Tokyo English Life Line, a nonprofit organization that offers multilingual counseling, will hold a charity auction Nov. 5 to raise funds for its activities.
The 15th Annual Connoisseurs' Auction, to be held at the Italian ambassador's official residence, will include an auction of premier wines and luxury goods, and a raffle. People interested in supporting the organization can buy tickets for the event, which will also include an Italian cocktail buffet and wine tasting.
According to Lori Wigmore, director of Children and Families at TELL's counseling center, charity events are important activities for the organization, as 50 percent of its operating budget relies on donations and grants from companies, individuals and fundraising at events. "The other half (of the budget) is covered by counseling fees," she said.