2013 Ray of Hope Gala proceeds will help with hurricane assistance
July 29, 2019 at 12:37 p.m.
The Monmouth County Board of Catholic Charities is doing its part to help residents affected by Superstorm Sandy.
One upcoming event is the 16th annual Ray of Hope Gala scheduled for April 26 in Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, Farmingdale.
The Downton-Abbey themed gala will serve as a fundraiser to benefit the various Catholic Charities programs in the county which include providing temporary and permanent housing, trauma counseling, child and family counseling and fix-it services. All of the programs are currently involved in disaster response efforts for those impacted by the late October hurricane.
“This past year was especially difficult, and like many local non-profits, Catholic Charities’ programs experienced an increase in people requiring assistance due to Hurricane Sandy,” explained Barbara Willis, 2013 Ray of Hope co-chair.
“This year’s gala takes on added significance because it also marks Catholic Charities’ centennial year,” Willis said.
Previous events included the second Big East Basketball Tournament Party and Championship in Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizzeria, Oakhurst, March 27.
Looking to the upcoming Ray of Hope gala, the committee announced that a ladies vintage platinum fashion ring inspired by the popular PBS television series Downton Abbey will top the auction list. Red Bank-based A.H. Fisher Diamonds and its proprietors, the Fisher family, have again donated a custom designed piece to support the fundraising efforts of the gala committee. The ladies ring features ten round brilliant cut diamonds, a total weight of 2.00 carats, set in platinum and valued at $5,000.
Family spokesperson and president of A.H. Fisher Diamonds, Alan Fisher, said, “Helping people who live locally allows both our business and family to give back to our community and make a meaningful impact.”
To date, businesses that have pledged their support for the 2013 Ray of Hope Gala include: Gibbons P.C., Durso Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley, Circle BMW, Ray Catena Family of Dealerships and Wakefern Food Corp. Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available. For sponsorship information, contact Robert Powderly at [email protected] or Damian Sylvia at [email protected].
A special highlight of the gala will be the presentation of the 2013 Ray of Hope Community Service Award to Middletown residents Pat and Larry Durso, members of St. Leo the Great Parish, Lincroft.
For ad journal, auction donation information, ticket purchase or to learn more about Catholic Charities’ programs in Monmouth County, visit www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/Monmouth or contact Willis at [email protected].
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The Monmouth County Board of Catholic Charities is doing its part to help residents affected by Superstorm Sandy.
One upcoming event is the 16th annual Ray of Hope Gala scheduled for April 26 in Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, Farmingdale.
The Downton-Abbey themed gala will serve as a fundraiser to benefit the various Catholic Charities programs in the county which include providing temporary and permanent housing, trauma counseling, child and family counseling and fix-it services. All of the programs are currently involved in disaster response efforts for those impacted by the late October hurricane.
“This past year was especially difficult, and like many local non-profits, Catholic Charities’ programs experienced an increase in people requiring assistance due to Hurricane Sandy,” explained Barbara Willis, 2013 Ray of Hope co-chair.
“This year’s gala takes on added significance because it also marks Catholic Charities’ centennial year,” Willis said.
Previous events included the second Big East Basketball Tournament Party and Championship in Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizzeria, Oakhurst, March 27.
Looking to the upcoming Ray of Hope gala, the committee announced that a ladies vintage platinum fashion ring inspired by the popular PBS television series Downton Abbey will top the auction list. Red Bank-based A.H. Fisher Diamonds and its proprietors, the Fisher family, have again donated a custom designed piece to support the fundraising efforts of the gala committee. The ladies ring features ten round brilliant cut diamonds, a total weight of 2.00 carats, set in platinum and valued at $5,000.
Family spokesperson and president of A.H. Fisher Diamonds, Alan Fisher, said, “Helping people who live locally allows both our business and family to give back to our community and make a meaningful impact.”
To date, businesses that have pledged their support for the 2013 Ray of Hope Gala include: Gibbons P.C., Durso Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley, Circle BMW, Ray Catena Family of Dealerships and Wakefern Food Corp. Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available. For sponsorship information, contact Robert Powderly at [email protected] or Damian Sylvia at [email protected].
A special highlight of the gala will be the presentation of the 2013 Ray of Hope Community Service Award to Middletown residents Pat and Larry Durso, members of St. Leo the Great Parish, Lincroft.
For ad journal, auction donation information, ticket purchase or to learn more about Catholic Charities’ programs in Monmouth County, visit www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/Monmouth or contact Willis at [email protected].
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