Celebrating a Milestone in Learning and Support!
We are thrilled to share an exciting update with all of you! This past month, we had the honor of partnering with The Vineyardist Winery to host Corks & Community, a series of events celebrating the first anniversary of Julia's Learning. These dinners took place across Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh and were filled with warmth, connection, and the joy of celebrating the progress we've made together.
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Each evening was a wonderful success, drawing a fantastic crowd of both loyal supporters and new faces. It was a great opportunity to share the mission of Julia’s Community and spotlight the growing impact of Julia’s Learning at Wingate University—our flagship model for inclusive education, employment, and daily living. The Corks & Community events provided the perfect atmosphere for guests to experience firsthand the success of this innovative program, while also enjoying delicious wines, meaningful conversations, and exceptional company.
What made the evenings even more special was the chance to connect with so many passionate individuals who are already advocating for our cause. Their ongoing support has been crucial to our success. At the same time, it was inspiring to meet new community members who are eager to learn more and get involved. Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive community for everyone.
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With Gratitude to Our Community Champions
We extend our deepest thanks to the generous individuals and organizations who helped make Corks & Community such a meaningful celebration. Your belief in our mission—and your willingness to support inclusive education, employment, and daily living opportunities—helped create evenings full of connection, joy, and purpose.
Special thanks to our incredible community champions: Kristi Devine – The Vineyardist, Patrick Strubbe – Womble Bond Dickinson, Alice Joyce –TowneBank, and Vic Chandler – Chandler and Trogdon Insurance. Your contributions didn’t just support an event; they strengthened a movement.
If you were able to attend, we would love to see your photos! Feel free to tag us on social media or send your photos to info@julias.community. We can’t wait to relive the memories with you!
We look forward to more moments like these, where we can celebrate our achievements and continue expanding the reach of Julia’s Community. Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and shared this meaningful milestone.