Marys Center Announces Co-Chairs and EmCee of Its 2017 Annual Gala, Noche Tropical
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“They have a deep understanding of the community we serve and the needs to be met in terms of healthcare, education and social services, and with their leadership, I’m confident that we will have a very successful gala.” As gala Co-Chairs, the Kollmes will help increase the event’s visibility and encourage participation in Mary’s Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year.With the assistance of the gala’s Steering Committee, they are committed to spearheading Mary’s Center’s effort to raise $600,000 to continue to support individuals and families with vital services and programs that will help them overcome life challenges and move up the economic ladder.“We look forward to making this event memorable and raising a substantial amount of money for the benefit of those in need.” With the theme Noche Tropical: Un Carnaval, the gala will allow Mary’s Center’s guests to enjoy a truly festive evening to celebrate the Center’s achievements during the past year, including the opening of an in-house pharmacy at its location in Petworth and a dedicated behavioral health center at its Adams Morgan location in Washington, DC, as well as the purchase of a new building in Silver Spring, Maryland to provide much-needed services to low income families in Montgomery County.“They have a deep understanding of the community we serve and the needs to be met in terms of healthcare, education and social services, and with their leadership, I’m confident that we will have a very successful gala.”As gala Co-Chairs, the Kollmes will help increase the event’s visibility and encourage participation in Mary’s Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year.Using a holistic, multipronged approach, Mary’s Center helps each participant access individualized services and find the path towards wellness, stable families, educational success and economic opportunities.