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November, 01 2008 - Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Kansas Auction & Gala

Where: Ritz Charles

When: November 1, 2008

Beneficiary: Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Kansas

EMCEE: Shawn Benton, Director

Gala Chairperson(s): Marie Jennings

Honorary Chairperson(s): Ben & Patsy Beltzer

Founders: Ben & Patsy Baltzer

Executive Director: Scott Cooper

Committee Members: Kate Dibble, Mary Heinrich, Mindy Nyp, Lisa Cooper

Staff: Shawn Benson-Director, Teresa Honeycutt-Case Manager

Introductions: Shawn Benson

Invocation: Scott Cooper

Speaker: Teresa Honeycutt

Entertainment: Lin Buck

Sponsors: Matt & Marie Jennings, Jonas & Mary Heinrich, Gilmore & Bell, Mike Parrett, Bruce Heavner, Kate Dibble, Vicki Klein, Chris Ludine, Jeff & Jan Zimmerman, Keith Washburn, Jess Knoth, Hillcrest of MidAmerica

Auctioneer: Maverick Charity Auction Group

Menu: Kansas City Strip with Twice Baked Potatoe & Asparagus, Broccoli Cheese Soup, Ceasar Salad, Cheese and Chocolate Cake

Attendance: 200

Attire: Semi-Formal

Special Thanks: To our Board, Staff and Volunteers and to Donnell's Motorcycles

Information: www.hillcresttransitionalhousing.org

Donors: Many thanks to the hundreds of Silent and Live Auction donors

Board of Directors: Matt Jennings, Jeff Zimmerman, Kate Dibble, Jonas Heinrich, Jeff Phillips, Vicki Klein, Chris Ludine, Mike Parrett, Keith Washburn, Bruce Heaver, Paul Gross

Blacktie Photos by: Kelo Berkstresser for Blacktie Kansas City

Hillcrest Transtional Housing of Kansas "Gala & Auction 2008"
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The evening of November 1, 2008 was a special night for the supporters of Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Kansas.  Staff members of Hillcrest worked tirelessly to provide a lovely setting at the Ritz Charles and thank attendees and also honor several people.  The Corporate Partner of the Year was awarded to Epoxy Coating Specialists.  Epoxy Coating Specialists is sthe proud sponsor of the annual Walk for the Homeless as well as the Gala & Auction.  Their committment to Hillcrest and willingness to help the homeless inspires evryone to make a difference in the lives of others.

The Guest Speaker was Teresa Honeycutt who shared her story of how she & her 4 young children overcame the obstacles presented by homelessness, and became self-sufficient with the help of Hillcrest and its volunteers.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Kansas!