COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
HEARTS OF GILROY LUNCHEON
In May , Community Solutions held its annual “ Hearts of Gilroy ” Women ’ s Luncheon & Auction Fundraiser at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Gilroy . Community Solutions supporters , sponsors , and volunteers came together to raise funds to improve the lives of local children and families affected by abuse , violence , and mental health issues . Community Solutions President Erin O ’ Brien introduced one of the organization ’ s clients , who shared her powerful story of transformation . This year ’ s Hearts of Gilroy Award went to the Gilroy Assistance League ( GALs ) for their positive impact in the Gilroy community . Addie Bryant-Habit took first prize for wearing the most spectacular candy-covered pumps . Event sponsors included : Articulate Solutions , Christopher Ranch , Paula and Joel Goldsmith , Pinnacle Bank , Red Bird Marketing , Janet and Mike Thompson , and gmhTODAY . Photos by Kimberly Ewertz .
Community Solutions staff member , Saul Gonzalez , with client speaker , Samantha
Gilroy Assistance League ( GALs ) representatives receiving the Hearts of Gilroy Award ( l-r ) Donna Pray , Phyllis Mantelli , Addie Bryant- Habit , Paula Goldsmith , Janie Mardesich and Jennifer Speno .
Spectacular Shoes Award Winners : Fran Hopkins ( prettiest ) Addie Bryant-Habit ( most eye catching ) and Gabriela Baxter ( best ensemble shoe ).
Male Volunteers included ( l-r ) Charley Gilmore , David Cox , Dean Filice , Brad Nye , Brian Bowe , emcee Jayson Stebbins , Mike Leininger and Joel Goldsmith ( not pictured ).
Theresa Kiernan , Jan Reed and Carol Carr enjoying the event .
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