening is one of indulgence. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, entertainment, and both a silent and live auction alongside other members of the community.

Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy is a perfect pre-Valentine's Day date, a fun-filled Girls' Night Out, or just a great reason to join others from the area to support an organization that provides essential support and services to victims of domestic violence, their children, and the community.

For more information on tickets and sponsorship packages, click here or call 215.343.9241 x108.

~Titanium Chocolatier~
Kevin & Sima Zlock of Zlock & Snyder

~Platinum Chocolatier~
The Glenmede Trust Company, N.A.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP
The Longacre Family Charitable Fund
St. Mary Medical Center

 ~Gold Chocolatier~
First Savings Bank of Perkasie
Karen Frei
 

 ~Silver Chocolatier~
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Bucks County Women's Journal
Lisa P. Compton
First Federal Savings and Loan
Waste Management

~Bronze Chocolatier~
Steven Albert & Barbara Wachter
Doylestown United Methodist Church

~Fantasy Auction Sponsor~
The Board of Directors of A Woman's Place

~Fantasy Chocolate Fountain Sponsor~
The Board of Directors and Leadership Team of A Woman's Place

~Fantasy Table Sponsor~
Begley, Carlin & Mandio, LLP
Broadspire
Jones Apparel Group
Magellan Health Services
Kristin Ortlieb-Potts & Chris Potts
Special Risk Services

Now that February 7th has come and gone, and we’ve had a chance to catch our breath, we are proud to say that The 14th Annual Chocolate Lovers’ Fantasy was a resounding success! We would like to thank all our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and staff for helping to make Chocolate Lovers’ Fantasy into a magical evening.

This year’s event far exceeded our expectations! Over $80,000 was raised for A Woman’s Place (AWP) through this year’s Chocolate Lovers’ Fantasy and the event boasted over 55 feet of “everything chocolate”, with 35 “live” auction items, 127 silent auction items, and 29 event sponsors. We had over 200 attendees who enjoyed the splendor of all that was donated by eating dessert first, while bidding on their favorite items.

Two of our clients spoke during the “live” auction, which helped bring the issue to light of why we were all gathered – to positively affect lives and help bring an end to domestic violence. Amy and Wendy’s lives, as well as their children’s are forever changed thanks to the support they received from AWP. “I could not do what it took to successfully leave my abusive relationship if it were not for the counseling and legal support that I received from A Woman’s Place.” Amy now lives on her own with her young daughter, holds a responsible job, supports her family, is free from abuse and is happy.

It is through events like Chocolate Lovers’ Fantasy that we can not only raise the significant amount of money needed to keep our programs and services in place, but raise the awareness necessary to expand the education and advocacy required to end domestic abuse and violence.