Last night’s sold out gala at downtown’s Marriott Hotel brought together nearly 700 supporters of the San Diego LGBT Center. With a theme “Where the Wild Things Are” The Center celebrated their 33rd anniversary gala. The fundraising event included a silent auction, entertainment by Haute Chile, dancing and an award ceremony honoring community leaders who have made positive, lasting impacts in the city.
Honorees included MARYAH (Metro Area Realtors for Young Adult Housing), Scott Allen, Qualcomm and James Ziegler. Politicans included US Congresswoman Susan Davis, State Senator Christine Kehoe, DA Bonnie Dumanis, City Attorney Mike Aguirre, Mayor Jerry Sanders, San Diego City Councilmembers Kevin Faulconer and Toni Atkins, Assemblymember Lori Saldaña and Coronado Councilman Frank Tierney.
Funds raised during the event will help The Center’s 40+ programs, projects and services that reach out to the LGBT, HIV/AIDS and allied communities. Photos: (top) The Center’s Chair Todd Gloria and CEO Dr. Delores Jacobs happily accept a $66,625 check from the San Diego LGBT Pride Board. Phillip Princetta, Pride co-chair (at the podium) and Executive Director Ron deHarte (right) presented their check from proceeds of SD largest civic event as other board members proudly looked on.
