Community rallies for CDAide fundraiser
Tito's Manager Jeff Messenger was MC at event. He is joined by Chef Tim Heining from Tito's Italian Grill. (Courtesy photo.)
Attendee Suzanne Marshall smiles with silent auction volunteer Lisa Schaff. (Courtesy photo.)
Amber and Zach Dircksen. (Courtesy photo.)
Rebecca Schroeder, Shawn Keenan and Kenna Smoot. (Courtesy photo.)
CDAide held its first official fundraiser and introduction to the Kootenai County community on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops.
The new nonprofit — which hopes to provide financial assistance, medical care and other services to employees of the local food and lodging industries — raised over $18,000.
Roughly 75 people attended the fundraiser, which included a silent auction as well as live auctions of four chef-prepared dinners from head chefs at four local restaurants.
The organization is still looking for additional care partners who are willing to donate their time, talent or money.