2020 Virtual Gala Event Summary & Totals

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Annual Gala moved to an online format for 2020. The theme for the event was Boots & Bling Virtual Fling. We held a Silent Auction the week leading up to the Live Event, with over 40 wonderful items available for bidding. There was also a Prize Puzzle where supporters could choose a donation puzzle piece to transform a photograph online. On Saturday, August 22nd, we streamed our Gala Event live from Second Baptist Church in Santa Ana, complete with entertainment, award presentations, and other fun surprises. The event was a great success, raising much-needed funds for families experiencing homelessness in Orange County.

Thank you to everyone who donated, participated, and tuned in to the event!

The video of the Live Event can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/9Wzt0_nPtfI

The video of the 30-minute Pre-show can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/nvq-gHt2piE

2020 TOTAL RAISED: $116,498

Silent Auction Total: $10,373

Prize Puzzle Total: $4,900

2020 Volunteers of the Year: Bill and Susan Richardson, Church of the Foothills

2020 Karen Olson Caring Heart Award: Nancy Oldenkamp, Trinity United Presbyterian Church

Live Event Participants:

Rev. Nancy Brink, Chapman University (Emcee)

Cyndee Albertson, Executive Director, Family Promise of Orange County

Rev. Dr. Steve Ranney, Tustin Presbyterian Church

Marjorie Ambroise, Board Member, Family Promise of Orange County

Ryan Rosales, Board Member, Family Promise of Orange County

Melody Mosley, Board Member, Family Promise of Orange County