The Community Assistance Center raised over $320,000 at its 20th annual Vintage Affair fundraiser on Saturday, October 22, at Mercedes-Benz USA Headquarters. The ‘party with a purpose’ featured an Oktoberfest theme, with German-style food and music, an online auction with hundreds of items and experiences, and a trip raffle, all benefiting the CAC’s mission of preventing hunger and homelessness in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.
“This was one of our best parties yet,” shares Francis Horton, CEO of CAC. “Not only did our Vintage Affair guests have a great time, but we raised more money than in previous years – and at a critical time for our neighbors in need.” Proceeds from the Vintage Affair gala and auction go directly to CAC’s programs and operations budget, which is used to provide food, clothing, and financial assistance to neighbors facing financial crisis, as well as additional services to get neighbors back on their feet. Demand for CAC’s services has increased 31% when compared to assistance given in 2021.
“We could not have hosted this amazing event without the help of our community partners,” asserts Pam Jones, CAC’s Development Director. Presenting sponsor Mercedes-Benz USA donated the space for the event, helped with catering services, and contributed to the auction. Other local businesses, including Graphic Packaging International and Northside Hospital, helped make the night possible. “The support given by these companies that care made Vintage Affair a success. Thank you to all our supporters, especially our Board of Directors and our Host Committee!” Jones continues. The 40 Host Committee members, who are dedicated supporters of CAC, joined their efforts with CAC’s Board of Directors in soliciting or donating auction items, inviting friends and family to attend, and bidding in the online auction.
CAC will continue to raise funds for their human services programs on their website at www.ourcac.org. Vintage Affair will return in 2023 on the third weekend of October with a brand-new party theme but the same mission – to raise funds to help our neighbors in need.
A special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor:

Vintage Affair 2022 Host Committee
Julie and Jeff Ackemann Howard and Colleen Austin Villard and Lydie Bastien Adam and Nancy Berger Joel and Beth Bickerstaff David and Stephanie Boehmig Joel and Sallie Chasteen Pat and Holly Chesser Clark and Christy Coole David and Melanie Couchman Margo Cuthbert Chris and Rosalyn Devine Mike and Nancy Doss Owen and Joannie Dwoskin David Epstein and Stacey Hader-Epstein Joan Gill and Carl Welch Terry and Jill Hartigan Eric and Jennifer Hartz Richard and Carol Anne Hendrix Michael and Rebecca Herman |
Chip and Anne Hicks Doug and Jana Hunter Curtis and Marilyn Kimball Brad and Sue Koeneman Conrad and Catherine Lautenbacher Conrad and Susan Lautenbacher Jon and Brenda Letzler Matt and Annie Lindsay Dennis and Amy Mitchell Neal and Carol Mulford Pete and Sally Parsonson Vance Reticker Charlie and Gena Rothermel William and Dorris Shelton-Gulley Stan and Debbie Sonenshine Robert and Cathryn Stovall Cheryl Sykes Peter and Nancy Tartikoff Don and Cece Webster Van and Susan Westmoreland |
