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GALA
The Homeless Prevention Council Gala was held on May 8, 2009 from 6-10 PM at the
Carriage House at Ocean Edge in Brewster. This event featured elegant hors d'oeurves,
silent and live auctions, live music and dancing, and a cash bar. Entertainment
was provided by Dinah Mellon with Greg Johnson of Longing for Ireland and by ukulele
artist Tim Sweeney with Ed Banks on base. All proceeds will go toward efforts to
prevent homelessness in the eight towns of the Lower Cape.
Approximately 130 guests attended the event, enjoying the lovely Spring evening
and enthusiastically bidding on auction items. Guests bid on a wide range of services
and items from our very generous donors. We greatly appreciate the local and some
not-so-local merchants, restaurant owners, artists, service providers and individuals
who donated 180 auction items and services. Live auction items included get-a-ways
in the Caribbean, original art, fine wines, and golf packages to name just a few.
Seth Rolbein and Tom Cronin did a great job as auctioneers
All proceeds will benefit the work of the Homeless Prevention Council, a private
non-profit organization dedicated to helping our Lower Cape neighbors find the services
they need to deal with the threat of homelessness during difficult times. Over half
of the clients served by the Homeless Prevention Council are working families with
young children.
The Board of Directors expresses sincere and heartfelt thanks to the generous sponsors
who made donations and donors who provided auction items as well as the dedicated
volunteers who made this event happen. Special thanks go to Naureen and Don Jenkins
in recognition of their leadership, creative talents, and hard work in making the
Gala a success. We also want to acknowledge the Ocean Edge Resort for donating the
use of the Carriage House.
Thank you to our 2009 Homeless Prevention Gala Sponsors.
Thank you to our 2009 Homeless Prevention Gala Auction Donors. |
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