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30th Anniversary Gala

A Tradition of Community

Celebrating the history of DWC!

 

Monday, September 22, 2008

at The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

 

Honorees

Cecilia Estolano

Los Angeles, CRA, CEO

Steve Lopez

Los Angeles Times and Author of The Soloist

Joan Payden

Payden & Rygel, President and CEO

 

Angel Awards

The Ebell Rest Cottage Association

and

Jane Kaczmarek

Actress Malcolm in the Middle and Co-Founder, Clothes off Our Back Foundation

 

Featuring:

Mistress of Ceremonies

Christine Devine, Fox News

 

30th Anniversary Gala Photo Gallery

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(left-right) Honoree Author Steve Lopez, Angel Awardee Actress Jane Kaczmarek, DWC Board Intern Katie Murphy-Darling, and Gala Emcee Fox 11 News Anchor Christine Devine make a toast to the evening's success!

(left-right) Founding Director Jill Halverson reunites with Founding Board Members Barbara Marshall and Bettina Chandler to celebrate three decades of groundbreaking progress toward ending homelessness for women.

DWC staff strike a pose in the foyer the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Women of distinction enjoy the VIP reception and each other’s company. (left-right): Councilwoman Wendy Greuel, Executive Director Lisa Watson, DWC Board and Gala Committee Member Gloria Teschner, and Councilwoman Jan Perry.

Table centerpieces displayed images from DWC's 30 years of service on Skid Row.

Gala Committee Chair Kimberly Clancy and Site Director Joe Altepeter greet guests as they arrive at the reception, which offered refreshments and a fabulous silent auction.

DWC Resident Chris G. (left) provides support as fellow Resident Angel R. shares her life-changing experiences at DWC and thanks those who have helped DWC's doors open to women in need since 1978.

Billie Greer from the Office of Governor Arnold Schwartzenegger raises her paddle to participate in the ever-popular live auction!

Long-time supporter and Honorary Gala Co-Chair Brenda Levin (right) presents Honoree Cecilia Estolano of CRA/LA with a piece of artwork created by a talented DWC participant.

Edward Garlock of Payden and Rygel accepts an award on behalf of Honoree Joan Payden and shares his enthusiasm and support for the work DWC does in the Los Angeles community.

Executive Director Lisa Watson (left) recognizes the commitment of Angel Awardee The Ebell Rest Cottage Association with a token of DWC’s appreciation, presented to the Reverend Doctor Giovan Venable King.

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30th Anniversary Gala Honorary Chairs:

Wallis Annenberg

Bettina Chandler

Jill Halverson

Brenda Levin

 

Event Chair:

Kimberly Clancy

Sidley Austin LLP

DWC Board of Directors

 

 

2008 Sponsors

Pillars Builders

Barbara & Garry Marshall

The California Wellness Foundation

Roof Layers

City National Bank

CRA/LA

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Payden & Rygel

Stairways Climber

The Capital Group Companies

Gafcon

Shelli A. Herman

State Street Corporation

Window & Doors Framer

Bank of America

Blue Cross of California

CAP-MPT

Kimberly H. Clancy

Comprehensive Financial Services

Susan Diamond

Lauren Frankel

GE Women's Network

GH Palmer Associates

JWCH Institute, Inc.

KPMG LLP

Latino Consultants

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Water & Power Employees' Association

Stephen & Christy McAvoy

MullinTBG

Pica+Sullivan Architects

Sempra Energy

Sidley Austin LLP

Sotheby's

Bonnie Sun

Gloria & Peter Teschner

Union Bank of California

University of Southern California

 

A special thanks to our beverage sponsor, Barefoot Bubbly!

 

Highlights of the evening included a VIP champagne reception, our ever fabulous auction, and a truly enjoyable gathering of the friends and supporters of DWC!

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