Augusta Community Raised Funds for RMHC
The annual Wine, Women & Shoes event supported housing and essential resources for families with hospitalized children.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Augusta community gathered for the annual Wine, Women & Shoes event to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta. The gala featured auctions and wine tastings to support families with children receiving medical care.
Why it matters
The fundraiser helps ensure families have access to food, housing, and utilities while staying near their children during medical treatments. These essential resources allow parents to remain close to their children throughout the recovery process.
The event set a fundraising goal of $300,000 to sustain operations. This target supports ongoing needs beyond existing revenue streams like the regional McDonald's round-up program.
The players
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta
This organization provides housing and essential amenities for families with children receiving medical care in the local area.
John Hart
He served as a host for the annual Wine, Women & Shoes fundraising gala in Augusta.
Jenna Petracci
She served as a host for the annual Wine, Women & Shoes fundraising gala in Augusta.
The details
Hosted by John Hart and Jenna Petracci in downtown Augusta, the evening included pop-up boutiques, a seated dinner, and silent and live auctions. Participants contributed through ticket purchases to support the charity's mission and facility upkeep.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: The Wine, Women & Shoes event occurred in downtown Augusta.
Market Landscape
The gala serves as a high-visibility, single-event supplement to the ongoing operational support generated by institutional programs like the Adopt-A-Room program. Such events provide critical liquidity for non-profits operating in highly competitive local philanthropic environments.
Local residents can continue to support these families year-round by participating in the round-up donation program at area McDonald's restaurants. Donations of household items are also accepted through the charity's public wishlist.
The takeaway
Large-scale community events provide essential capital for non-profits to maintain daily housing services for families in crisis. Residents looking to assist should consider both one-time donations and the recurring opportunities available through local business partnerships.
Further reading
Learn more about local non-profit efforts in the Philanthropy section.
More information
Find out more about how to support families in need on the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WJBF News Channel 6.
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