WiSH Foundation Hosts Wine Under the Roof Gala

The annual fundraiser added a live auction for the first time, with four items including trips to Hawaii, Ventura Harbor and Palm Springs.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Philanthropy

Wine-tasting tables draped in white under strings of warm lights in an open courtyard at dusk, set for a community fundraiser. — WiSH-Hart District Education Foundation hosted its annual Wine Under the Roof fundraiser in Santa Clarita, adding a live auction with trips to Hawaii, Ventura Harbor and Palm Springs. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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WiSH-Hart District Education Foundation held its annual Wine Under the Roof fundraiser on Thursday evening at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida. The event featured vendor wine and food pairings, a Valencia High School jazz band, and a live auction added for the first time.

Why it matters

The foundation holds the event to raise money for students and increase exposure for its mission, as funding has been low. Its work supports the William S. Hart Union High School District.

The live auction offered four items, including trips to Hawaii, Palm Springs, and a boat trip to Ventura Harbor. The source does not report how much money the event raised or how it compares to prior years.

The players

WiSH-Hart District Education Foundation

The foundation is the nonprofit that organizes fundraising to support students in the William S. Hart Union High School District.

William S. Hart Union High School District

The district is a public school district serving the Santa Clarita Valley, which receives services supported by WiSH.

The details

Community members walked between vendor booths in the courtyard to sample wine and food pairings, while local businesses donated their time, food, and services. The event was designed to be adult-friendly and included a teacher appreciation component.

Thursday evening, November 2026: the annual Wine Under the Roof event was held.

Philanthropy Landscape

Local education foundations in California have increasingly relied on community fundraisers to supplement public school budgets. The WiSH event's effort to grow exposure and add a live auction follows this pattern of supplementing limited district funding through community giving.

Residents who want to support local students can attend future community events or contribute to the foundation's fundraising efforts. Local businesses and individuals have a direct role in helping fund school programs through donations and event participation.

The takeaway

Community fundraisers like this one help fill gaps in school budgets, and local residents can support students by attending events or donating. Participation from neighbors and businesses is central to sustaining these programs over time.