Symphony of Food event raises money for nonprofits
WOMEN of Southwestern PA hosted its 17th Annual Symphony of Food on Jan. 30 at Bella Sera Event Villa & Catering, bringing together community business leaders, sponsors, and volunteers for an evening in support of women and children in need. The sold-out event included door prizes, auction baskets, paddle games, silent auction and raffles.
Guests enjoyed signature courses donated by Bella Sera Event Villa & Catering, 1781 Club, Atria’s Restaurant & Tavern, Juniper Grill, The Bakery & Dessert Bar and Mediterra Bakehouse while floral centerpieces by Elizabeth Lombardi’s Memories in Bloom added to the event’s charm.
The event was made possible through the support of Premier Sponsors Donald & Donna Mosites Family Foundation and W.G. Tomko Inc. Silver Sponsors included Brentwood Bank, Cusumano Insurance Company, Mascaro Insurance Co., Cozen O’Connor, KW Pittsburgh RoxaneCAN Real Estate Group, Hartman and Hartman Construction, Blue Street Data, and WesBanco. Jewelry was donated by Urbanowicz Jewelers.
Musical Entertainment was provided by Mark Strickland Jazz Trio and photography by Ralph LoVuolo. Peters Township Fem Club assisted with coat check.
A highlight of the evening was a presentation by Mariela Thomas, founder of the Legacy of Hope Center.
Over the past 25 years, WOMEN of Southwestern PA Inc. has donated more than $1.23 million to local nonprofits, including $130,270 in grants awarded in 2025.
To assist WOMEN to continue the mission of helping women and children in need in Southwestern PA, visit the organization’s website, www.womenofswpa.org/.