A Night in the Vineyard at SoNapa Grille raises $283,000 for the Monique Burr Foundation for Children
Annual fundraiser supports programs to help protect youth
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 29, 2026) – The Monique Burr Foundation for Children (MBF) 5th Annual A Night in the Vineyard, presented by The Shee Family in partnership with SoNapa Grille and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), raised a record $283,000 for the Foundation. Guests enjoyed live musical entertainment, live and silent auctions, gourmet cuisine by SoNapa Grille, curated wine pairings by RNDC, and superb company – all in support of MBF’s mission to keep children and teens safe.
“Thank you to everyone who supported A Night in the Vineyard. It is incredibly moving to witness our community come together for a shared purpose and mission – to protect children by empowering them with the knowledge and strategies they need to stay safe,” said Edward Burr, MBF Founder and Board Chairman. “We are truly thankful for the generosity of this community. Over the past 29 years, driven by Monique’s spirit, MBF has reached a record 22 million students – but there is still more work to do. Our mission continues to grow, thanks to the support of our donors, volunteers, and community partners, who are contributing to a brighter future where children can be children.”
The event commemorates Child Abuse Prevention Month and all proceeds from A Night at the Vineyard directly support MBF and its Prevention Education Programs – comprehensive, evidence-based personal safety curricula that educate and empower children and teens to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to child abuse, bullying, online dangers, human trafficking, and other forms of child victimization.
“I’m honored to lead the team that brings MBF’s mission to life in classrooms and after-school programs every day, but none of it is possible without the community that surrounds us,” said Ashley Garrett, Vice President of Prevention Education. “This year, thanks to incredible partners like Duval County Public Schools, the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida, the Police Athletic League of Jacksonville (Jax Pal), the University of Florida, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), and supporters across the nation, we have reached more children than ever before. The risks children face are real, and they are evolving – but so are we. As our MBF community stands with us, we will always be one step ahead, fighting for the safety and future of every child we serve.”
The Monique Burr Foundation for Children develops and delivers age-appropriate, evidence-based prevention programs designed to equip young people with the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to unsafe situations. By intervening early, MBF’s programs work to break the cycle of polyvictimization – addressing not only child safety but also walking alongside them in how to build healthy relationships over their lifetime. Over the last 29 years, MBF has reached 22 million children in 42 states and seven countries, including Puerto Rico, Canada, New Guinea, the Czech Republic, South Korea, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and Lebanon. MBF has trained over 10,000 facilitators on MBF prevention education programs in schools, after-school organizations, and sports programs. To learn more about MBF’s programs, visit mbfpreventioneducation.org.
MBF is grateful for the support of its A Night in the Vineyard event sponsors, which include Dream Finders Homes, Perry Homes, River Bay Investments, Blue Stream Fiber, Brette Petway Studio, Clockwork Marketing, Daikin Comfort Technologies, England-Thims & Miller, Inc. (ETM), Foley and Lardner, GreenPointe Holdings, Iseley Fugitt Attorneys, Jax Utilities Management, Lighthouse Wealth Management, Meridian Waste, Moore Bass Consulting, Pinnacle Financial Partners, PRI Productions, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), SoNapa Grille, Superior Construction, The Shee Family, and WhiteThornTree.
