Beth-El Center’s annual “Light the Way” spring gala will be held on Saturday, June 1 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mill River Country Club in Stratford. Funds raised will support the center’s mission to alleviate poverty, hunger and homelessness in the Milford area.
The event includes a cocktail hour, dinner, music, dancing, live and silent auctions and a new awards ceremony. The Beth-El Individual Champion Award will be given to Richard Meisenheimer, managing director of the Meisenheimer Foundation. The Beth-El Business Champion Award will be given to Bobette Moore and Gary Caulfield, co-owners of Bobette’s Take Out in Milford. Award recipients have provided long-time contributions and commitment to Beth-El Center and its mission.
The gala’s emcee will be Tim Lammers, anchor for the FOX61 Morning News. Beth-El Board Chairman Ed Davies will serve as the event’s auctioneer.
“We appreciate all who attend our gala fundraiser to support Beth-El Center in our continued efforts to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and build programs and services necessary to support long term change for the most vulnerable members of our community,” said Jennifer Paradis, Beth-El’s executive director.
Tickets for the Gala are $100 per person. To become a sponsor or to secure tickets, visit bethelmilford.org or call 203-876-0747.