We raised over $21,000 in our first year!!

a fun way to dine, a fun way to give

Dining with Friends is a fun and innovative event that raises money for RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network) - an organization engaging the community to transform lives and promote respect and dignity for all people touched by the AIDS crisis through compassionate care, education and leadership development.

The night is fun and inexpensive for guests. When was the last time you went out to dinner, dessert, and champagne for $50? And best of all, all contributions - including all preparations and food purchased by the hosts, as well as the donation from the dinner guests, are tax deductible and go to a worthy cause. In our inaugural year, we hope to raise $50,000 to support the services and programs that RAIN provides to the Charlotte region.

The evening is topped off with dessert, champagne, coffee, and a signature cocktail at 9:00 pm at the McColl Center for Visual Art. All hosts and their guests are invited to the Finale. This will soon become one of Charlotte's biggest parties.

If you are not interested in hosting but want to attend a party there are several parties that the hosts have opened to any one that wants to attend. To see which parties are opened to the general public click here.

If you are not interested in attending or hosting a party but want to attend the finale then click here to make a minimum donation of $20 and have your name put on the guest list.

It is simple and easy!