Brighter Tomorrow Hope Luncheon

In their first-ever combined fundraising luncheon, Jewish Family & Children’s Service and Sojourner Center, an affiliate subsidiary of JFCS, raised $400,000 at the Brighter Tomorrow Hope Luncheon. More than 500 people attended the March 2 event at the Arizona Biltmore.

MonaLou Callery, founder of the National Advocacy & Training Network and survivor of domestic abuse, was the keynote speaker. She spoke about her past domestic violence experiences and how she overcame them. Callery started NATN to help address the health, safety, economic and social justice issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault and substance abuse. She also spoke about the importance of supporting organizations such as JFCS and Sojourner Center and their efforts to end domestic violence.

Among the programs offered at JFCS is Shelter Without Walls, which addresses the unmet needs of Maricopa County survivors of domestic violence and their children who are residing outside of a shelter setting and are struggling to attain or maintain safety and independence.

Sojourner Center provides shelter and support services to women, children, men and pets that are affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. They provide multicultural services, connect individuals and families to transitional housing and other resources and collaborate with the global community on education, research and advocacy.

PHOTOS COURTESY JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE

Michael, Heather and Enid Seiden

Alan and Carol Kern

Jerry and Anita Gutkin

Susan and Dr. Paul Stander

Pete Weber and Renee Hanson

DeMario Vaughn and Trisha Stuart

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