2022 Ruby Slippers Gala Program

PRESENTS

There’s No Place Like Home

2022 Gala Benefiting Formerly Homeless Families and Individuals in Contra Costa County

Saturday, April 30th

We’re proud to support the work and mission of Hope Solutions.

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From the Executive Director April 30, 2022 Dear Friends, Welcome to the 14th annual Hope Solutions’ gala, Ruby Slippers – There’s No Place Like Home! We are so excited you are here to celebrate this special evening with us. We have a wonderful program planned for you - unique silent and live auctions, amazing wine, delicious dinner - then dancing under the stars!

Tonight, you will hear from Justine who is thriving and has built a career to support her family because of the help she has received from Hope Solutions – a direct result of support from friends like you. Her story is a powerful example of how stability, housing, and a loving community can transform lives.

Tonight’s Ruby Slippers Gala would not be possible without the tremendous backing of so many amazing people and organizations. We would especially like to thank the incredible Ruby Slippers committee, sponsors, staff, and Board of Directors for their passionate commitment and work. Thank you to our strong community of donors and volunteers who made this magical evening a reality. And huge thanks to YOU for being here with us tonight.

Since 1997, Hope Solutions’ evidence-based model of permanent housing and comprehensive support services have consistently achieved dramatic results in improving the outcomes of the most vulnerable populations in our community. We are working tirelessly to expand our impact and to continue to respond to the increasing needs for permanent affordable housing, including a commitment to build or renovate 50 new homes in the community in the coming years. Tonight, you can help us do our work by contributing in a variety of ways – bidding on auction items, donating to our Fund-A-Need, and inviting others to join you in supporting our work.

Please enjoy Ruby Slippers – There’s No Place Like Home and thank you for helping end homelessness in Contra Costa County!

With gratitude, Deanne Pearn Executive Director 1

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Anonymous Stephanie and Doug Bontemps Elaine and Craig Davis Kara and Brian Douglas Carrie and Jorge Figueredo Cheryl O’Connor and Bob Weiss Sally and Don O’Neal Sue and Les Polgar Charie Reid Susan and Jeffrey Rideout

St. Bonaventure Catholic Church

Sandy and Robert Goldberg Mary and Charles Veurink St. Perpetua Catholic Church Father John Kasper

Stephanie and Damon Becker Diana and Kent Godfrey Soraya Golesorkhi, Realtor Rabbi Roberto and Evelyn Graetz The Purcell Family Karen Rolfes and Glenn Lehrman Beryl and Ivor Silver Congregation B’nai Shalom Congregation B’nai Tikvah Amy Faltz Patricia and Sean Goldstein Assemblymember Tim Grayson Anne and Paul Kuelz

Deanne Pearn and Greg Dolge Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill Eva Sage-Gavin and Family Seiler Epstein, LLP Venture Leadership Consulting Jennifer Winn and Joe Henwood

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Thank you for supporting families and individuals in need in our community. We are proud to partner with you.

Evening Program

There’s No Place Like Home 6:00 PM Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction, Blackhawk Plaza

7:15 PM Silent Auction Closes

7:25 PM Welcome, Blackhawk Museum Classic Car Gallery Dining Ballroom Frank Mallicoat and William Goodwin, Co-Emcees Blessing Rev. Mark Burnham, Senior Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church

7:30 PM Program

7:45 PM Live Auction

8:40 PM Children’s Choice Award

9:00 PM Dancing under the stars, Blackhawk Plaza

9:30 PM Check-out opens

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“With heartfelt appreciation for all of the staff, volunteers and Board members who work so hard to help end homelessness, one family or individual at a time.”

– Charie Reid

“Hope Solutions staff and

volunteers: your commitment and achievements are inspirational. Thank you for your hard work.” – Kara and Brian Douglas

For Your Information

COVID-19 Safety Protocols Hope Solutions is thrilled to offer this in-person and live stream event. We want everyone to feel welcome and safe.

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination. To attend the 2022 Ruby Slippers Gala, attendees are required to provide proof of vaccination and booster. All guests will be asked to show proof of vaccination and their ID upon arrival to the event.

Guests will receive a simple black band to wear on their wrist that indicates they have shown vaccination status.

Know Before You Go: Negative COVID-19 Test. All guests were requested to have a negative COVID-19 test within 24 hours of the event. Proof of a negative COVID-19 test will be on the honor system.

Masking. Masks will be required at all times, unless eating or drinking.

Any guest testing positive for COVID-19 or exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms regardless of vaccination status should not attend the gala.

A livestream broadcast will be available to access for those who are unable to attend in-person. The link is available at https://hopesolutions.ejoinme.org/ rubyslippers2022.

Ruby Slippers Live Stream Broadcast To watch the gala from your computer, phone or tablet, visit: https://rubyslippers2022.ggo.bid

Virtual Help Desk Contact the Virtual Help Desk if you have questions about how to watch the gala, participate in the silent auction, or place a donation for Fund-a-Need.

Call or text: (925) 854-1102

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“With thanks for the extraordinary efforts of the dedicated Hope Solutions staff.”

— Stephanie and Doug Bontemps

“A whole-hearted thank you to the dedicated staff, Board, and volunteers of Hope Solutions.”

– Sally and Don O’Neal

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“A huge thank you to the Hope Solutions Staff who make long term solutions a reality!”

Sincerely, Craig Davis, Salesforce and Elaine Davis, Mercer Consulting

We value our partnership with Hope Solutions

May Hope Solutions continue spreading blessings in our Contra Costa Community Rabbi Jill Perlman Cantor Leigh Korn Rabbi Jay Asher LeVine Rabbi Alissa Miller Rabbi Nicki Greninger 945 Risa Road Lafayette, CA 94549

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“Hope Solutions makes housing into homes — Congratulations!”

Les and Sue Polgar and Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church

“Congratulations to all the staff and volunteers at Hope Solutions. We are so amazed by everything you do!”

— Susan and Jeffrey Rideout

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“Everyone deserves a place to call home.

Thank you to the Hope Solutions team for providing critically needed permanent housing solutions and vital support services to highly vulnerable families and individuals.”

Cheryl O’Connor and Bob Weiss

FREE CONCERT! Chamber Music at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Donations benefit Hope Solutions. The program will include a variety of music by some of our Bay Area’s most talented musicians. Past performances have included a diversity of music including: Brahms, Gershwin, Puccini and Mozart. Each concert is different but sure to please!

Thank you to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church for their continued support of this program and Hope Solutions!

1601 Mary Drive, Pleasant Hill

UPCOMING DATES May 15 3pm June 26 3pm

“With hope, strength and love you make such a difference in our community, we want to say ‘thank you’!”

St. Bonaventure Catholic Church

“We are proud to support Hope Solutions and its mission to end homelessness in our area!”

- CARRIE AND JORGE FIGUEREDO

“Congratulations to Deanne and the entire staff of Hope Solutions for the wonderful work you do.”

Fr. John Kasper and St. Perpetua Parishioners

Volunteer Opportunities

“We are honored to support the continuing growth and success of Hope Solutions in meeting the unmet needs of our community for housing and social services.”

Sandy and Robert Goldberg

In partnership with faith communities, donors, volunteers and community organizations, Hope Solutions is committed to providing affordable housing and supportive services for formerly homeless and lowincome families and residents in Contra Costa County.

If you would like to learn more about volunteer or gift opportunities, call (925) 944-2244 or hopesolutions.org/other-ways-to-give

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“We continue to be inspired by the work you do!”

- Evelyn and Rabbi Roberto Graetz

“We are honored to support the ongoing success of Hope Solutions.”

- Beryl and Ivor Silver

Emcees

Frank Mallicoat

Co-Emcee, 2022 Ruby Slippers Mornings on KTVU-2 Anchor, Reporter

William Goodwin

Co-Emcee, 2022 Ruby Slippers Resident Empowerment Program (REP) Leader and Resident of Los Medanos Village, a Hope Solutions residence

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Auctioneer

Kanani Reynolds KLM Auctions

Kanani Reynolds is one of Northern California’s preeminent fundraising auctioneers and special appeal/fund-a-need experts. Having grown up in the auction business where she conducted her first sale at the age of 9, she combines an exuberant auctioneering style with a history of service to local nonprofits to arrive at her true passions—auctioneering and raising money for deserving organizations.

She is a graduate of Missouri Auction School and is working toward her Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS) designation from the National Auctioneers Association. Only 20 auctioneers in California currently hold this designation. Kanani has been a partner with the nation’s premier benefit auction firm, KLM Auctions, since 2015.

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Live Auction Item 1: After-Dinner Drinks & Dessert Lovingly made by Hope Solutions youth residents!

Polish off your dinner and treat yourself and your friends to after-dinner drinks and dessert! The dessert offerings were made by Hope Solutions’ children in the Youth Enrichment program at Garden Park Apartments. Your dessert comes with a delicious bottle of dessert wine from Sauternes, in France’s Bordeaux region, where some of the most celebrated sweet wines in the world are produced. The Chateau Doisy Daene offers notes of honey, pear, and citrus while the Chateau Guiraud asserts carmelized limes, citrus, and ample minerality all emerge from this full-bodied, impeccably balanced dessert wine. Savor every morsel and sip knowing your winning bid transforms lives!

Donor: Hope Solutions’ children and Carol Gilliland

Item 2: Local Craft Beer Tasting & Tour This Craft Beer Tour offers six (6) beer enthusiasts a tour of local craft breweries in the East Bay. Grab your friends for a chauffeured day of beer tasting at your favorite East Bay breweries. Choose from a list of 15 breweries in Contra Costa County to curate your day to enjoy and explore unique locations and beer offerings. This package entitles the winner to tasting at up to five (5) local breweries, car/limo service for up to six people, and certificate for beer tasting at each location.

Restrictions: Five (5) hour limit (i.e. choose 11am-4pm or 12pm-5pm). All breweries need to be in close proximity to limit travel time between venues. Review map and route options to help curate your unique experience.

Reservations: Reservation kindly requested 21 days in advance at a mutually agreeable time. This certificate expires December 31, 2022. No blackout periods.

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Live Auction

Item 3: Heera Moti Ruby Bracelet This one of a kind ruby bracelet is designed by Heera Moti and is set in 14 karat white gold with five emerald cut natural rubies weighing .53 carats and accented with round diamonds weighing 1.76 carats. This bracelet is the perfect gift to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, graduation or Mother’s Day. Donor: Diablo Fine Jewelers

Strike a Pose!

Stop by the photo booth It’s been two years since we have gathered in-person for the Ruby Slippers Gala and it’s time to celebrate. Get your “reunion-esque” photo taken with your friends, family, or colleagues! During the cocktail hour and after-program dancing, be sure to stop by the photo booth in the Blackhawk Plaza. A copy of your photo will be available to every member of your party.

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Live Auction Item 4: Instant Wine Cellar Wine connoisseurs look no more! This is every wine lover’s dream.

Enjoy more than 25 premium wines chosen especially for you.

White Wines 2015 Alpha Omega Toyon Vineyard Carneros Napa Valley Chardonnay 2020 Far Niente Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay 2020 Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay 2019 Tether Napa Valley Chardonnay Red Wines 2019 Aperture Cellars Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Austin Hope Winery Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Buena Vista Winery “Old Winery Road” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Grgich Hills Estate Rutherford Napa Valley “Estate Grown” Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Groth Vineyards & Winery Oakville Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Hall “Kathryn Hall” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Lamadrid “Las Vertientes” Reserva Mendoza Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Robert Craig “Affinity” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 The Prisoner Wine Company Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Turnbull Wine Cellars “Estate Grown” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 BR Cohn Winery Petricka Vineyard Sonoma Valley Merlot 2014 Robert Craig Winery

Howell Mountain Napa Valley Merlot 2017 Tamber Bey Vineyards Deux Chevaux Vineyard Yountville Napa Valley Merlot 2019 ArPePe “Rosso di Valtellina” Lombardia Italia Nebbiolo 2017 Kistler Vineyards Laguna Ridge Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2017 Williams & Selyem Winery Sonoma Coast Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2018 Del Dotto Vineyards “Cave Blend” Napa Valley Red (Cab. Sauv., Merlot, Zinfandel, Petit Verdot, Cab. Franc, Syrah, Grenache) 2015 Stags’ Leap Winery “The Investor” Napa Valley Red (Merlot, Petite Sirah, Cab. Sauv., Malbec) 2016 King Estate Winery “North by Northwest” Walla Walla Valley Washington Syrah (2 bottles) 2015 Penfolds Collection “RWT Bin 798” Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 Hamel Family Wines Sonoma Valley Zinfandel Dessert Wine 2020 St. Clair Brown Winery Luchsinger Vineyard North Coast Muscat

Donors: Hope Solutions’ Board of Directors and Friends of Hope Solutions 22

Live Auction Item 5: Exclusive 1820 Farmhouse Week-long Stay in Vermont Escape to Vermont! Explore New England and stay in a quaint homestead farmhouse built in 1820. Explore Vermont at your leisure and treat yourself to a taste of New England. Come stay for a week and enjoy: Woodstock, Stowe, Green Mountains, Simon Pearce plus many more for the true explorer. Home of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Silo Vodka, Harpoon & Long Trail Breweries, and King Arthur Flour to tease your palette. Plus, many nearby golf courses, hiking trails, biking, kayaking, and canoeing.

• Capture the stunning New England foliage while hiking in the woods, driving country roads, or playing on the Connecticut River • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 4-5, full kitchen, plus a washer and dryer • Choice of airports: Boston Logan (MA), Burlington (VT), Bradley (BDL) or Manchester (NH) Your trip includes $2,000 to use for travel expenses such as flight, car rental, or dining out.

Restrictions: Available June 1 - October 31, 2022 Donors: Jon and Nancy Cone

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Live Auction Item 6: Choose Your Own Culinary Adventure Choose your own perfect culinary adventure! Take in the sights of beautiful Mt. Diablo at the home of celebrated chef and Hope Solutions Board Member and owner of catering company, A Loveable Feast, Carol Gilliland. Carol and her team of culinary experts will work with the lucky winning bidder to plan one of three unique culinary adventures: Option 1. Cooking class for 10 people. Carol and team will lead a hands-on group demonstration making home-made ricotta cheese, pasta, and more. They will demonstrate how quick and easy it is to make a wonderful homemade feast of appetizers, dinner, and dessert. Plan to enjoy appetizers, dinner and dessert with wine and cocktail pairings.

Option 2. Formal, sit-down dinner for 10 people. Pick a food style (Italian, Spanish, French, etc.) and enjoy scrumptious appetizers, dinner, and dessert – and of course the perfect wine pairing. Whether you’d like to experience a buttery delicate poisson en papillote reminiscent of the bistros of Southern France, a delectable tiramisu that transports you to a café in Rome, or a stunning sizzling skillet of Barcelonan seafood paella – this experience is one you won’t want to miss.

Option 3. Appetizers for 15-20 people. Delectable appetizers will accompany delicious wine for your large group of friends, family, or colleagues.

For any of the three options, the winner can elect to be joined and served during the cocktail hour by Executive Director Deanne Pearn and Hope Solutions Board Members.

Restrictions: Date to be mutually agreed upon. Excludes December. Expires February 28, 2023.

Donor: Carol Gilliland, A Loveable Feast

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Live Auction

Item 7: Tahoe Donner Luxury Home for One Week Enjoy a week of fun at this stunning home in beautiful Lake Tahoe. There’s plenty to do in this gorgeous 4000 sq. foot home. A short walk takes you to Trout Creek Community Center with sauna, spas, heated pools, and gym. This idyllic home has four bedrooms, five baths; two master bedroom suites, a chef’s kitchen, a brandnew TV (no cable), Internet, recreation room with gas fireplace, BBQ and outdoor fire pit. Whether in summer or winter, this luxurious retreat has it all!

Restrictions: Not available Christmas, New Year’s, President’s week, the months of July and August, or Labor Day weekend. Dates to be mutually agreed upon, valid until February 2023. A $300 cleaning fee and $400 refundable deposit required.

Donors: Joanne and Paul Schweibinz 25

Super Silent Auction

Super Silent Auction 1: Cocktail Party in a Box Just add lively conversation to the delicious bites and exceptional drinks and you’ll have the making of a festive gathering! Simplify your planning and bring this readymade Cocktail Party in a Box to your next party to enjoy with friends or family whether it be at your home or for your next weekend get-a-way. The box comes with 4-5 heavy appetizers ready for service and one specialty cocktail. Hope Solutions Board Member and owner of catering company, A Loveable Feast, Carol Gilliland and her team will prepare a Cocktail Party in a Box for up to 10 people. Coordinate the food and cocktail theme with Chef Gilliland to meet your needs.

Restrictions: Winner must be able to pick up in the San Francisco Bay Area, within 40-mile radius of Danville. Excludes December. Expires February 28, 2023.

Donor: Carol Gilliland, A Loveable Feast

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Super Silent Auction

Super Silent Auction 2: Wines Around the World: Group Wine Tasting Enjoy a guided wine tasting for eight with WSET-certified wine instructor Michael Andrews, “Your Wine Guy”. Invite your friends to relax on the patio of your own home during this fun afternoon or evening gathering, where you’ll sample and learn about a specially selected flight of more than a dozen fine wine varieties from top grape-growing regions around the globe.

Includes glass service and printed guide for each person.

Restrictions: Not available during the months of June or July. Must be 21 or older.

Expires 12/30/2022. Tasting location should be within 100 miles of the Bay Area.

Donor: Michael Andrews

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Silent Auction Rules Hours The online silent auction opened on Sunday, April 24th at 12:00 pm and will close at 7:15 pm on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Website The silent auction will be held online on the Greater Giving ‘Ruby Slippers Gala’ website: RubySlippers2022.ggo.bid. To prepare to bid in the silent auction, you will need to pre-register your account and it will require a credit card on file.

Bidding Minimum bids and minimum raises must proceed in the increments indicated online within each item. When you place a bid, you will receive a text message notification if/when you are “outbid.” You may use the option, “Max Bid” to automatically up your bid to an amount determined by you. You will be notified when a certain item goes over your defined “Max Bid.”

Accounts Bid accounts are not transferable to another party. Do not allow someone else to use your Greater Giving login. You will be held responsible for purchases. Our staff is on hand offering technical support with the auction site RubySlippers2022.ggo.bid.

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Live Auction Rules Bid numbers All bidders must have a bid number. You are responsible for purchases made with the bidding number assigned to you upon arrival.

Bidding To enter a live auction bid, the bidder raises their bid card, with the number facing the auctioneer, signaling the bid. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have sole and final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute. An acknowledged bid constitutes a legally binding commitment by the bidder to purchase the item or service.

Sales All sales are “as is” and final. All items must be paid in full before the buyer’s departure using cash, personal check paid to the order of Hope Solutions, or charged to a credit card.

Expiration Please read your certificates carefully. Offers have different expiration and/or blackout dates. The purchaser understands that if they are unable to claim the auction item or service within the specified period, the amount of the successful bid is a tax-deductible contribution to Hope Solutions and is NOT refundable.

Item values Any values quoted are estimates only. Values are not warranted for tax purposes or general value. Hope Solutions has made reasonable efforts to accurately describe all packages but is not liable for inaccuracies in the item descriptions. Amounts paid in excess of the fair market value may be deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Bidders should consult their tax advisors.

Group purchases Group purchases during the live auction: several people wishing to bid together on a vacation home or catered dinner shall be represented by one bid number. Members of the group may pay for their portion individually, for tax purposes, at the time of checkout. The holder of the official bid number, however, is ultimately responsible for payment in full that night.

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Fund-A-Need Your generosity will directly impact families and individuals who have experienced homelessness. YOU will help Hope Solutions work to keep families and individuals housed while providing the critical support services needed to alleviate poverty in Contra Costa County.

Thank you in advance for your generous support that allows us to make a difference in the lives of more than 2,000 people and their families each year. Your gift will change a life!

$10,000 Your gift of $10,000 helps keep a family of three stably housed for up to six months.

$5,000 You can help provide a year of support services and on-site mental

health counseling for a formerly homeless family of four with a gift of $5,000.

$2,500 Over 100 hours of case management to prevent homelessness and eviction can be provided with your gift of $2,500.

$1,000 A gift of $1000 provides a semester of academic support and

activities at Homework Club for six to eight formerly homeless students.

$550 Helps provide 20 hours of housing navigation and advocacy

team work with current homeless families and individuals to find permanent supportive housing.

$275 Ten Hope Solutions’ resident students can participate in a week of on-site summer camp activities with your gift of $275.

$150 A gift of $150 allows six hours of GED or college preparation workshops to individuals looking to further their education.

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Children’s Choice Award

Lavonna Martin, 2022 Recipient We are thrilled to recognize the leadership of Lavonna Martin by presenting her with the Children’s Choice Award. Hope Solutions is grateful for her commitment to the most vulnerable families in Contra Costa County.

As the Deputy Director of the Contra Costa County Department of Health, Housing and Homelessness, Lavonna helped build out a strong, robust, and innovative homeless service system in our County that creates hope for thousands of people every year in their darkest days.

She has gently led our community’s network of housing and service providers to push for greater impact while not losing sight of the humanity of the clients we serve. Her support and partnership with Hope Solutions has helped the organization quadruple its size and scope over the last five years while not sacrificing quality of service. Because of her leadership, countless current and future individuals and families will become healthy, productive members of our community again.

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Thank You We are grateful to our wonderful sponsors, donors, and friends for your amazing support of Ruby Slippers – There’s No Place Like Home. Your generosity inspires and gives hope to more than 2,000 formerly homeless and low-income families and individuals in Contra Costa County.

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Wine Sponsor

First Republic Bank

Bay Alarm Company Stephanie and Damon Becker Diana and Kent Godfrey Soraya Golesorkhi, Realtor Evelyn and Rabbi Roberto Graetz The Purcell Family Karen Rolfes and Glenn Lehrman Beryl and Ivor Silver

McGrail Vineyards and Winery

Emerald A Loveable Feast / Carol Gilliland John Muir Health

Ruby Anonymous Stephanie and Doug Bontemps Kara and Brian Douglas Carrie and Jorge Figueredo Cheryl O’Connor and Bob Weiss Elaine and Craig Davis Sally and Don O’Neal Sue and Les Polgar Susan and Jeffrey Rideout Charie Reid St. Bonaventure Catholic Church Temple Isaiah

Diamond Diablo Fine Jewelers Sandy and Robert Goldberg Mary and John King Mark Scott Construction, Inc. Mary and Charles Veurink St. Perpetua Catholic Church / Father John Kasper 32

Pearl Congregation B’nai Shalom Congregation B’nai Tikvah Amy Faltz Patricia and Sean Goldstein Assemblymember Tim Grayson Melinda and Matt Guelfi Anne and Paul Kuelz Deanne Pearn and Greg Dolge Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill Eva Sage-Gavin and Family Seiler Epstein LLC Venture Leadership Consulting Jennifer Winn and Joe Henwood

Media Sponsors Diablo Magazine Blackhawk Living CA/ Danville Living CA/ Northgate Living CA

Gifts Robert N. Allan Monica and David Anderson Chris Berge Betty Bond Conrad and Joan Breece Betty and Thomas Clogher Susan and Don Couch Bonnie and Andrew Field Judy and Ross Fisher Anne Flato Charles and Dorothy Glass Patricia and Sean Goldstein Lee Hacohen Jane and Robert Hess Carol Ann King Amy and Stephen Krochmal Kathryn and Norman Lescure Kathleen McAdam Christine Nadeau Ruth and Charles Pettler

Thank You Jason Pfister Pat and Elena Reyes Vicki and Mike Riherd Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill Emmelie Sabette and Arthur Woo Salesforce Laura J. Sanchez Beryl and Ivor Silver St. Bonaventure Catholic Church Adam Stein Mary Terjeson Janet and Alex Trzesniewski Zendra Zehner and Mike Holmes

In-Kind Gifts A Coach to Discover A Loveable Feast/ Carol Gilliland Thierry and Julie Attias B. Wise Vineyards Gloria Bertolozzi and Jeff Morrow Barbara and Clark Bisel Stephanie and Doug Bontemps CA Wine Academy & Consulting Andrea Card Angie and Steve Cherepy Cline Family Cellars ClubSport San Ramon Nancy and Jon Cone Ramona Davis Elaine and Craig Davis

Diablo Fine Jewelers Diablo Regional Arts Assoc.

Barbara DiGeorgio Kara and Brian Douglas Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Episcopal Impact Fund Faction Brewing Freeman Vineyard & Winery Garre Vineyard & Winery Tracy and Steve Gordon Tracy Groholski Mary and John Hanlon Headlands Brewing Co. J. Elizabeth Portraiture Jacuzzi Family Vineyards and the Olive Press Vincent James, Landscape Artist Josephine Sabolboro and Lamorinda Arts Council Elizabeth Noyes Kalpakjian Father John Kasper Kathleen Burke Design Mary King Anne Kuelz Wendy Levich Lisa Labarile’s Curly Hair Flair Salon Kevin and Trudy Lovell McGrail Vineyards & Winery Rita and Bruce McIntosh Lisa Moore Moraga Country Club Regina Ney Oakland Zoo

Oakland United Beerworks Cheryl O’Connor and Bob Weiss Orinda Community Church Peet’s Coffee Pisoni Family Vineyard Sue and Les Polgar Barbara Preston Kelly Robinson Karen Rolfes and Glenn Lehrman Hugo Romero Safeway Joanne and Paul Schweibinz Jane Settle Sloat Garden Center St. Perpetua Catholic Church St. Perpetua Women’s Ministry Teresa Stroin Louise Tanno Joan and Fred Toney Torani Trinitas Cellars UC Berkeley Botanical Garden Veranda Luxe Cinema Carrie and Dean Veurink Vin Traverso, LLC Jacki Walker Nancy Luna Walker and Ed Dyke Janelle and Alex Webster Williams Selyem Yogurt Shack Madeleine Zywicki

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Faith and Community Partners

Boy Scout Troop 234 Boy Scout Troop 246 Boys Team Charity Buena Vista Library Ladies Christ the Lord Episcopal Church Church of Santa Maria Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church Community Presbyterian Church-Danville Concord United Methodist Church Congregation B’nai Shalom Congregation B’nai Tikvah Danville Congregational Church Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Episcopal Impact Fund First Christian Church First Christian Church of Concord First Church of Christ, Scientist, Pleasant Hill First Presbyterian Church of Concord Girl Scout Troop 30408 Girl Scout Troop 32193 Grace Episcopal Church of Martinez Grace Presbyterian Church Kiwanis Club Of Walnut Creek

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Lafayette Christian Church Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church Lions Club of Rossmoor Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church NCL, Inc., Acalanes Area Chapter Orinda Community Church Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Pleasant Hill Rotary Foundation Rotary Club of Concord Rotary Club of Lafayette San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church Shelter, Inc. St. Agnes Catholic Church St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church St. Bonaventure Catholic Church St. Mark’s Lutheran Church St. Perpetua Catholic Church St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Temple Isaiah The Bay Church Trinity Lutheran Church Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church

Board & Committee

Board of Directors Donald O’Neal, Chair Karen Rolfes, Vice Chair Stephanie Bontemps, Finance Chair Elaine Davis, Secretary Denise Dodson Carol Gilliland Kara Douglas Christa Fairfield Father John Kasper, OSFS Aaron Nissim Cheryl O’Connor Les Polgar Dr. Jeff Rideout Steve Seiler

Ruby Slippers Committee Elaine Davis Carol Gilliland Tracy Gordon Anne Kuelz Jane Settle Joan Toney

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MISSION Hope Solutions heals the effects of poverty and homelessness by providing permanent housing solutions and vital support services to highly vulnerable families and individuals.

VISION Hope Solutions envisions a world in which everyone has a place to call home and the support of a strong community so that they can live with dignity and reach their full potential.

VALUES Hope Solutions is committed to excellence and we accomplish our work with integrity, respect, compassion, and humility.

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