PFC 2023 Building Bridges Gala - Event Program

PRESENTED BY

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM

COCKTAIL RECEPTION

WELCOME & INVOCATION

DINNER

DAVE SANTIA | Performance Speed Painter

EVENT PROGRAM

FR. TIM MCCABE | Executive Director, Pope Francis Center

JAY TOWERS | Radio Host, iHeart Media & TV anchor, Fox 2 News

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

J. ADDISON BARTUSH & MARION M. BARTUSH FAMILY FOUNDATION |

Zito-Brender Legacy Award

JIM TOBIN | Zito-Brender Legacy Award

NETTIE SEABROOKS | Lifetime Achievement Award

SILENT AUCTION & PADDLE RAISE

WADE LEIST | Auctioneer

HERSANNA RICHARDS | Member, Pope Francis Center Magis Council

JIM FARLEY | President & CEO, Ford Motor Company

DEAR FRIENDS, Welcome to the 2023 Building Bridges Gala!

In our humble Center on the corner of Saint Antoine and Larned we get to witness small miracles each and every day. Whether it’s a guest receiving keys to a new apartment, an individual taking courageous steps on the journey towards stability, or a community forming out of guests and volunteers, we celebrate every miracle — big and small — that we get to see.

Miracles also take the shape of our faithful partners, three of whom we honor this evening: the J. Addison Bartush & Marion M. Bartush Family Foundation, Nettie Seabrooks, and Jim Tobin. Each of them has been instrumental in the founding, growth, and success of the Pope Francis Center. Moreover, each embodies our core beliefs that only love has the power to truly heal — and that with every act of love and compassion, the whole world is lifted up and transformed into a more beautiful place.

The J. Addison and Marion M. Bartush Family Foundation are relentless champions of the Center. They generously funded the renovations of our administrative office, medical treatment rooms, and the necessary update of our kitchen, enabling us to serve hundreds of warm, nutritious meals each day. The Foundation was also one of the first major investors in our Bridge Housing Campus. They are represented here tonight by Joseph Bartush, Susan Bartush Cugliari, and Stephen Maxwell Addison Cugliari.

Jim Tobin, a retired executive from Magna International, has been a long-time supporter of the Pope Francis Center and co-chairs the Bridge Housing Campus capital campaign. His dedication to the mission is evidenced by Magna International’s $2.5 million commitments to the Center and the Bridge Housing Campus. A lifelong Detroiter and Holy Redeemer graduate, Jim’s tireless commitment to the City is exemplified in his community work with Focus: HOPE, Detroit Cristo

Rey High School, and Loyola High School. Once Jim is involved, things happen and success is not far away.

Nettie Seabrooks was one of the founding members of the Pope Francis Center Board of Directors, and has been crucial in guiding our ministry’s work and growth. She is a woman who has shattered many glass ceilings. Her illustrious career as a community leader includes director of government relations for General Motors’ North American Operations (where she served for 31 years), Deputy Mayor of the City of Detroit under Dennis Archer, COO and executive advisor to the DIA Director, and consultant for the Manoogian Foundation.

The dedication of each of these individuals and organizations supercharges the impact of our incredible team of staff and volunteers as we serve hundreds of individuals each morning. I am constantly inspired by the miracle that happens when we all work together towards a common goal.

With just over a year of construction remaining, we look forward with anticipation to the grand opening of our Bridge Housing Campus: the centerpiece of our plan to end chronic homelessness in the city of Detroit.

My heart filled with gratitude for you. The miracles that happen daily in our Center happen because of your generous commitment to our mission. Thank you for making all this possible!

FR. TIM McCABE, SJ

Executive Director, Pope Francis Center

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ZITO-BRENDER LEGACY AWARD

The J. Addison and Marion M. Bartush Family Foundation was established to help enhance the quality of life in underserved communities with a focus on new and innovative programs.

Established by Detroit businessman, J. Addison Bartush, and now in its third generation, the Foundation was instrumental in renovating the administrative office, medical treatment rooms, and equipping the kitchen that Pope Francis Center uses to serve warm nutritious meals to approximately 200 people a day at its location on St. Antoine.

The Foundation was also an early supporter of the $34 million Bridge Housing Campus, purchasing the land in the Core City neighborhood. When completed, the campus will provide 40 individual apartments and services to chronically homeless individuals transitioning to permanent supportive housing.

The Foundation is represented by Joseph Bartush, Susan Bartush Cugliari and Stephen Cugliari. Susan also serves as a Pope Francis Center board member.

Represented by Joseph Bartush, Susan Bartush Cugliari & Stephen Maxwell Addison Cugliari

“While there’s been significant economic rebirth in our city, we cannot forget about those who don’t necessarily see or feel the benefits of Detroit’s economic renewal efforts.”

Vinnie Johnson and the Piston Group team are proud to support the Building Bridges Gala and Pope Francis Center’s vision for a Detroit without homelessness, where every person has the resources for sustained stability.

– Vinnie Johnson

Longtime supporter of Pope Francis Center & retired executive from Magna International Inc

ZITO-BRENDER LEGACY AWARD

After moving to the Detroit area from Canada as a child, Jim Tobin fell in love with the city and finding opportunities to support its youth. Tobin retired from Magna International in 2020 after a nearly 40-year career of industry leadership and community service. During his tenure, Tobin served as chief marketing officer, president of Magna Asia, and held senior executive positions at Cosma International, Magna’s body and chassis systems unit.

Tobin has been a long-time supporter and contributor to the Pope Francis Center and co-chaired the organization’s fundraising efforts for the Bridge Housing Campus. In addition, Tobin’s community work includes serving on the Focus: HOPE Advisory Board as well as being Magna’s champion for the Detroit Cristo Rey High School and Loyola High School work study programs, offering educational and career opportunities to nearly 50 Detroit-area students since its inception in 2014.

Celebrated community leader with past positions at General Motors, the City of Detroit, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Manoogian Foundation

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Over a nearly 50-year career, Nettie Seabrooks worked to make life better for the people of Detroit and Michigan. After earning degrees in Chemistry and Library Science, Seabrooks spent 31 years at General Motors, retiring as director of government relations for the automaker’s North American Operations.

Seabrooks served as chief operating officer and chief of staff for Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer, earned a Master of Arts degree in Art History, and then spent 10 years at the Detroit Institute of Arts in various capacities, including chief operating officer. One of the founding members of the Pope Francis Center board, Seabrooks has been crucial in guiding the organization’s work and growth.

J. Addison Bartush & Marion M. Bratush Family Foundation

Jim Tobin Nettie Seabrooks

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SUSAN BARTUSH CUGLIARI

J. Addison Bartush and Marion

M. Bartush Family Foundation

BILL BRAZIER Regional VP St. Vincent de Paul USA

JENNIFER DEWEY Legal Counsel General Motors

BRADLEY GORAND Recovery Coach Detroit Recovery Project

VINNIE JOHNSON

Founder, Chairman & CEO Piston Group

FR. TIM MCCABE, SJ Executive Director, Pope Francis Center Ex officio member

ROBBIE MURPHY Board Member

The Julia Burke Foundation

ROBERT PULTE President RP Investments, LLC

RAYMOND SCOTT President & CEO Lear Corporation

JOHN SEALEY USA Midwest Province Jesuits

GARY TORGOW Chairman Huntington National Bank

JIM VELLA, BOARD CHAIR Founder

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DALE WATCHOWSKI President & CEO Redico

SR. LINDA WERTHMAN, RSM

Associate Professor, Retired, University of Detroit Mercy

STAFF

CHEF HOLLYWOOD Kitchen Manager

CHRIS HARTHEN Directory of Housing Advocacy

FR. TIM MCCABE, SJ Executive Director

EMILY FERSTLE ANGUS Community Engagement Manager

LESLIE LYNCH Director of Institutional Advancement

CYNTHIA KELLY Administrative Assistant

BENJAMIN ASSAFF Case Manager & Housing Advocate

JD LESADA Chief of Staff

JAMIE CRUDO Marketing, Events & Communications Specialist

CAITLIN KELLY Grants & Relationships Manager

JAMIL ALLEN Program Director

CHRIS LEÓN Program Staff

NICHOLAS BARBEE Program Staff

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SILENT AUCTION & PADDLE RAISE

TO: 243-725

BuildingBridges

TEXT “BUILDINGBRIDGES” TO 243-725 TO GET STARTED

Tonight’s silent auction & paddle raise will be hosted on the OneCause platform. To participate, please use the link which was texted to you at registration.

Didn’t receive the link? Text “ BuildingBridges ” to 243-725 to get started.

You can browse items by category, or filter by items with no bids. To place a bid, select an item and click “bid”. You also have the option to “watch” items. If you are outbid, you will receive a text alert with the option to bid again. You can also make a donation at any time using OneCause.

All guests will receive a text 10 minutes before the auction closes, after which point all bids be final.

If you wish to pay via credit card, you can self-checkout and finalize all payments and purchases directly on OneCause. As you depart, please stop by the checkout area to pick up your auction item(s).

If you wish to pay by check, cash or split payment, please let a checkout volunteer know.

The 2023 Building Bridges Gala was made possible by the generous contributions from the following individuals and groups:

JAY TOWERS for enthusiastically serving as our host for tonight’s program

MARTIN SHEEN for once again putting his star power behind our cause

HERASANNA RICHARDS for helping to make our silent auction fun and engaging

JIM VELLA & THE VELLA GROUP for many significant contributions planning and supporting the event overall

MICHAEL SHORE & LAUREN PULTE for filming & editing the mission moment videos

MANDELL DISPLAY for making the event spaces and stage look magical

DAVE SANTIA for entertaining us while making masterpieces with his speed painting

WADE LEIST for creating an exciting auction and paddle raise experience

FORD FIELD for providing a unique experience for tonight’s event

LEVY RESTAURANTS for creating a delicious menu

JIM FARLEY AND THE FORD TEAM for the ongoing support of our mission and for hosting the VVIP reception

Thank you to the Pope Francis Center Development Committee* and the Auction Committee for securing sponsors auction items for tonight’s event:

JACK BERNARD

GREG BOCKART*

WILL BUTLER

SUSAN BARTUSH CUGLIARI*

SUE DICOSMO

SAMANTHA ECKHOUT*

ROB FISHER*

BRADLEY GORAND*

ELYSE GUILFOYLE

CSILLA GUTAY

JIM MCDONALD*

FRANK MIGLIAZZO*

ROBERT PULTE*

DALE WATCHOWSKI*

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The fair market value (FMV) of tonight’s ticket options are as follows:

FMV of One (1) General Admission Ticket is $145

FMV of One (1) At-Home Access is $0

Thus:

For each $250 General Admission Ticket, $105 is a tax deductible charitable donation. For each $50 At-Home Access, $50 is a tax deductible charitable donation.