Catholic Charities in Ventura County
Las Rosas Gala 2023
Thank You for Making Our 2023 Gala A Night to Remember!
Thank you. I use those two words often, but they never quite seem to be enough.
As I think back on Catholic Charities, Ventura 2023 Las Rosas Gala, held at the beautiful Sherwood Country Club, I am filled with so much gratitude that it is hard to properly express it in words.
It’s been five years since we first held our Las Rosas Gala in 2019, and yet I am still humbled by the number of people who show up to support Catholic Charitie, Ventura County (CCVC). On December 5, 2023, we had a record number of guests!
When I think back and remember how unsure we, the volunteer Board of Advisors felt, wondering how this community would respond to our first ever fundraiser of this kind – I am in awe. Because not only have you, our community, responded year after year, but also you have done so with an unprecedented generosity.
This year, you helped us exceed our goal of raising more than $180,000 for the programs and services of CCVC. During our live appeal-Stand Up For Our Homeless and Hungry Families, you generously donated toward sustaining our residents who urgently need life sustaining support to provide for themselves and their children.
Whether our gala guests made a direct donation, attended the Gala or participated in the Stand Up For Our Families paddle raise, YOU, helped us reach the event goals and work toward our mission of helping all people live their best lives. For this, we thank you.
While we celebrate the fundraising success of the evening, I must also give thanks to those behind the scenes. The months and days leading up to an event like this are filled with hours upon hours of hard work. It is in those days and hours that I once again recognize the true heart of the volunteers who make CCVC, a success every single day.
I heard so many positive comments in the room that evening about the live auction items, the delicious food, and the gorgeous table displays. And a truly beautiful evening it was. None of that would have been possible without the dedication of our CCVC family.
From the beginning, we’ve had the support and commitment of the CCVC Board of Advisors and the Gala Volunteer Council. These two groups took time from their own busy professional schedules to attend meetings, seek donations, and help guide us through another successful gala.
We were extremely fortunate to have Fr. Tom Elewaut, Pastor of Mission Basilica San Buenaventura, as the event honoree, sharing his personal story about his commitment to the Mission and developing “DYNAMIC DISCIPLES”. His words resonated with many in the room. Thank you, Fr. Tom.
These words of thanks don’t just come from me – they come from all of the volunteers, clients and staff who make up the CCVC family. Your support of the gala and CCVC means you believe in Jesus and what we are called to do-to help individuals who have trouble helping themselves..
Our next Las Rosas Gala will be held on December 2024. Hope to see you all there again!
Matt Klinefelter
President
Catholic Charities, Ventura County, Board of Advisors.
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