From left to right: Martin Borosko, esq., managing partner of Becker Meisel; Stacey Meisel, esq., chair of the fundraiser and founding partner of Becker Meisel; and Mahesh Lekkala, president of the Wine Legend of Livingston.

LIVINGSTON, NJ--The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey, the 112year old, non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of children and building healthy families, raised $8,000 at its recent benefit “A Grand Wine Tasting,” which drew more than 250 guests. Proceeds from the event are earmarked for CHS of NJ’s direct services and will enable the non-profit to continue its mission to serve thousands of at-risk children and families each year in NJ and Bucks County, PA.

“This annual fundraiser provides the unique opportunity to support the Children’s Home Society’s vital programs while enjoying a remarkable variety of top wines thanks to the Wine Legend in Livingston, the event’s lead sponsor and organizer,” said Stacey Meisel, Esq., founding partner of the Livingston, N.J.-based law firm Becker Meisel and chair of “A Grand Wine Tasting.” A member of the board of directors of the CHS of NJ since 2003, she serves on the board’s nominating and advocacy comittees and also co-chaired the organization’s , 2005 and 2006 galas.

“We are grateful for the generosity of the Wine Legend as well as all of the attendees and corporate sponsors of this wonderful event."said Colleen Gehring of the CHS of NJ. The wine tasting which took place at The Manor in West Orange, NJ, featured more than 250 wines “We are grateful for the and included a scotch tasting and buffet dinner.