Orange Party fundraiser set June 12 at Big Chill Beach Club

Celebrate Wellness will bring together local hospitality community all-stars for its third annual Orange Party from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, June 12, at Big Chill Beach Club.

Featuring hors d’oeuvres, creative mocktails and a cash bar, the event raises funds for hospitality workers’ mental health support. There is no charge to attend, and donations are accepted.

Founded in 2022 by La Vida Hospitality, Celebrate Wellness is committed to mental wellness for hospitality workers through education, financial support, and connecting individuals to resources and mental health experts. In the hospitality industry, well-being often takes a back seat to job demands. Long hours and job pressure can make it difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and financial constraints are a significant barrier to seeking therapy.

With Celebrate Wellness, financial barriers don’t have to stop people from getting the help they need. Last year, monies raised at the Orange Party resulted in 168 total hours of professional therapy for 65 individuals in the local restaurant community. This year, organizers have set an ambitious fundraising goal of 500 hours and $60,000.

To learn more, go to celebrate-wellness.org.