Our Chairmen chose the Balboa Park Carousel as their cover
photo location because of the many decades of joy it has brought
to the children of our community. A fixture in San Diego since
1922, it is owned by the Friends of Balboa Park who are dedicated
to preserving its legacy for future generations.
THER JOES VILLAGE
“The thought
of children
experiencing
homelessness
brings us to
tears. We are
truly inspired to
invest in these
often forgotten
children and help
create long-
term solutions
by serving as
the Honorary
Chairmen of
the 36th Annual
Children’s Charity
Gala. We look
forward to
celebrating
A Magical
Evening with
you as we
support Father
Joe’s Villages’
mission to end
homelessness,
one life at a
time.”
- 2020 Children’s
Charity Gala
Honorary
Chairmen
S pread the Magic
As our signature black-tie event
of the year, the Children’s Charity
Gala raises funds to support
Father Joe’s Villages’ children and
family programs that serve nearly
1,200 infants, children, and teens
experiencing homelessness each
year. The cornerstone of these
programs is our Therapeutic
Childcare Center which includes
a fully licensed and accredited
preschool and after-school
programs, mentoring programs,
and family therapy and services.
Held at the historic US Grant
Hotel, this unforgettable evening
includes an elegant cocktail
reception, one-of-a-kind silent
and live auction, exquisite
gourmet meal, award ceremony,
live music, and dancing.
Honorary
Committee
Dame Zandra Rhodes
Tommi and Bob Adelizzi
Dulie and Dr. John Ahlering
Ofelia and Dr. John Alksne
Dee and Jon Ammons
Laura and Fred Applegate
Raffaella and John Belanich
Judy Benson
Gigi and Bradford Benter
Marla and Larry Black
Terrence Caster
Connie Napierskie Conard
and Phil Conard
Liz and Michael Copley
Darlene Davies and Paul Marshall
Bishop John Dolan
Vicki and Chris Eddy
Debra and Robert Emerson
Colleen and Joe Ergastolo
Arlene and Richard Esgate
Anne Ledford Evans
Joy and Dr. Fred Frye
Marc and Nancie Geller
Alison and George Gildred
Fran Golden
Bonnie and Scody Hage
Andrea and Kevin Harkenrider
Chinyeh Hostler
Dr. Jean Wickersham and
Dr. Donald Kearns
Peggy and Allan Keck
Maureen and Charles King
Angel and Fred Kleinbub
Roxi and Fred Link
Betsy Manchester
Diane Martin
Gloria and Charles Melville
Cheryl Mitchell
Ruth Mulvaney
Tracy and Brian Mulvaney
David Mulvaney
Ann Navarra
Jennifer and Sal Navarra
Kristi Pieper
Sandy Robertson Redman
Celia and Mike Schleyhahn
Barbie and Dan Spinazzola
Dottie and David Stanley
Kathryn and Don Vaughn
Betsy and Ron Vernetti
Mary and Linc Ward
Maggie and Bob Watkins
Ann and Ed Witt
Emma and Leo Zuckerman
*Partial Commitee List
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