Thank you to all who attended either time option on Wednesday, August 10, and took part in the raffle and activities during our third virtual IS & RESO Summer Social.
Fundraising Goal Achieved
Our raffle raised $11,700 for Hope Place at Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission to help women struggling with addiction and abuse find freedom, self-respect, and hope in Christ.
Congratulations to all the winners of the raffle prizes!
| Raffle Prize | Donated By | Winner |
| Cuisinart Ice Cream & Gelato Maker | BJ Moore | Jacob VanderKam |
| Apple Air Pods | Frances Chao | Anne-Marie Brody |
| KBS Bread Maker | Ivette de Rubens | Anne-Marie Brody |
| Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey | Mike Denney | Karen Alvarez |
| Cuisinart Convection AirFryer Toaster Oven | Murali Krishna | Melissa (Missy) Stalp |
| Harry & David Market Tote | Dr. Marino | Jennee Pool |
| Adjustable Lounge Chair Recliners | Adam Zoller | Louise Bailey |
| Williamette Valley Vineyards Gift Basket | Chris Briggs | Romina Rivera |
| Steven Smith Teamaker Teapot and Tea | Doug Lewis | Wasif Jamal |
| Olive & Cocoa Mocha Dog | Rick Stover | Charlene Ferguson |
| Pendleton Glacier National Throw | Mark Premo | Scott Lanser |
Amazing Participation
We had 674 caregivers join our US morning/Hyderabad Providence Global Center “Main Stage” session and 574 join our US afternoon “Main Stage” session.
A Big ‘Thank You’ to our Committee and Volunteers
Thank you to our planning committee, games/event facilitators, and other volunteers who put so much creativity and thoughtfulness into the state-fair-themed social.
Core activity producers/presenters:
Adar Palis, Adam Zoller, Bruce Hall, Chris Briggs, Frances Chao, Ivette de Rubens, Jan Asbjornsen, Jennee’ Pool, Jennifer Dumont, Justin Schutz, Keme Green, Laurie Suarez, Mary Murphy, Megan Campbell, Mel Flesland, Renee Wells, Romina Rivera
Appreciation/assistance:
Abhishek Sankar, Amity Stradford, Ana Olazabal-Foma’i, Angela Sanders, Anne Marie Brody, Bev Carey, Brandon Post, Bryan McCann, Charlene Stetson, Debra Ford, Emma Nevins, Erin Misgen, Janet Cosio, Jason Ellinwood, Jeff Minnerly, Jenny Chartrand-Phillips, Jon Knight, Kellye Sanchez, Ketura Behrends, Koleen Kelley, Lan Kao, Laureen Retzer, Lia Southerland, Lisa Stuart, Michelle Haller, Mike Vincent, Nate Longoria, Pamela Thurston, Penny Lyon, Rajasri Raghunathan, Rebecca Bagley, Reshma Kutagulla, Rhonda Beilke, Robert Boy, Sam Templeton, Shelley Matthews, Susie Barrett, Tae Surh, and… Drumstick!