YWRC Gala

Jackie Schmillen, Renee Hardman, Sydney Moore

Organization: Young Women’s Resource Center

Date: April 9

Venue: The Ron Pearson Center

Main Attraction: More than 450 people attended this year’s annual fundraiser, where they enjoyed a three-course meal, silent auction, wine pull, raffle and live auction. During the program, Renee Hardman and Sydney Moore received the 2022 Louise Rosenfield Noun Visionary Award and the 2022 Louise Rosenfield Noun Impact Award, respectively. Cirque Wonderland performers also wowed guests with their aerial silk performances.

Bottom Line: $138,000 raised to support local girls and young women.

Photography: Eric J. Salmon Photography; Julianne Gregory Photography

Jenna and Izaah Knox

Allison Voshell, Lisa Stevens, Kelsey Seay, Erin Opar, Felicia Coe, Jeremy Sievers

Maria and Dave Volante

Tom Nucaro, Teresa Choi

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