Beth-El Center Hosts Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, April 23, 2022

Milford CT

31 March, 2022

4:55 PM

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Beth-El Center is hosting its annual in-person Spring Gala on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange. Funds raised will support the Center's shelter, food and outreach programs to alleviate poverty, hunger and homelessness in the greater Milford area. "We appreciate all who attend our Gala fundraiser to support Beth-El Center in our continued efforts to feed the hungry, shelter those experiencing homelessness and build programs and services necessary to support long term change for the most vulnerable members of our community," says Jennifer Paradis, Beth-El Center's Executive Director. The event has a 1920's theme and includes a cocktail hour, dinner, music, dancing, live and silent auctions and an awards ceremony. The keynote speaker is Seila Mosquera Bruno, Commissioner of CT Department of Housing. The Beth-El Individual Community Star award will be given to Maria Tomasetti, long-time Center volunteer and fundraising champion and the Business Community Star award will be given to Motel 6 for their assistance in helping to shelter hundreds of people during the COVID pandemic. Event auction items include a private five-course dinner for six by a former White House chef, luxury suite Yankees tickets, golf packages, hand-crafted Adirondack chairs, electronics and Fred Astaire dance lessons. Tickets for the Gala are $100 per person. Enjoy a festive evening while helping those experiencing homelessness and hunger in the Milford area. To sponsor the event or to secure tickets, please visit www.bethelmilford.org or call 203.876.0747. The Gala's major sponsors include Double Platinum Level Sponsor: Barrett Outdoor Communications and Gold Level Sponsors: The Milford Bank and Trinity Point Wealth. About Beth-El Center The Beth-El Center is a recognized leader in caring for and meeting the needs of those experiencing hunger and homeless in the greater Milford area. The Center serves individuals and families by providing shelter and case management services which provide support and assistance for achieving self-sufficiency. The Center's soup kitchen offers hot meals to community members in need and feeds up to eighty persons daily. The Beth-El Center is located at 90 New Haven Avenue in Milford. Visit www.bethelmilford.org for more information.