2011 Annual Gala Raises Vital Funds to “Open Doors for Women in Chicago”
On June 17, 2011, hundreds of donors, volunteers, board members and participants joined together for a memorable evening at the Chicago Cultural Center for Deborah’s Place 2011 Annual Gala, “Opening Doors for Women in Chicago.”
Over 250 individuals and corporate sponsors donated and raised over $120,000 which will be used to provide life-changing supportive services, and safe, stable homes to the 400+ women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and served by Deborah’s Place.
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Jim Stanley and guest raise their glasses to a great event accompanied by music from a live band, pictured in the rear. | Steering Committee Member JoAnn Pinetti (center) and guests |
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Rebecca Johnson Apartments Tenant Emily Carter (l) speaks with Deborah’s Place volunteer Ceola Oware (r). | Gala Committee Member Jennifer Zordani (center) and guests enjoyed the evening |
| Steering Committee | Event Committee | In-Kind Sponsors |
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Bonnie S. Hawkins, Chair Kimberly Cole Michael Demetriou Melissa Haase JoAnn Pinetti Steven Zick, Auctioneer Jennifer Zordani |
Margit Anderson Catherine Colombo Robin Jessen Michael Lurie Christian Stahl |
Auction Donors Constellation Brands, Inc. Crown Imports Brandy Fisher Karen & Michael Lurie Tropical Plant Rentals Steven Zick |
| Platinum Sponsor | Gold Sponsors | Bronze Sponsors |
| Northern Trust | Fifth Third Bank RR Donnelly |
The Boeing Company Harris Bank |











