The Phoenix

Annual Taste of Phoenixvil­le to benefit homeless

- For Digital First Media

PHOENIXVIL­LE >> Tickets are now available for the Taste of Phoenixvil­le 2019, an annual event benefittin­g Good Samaritan Services, a local organizati­on which provides temporary emergency, transition­al and affordable permanent housing, and essential community resources to men, women, and children experienci­ng or at risk for homelessne­ss in Chester and Lancaster counties.

Taste of Phoenixvil­le 2019 takes place Jan. 17, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Franklin Commons in Phoenixvil­le. The event features compliment­ary local beer, wine and spirits from Sly Fox, Root Down, and Bluebird Distillery, and creative cuisine from more than 25 local restaurant­s and caterers including Bistro on Bridge, Bridge Street Chocolate, Green Lion Bakery, Drexelbroo­k Catering, Heart Stone Coffee, Majolica, and Mom’s Place.

“This is our 17th annual Taste of Phoenixvil­le, and year after year it continues to be a fantastic event that brings the community together in support of those experienci­ng homelessne­ss,” said Christine Stoltzfus, events manager for Good Samaritan Services. “This year, we’re excited that the event is held at the beautiful, newly renovated Franklin Commons, where guests can sample the great food and spirits from remarkable local restaurant­s, breweries, and distilleri­es.”

Also featured are a variety of special items available for silent auction, sports memorabili­a for purchase, a wine grab, and live music by Phoenixvil­lebased Hytha Family Band.

“Good Samaritan Services is looking forward to hosting this important community event. We are truly grateful for the ongoing support of corporatio­ns and individual­s for what we do, and for participat­ion in events like the Taste of Phoenixvil­le that help us raise funds to provide support for our neighbors in need of shelter, transition­al housing and stability,” said Nate Hoffer, CEO of Good Samaritan Services.

Tickets and corporate sponsorshi­ps are available at various support levels. Visit www.tasteofpho­enixville.com for more informatio­n and to purchase tickets.

If you cannot attend the Taste of Phoenixvil­le, but would like to make a donation or learn about becoming a volunteer, visit https://w w w.goodsamser­vices.org/give/. Good Samaritan Services attends to the immediate needs of individual­s and families who are currently homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless by offering shelter, transition­al housing, permanent housing services and long term affordable housing in Chester and Lancaster counties in Pennsylvan­ia. More informatio­n at www. goodsamser­vices.org.

 ?? SUBMITTED PHOTO ?? The annual Taste of Phoenixvil­le event benefits Good Samaritan Services, a local organizati­on which provides services for those experienci­ng homelessne­ss in Chester and Lancaster counties.
SUBMITTED PHOTO The annual Taste of Phoenixvil­le event benefits Good Samaritan Services, a local organizati­on which provides services for those experienci­ng homelessne­ss in Chester and Lancaster counties.

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