27th Annual Benefit Party & Show Raises Over $175,000 for Epiphany’s Families
On Thursday, February 29th, the Epiphany League's 27th Annual Benefit Party & Show - ‘One Giant Leap’ - blasted off from the Family in Downtown San Francisco to raise essential funds for Epiphany’s life saving services.
The theme, ‘One Giant Leap’, celebrated the tremendous strength, resilience, and achievements of the brave women in our programs. It reinforced the message that every step toward recovery is a giant leap forward in the building of brighter futures for each woman, child, and community.
The Reiterman Family
Since its inception, the Benefit Party & Show has raised over $2,500,000 to ensure Epiphany can meet the ever-changing needs of the more than 250 at-risk families we serve each year. Thanks to the generosity of this year's guests, sponsors, and donors, over $175,000 were raised for the Agency - a portion of which will directly support this year's Fund-A-Need goal - $75,000 for the installation of a new surveillance system to make our building an even safer place for our families and staff (learn more).
EVENT PHOTOS
Photos by Scott Wall Photography
Guests enjoyed an outstanding live musical performance, dancing, and an online silent auction (thank you to our donors!), while gaining a deeper understanding of the organization’s mission. That included an in-person testimonial by former Epiphany Client, April, who bravely shared her recovery journey and how she benefitted from 6 of Epiphany Center’s 8 programs.
Cast Members: Victoria Stewart Davis, Nathan Cotham, and Matt Callahan
In addition to celebrating the brave women in our care, the evening also honored Epiphany League member Mrs. LaVerne Reiterman. She was presented with the St. Louise de Marillac Award for her over 20 years of selfless service and unwavering dedication to the Center’s women and children. Mrs. Reiterman’s support for Epiphany and the countless families it serves is truly inspiring! Her passion for helping everyone at the Center has motivated each member of the Epiphany League to continue our efforts in supporting this amazing organization. Congratulations to Mrs. Reiterman!
Sister Betty Marie Dunkel, D.C., Executive Director and Mrs. LaVerne Reiterman
Thank you to our Party Chair, Celina Tomori, for organizing another beautiful and successful event. A big round of applause to our incredible, all-star cast, musical director, creative director, producer, orchestra, and crew for their musical talents without whom the show would not go on. We are so appreciative of the outstanding scripting and musical talents of Jeffo O’Sammon and Matt Callahan and the phenomenal, all-star cast. Thank you again to Matt Callahan who also led and energized the crowd to raise their hands to donate to this year’s Fund-A-Need.
Event Chair, Celina Tomori (center) with supporters from St. Hilary’s School.
Last, but certainly not least, we thank you, our steadfast and compassionate Epiphany League members, sponsors, volunteers and supporters who help us transform the lives of so many. Because of you, Epiphany Center is able to continue its 170-year-legacy of strengthening families, empowering women, and ensuring that their children will have hopeful futures. Your compassion makes a lifetime of difference to our families. From all of us at Epiphany Center, thank you!
Thank You To our Sponsors
Sally Ride
Cheryl & Peter Dunkel
Neil Armstrong
Adrienne & John Murphy /Joanne Murphy
Yvonne & Angelo Sangiacomo Family Foundation
Mission Control
Brenda & Don MacLean
Nancy & Mike Moyle
LaVerne Reiterman
Space Station
Jeanne & William Barulich
Kathryn Ringgold
Marcia Syufy
Ground Control
Alice Phelan Sullivan Corporation
Nan & Norm Bouton
Adrienne Mansi
Astronaut
Janet & Ken Bollier
Susan Cronholm
Debi & Jim Curley
Amy & Marty Estkowski
Laurie Mettier Hills
Sheila Kelly
Fred Levinson
Ginnie & Walter Menezes
D’Arcy & Tom Owens
Nets-Work Integration, Joebee Sangco
Valerie Malone Raskin & Neil Raskin
Maureen Sullivan
Thank You to our
Auction Donors & Contributors
Abbot’s Passage Winery & Mercantile
Alpha Omega Winery
Angelina’s Deli-Café
Marcy Ballard
Beksan Designs
Bi-Rite Market
Breathless Wines
Sally & Charles Buckley
Charles M. Schulz Museum
City Arts & Lectures
Club Fugazi
Michele Conway
Carly Cooper
Aileen Crowl
Debi & Jim Curley
Peggy & Gregory Duick
Eagle Vines Golf Club
Carol Wicklund Enright
Jennifer & Andy Enzminger
Epiphany Center
Focus Hair Studio
Foreign Cinema
Kristin Higby
In-N-Out Burger
International Orange Spa
Sheila Kelly
Debbie & Chris Lammers
Jean Macaluso
Brenda Maclean
Peggy & Scott Maclise
Patricia Perry & Dr. Stephen McPhee
Ginnie & Walter Menezes
Nail Motif
Nancy Moyle
Maryanne & John Murray
O’Brien Estate Winery
Mary Oldham
Pacific Pinball Museum
Pangloss Cellars
Plump Jack Group
Valerie Malone Raskin
Mary Rhoades
Kathryn Ringgold
San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco Opera
Silver Oak &Twomey Cellars
Silver Oak Cellars
Robert G. Steele
Tahoe Donner
Texture Wines
Trader Joe’s Masonic
DeAnn & Troy Underwood
Mamie Yee
Virginia Sue Yee
Susan & Fritz Zimmer
SKIPPED TO THE BOTTOM?
Didn’t make it to our 2024 Benefit Party & Show? You can still donate to our 2024 Fund-A-Need - $75,000 for the installation of a new surveillance system to make our building an even safer place for our families and staff (learn more). No amount is too small!