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A victory lap for Co-chair Denise Giordano-PowersAbby Boal and Sally RussellAttorney General Richard BlumenthalAttorney General Richard Blumenthal with Ginny and Gerry Fox and Board Member Pat PhillipsAttorney Richard Blumenthal and Board Chair Tom HynesBoard Member Jan Jepsen accepts pledge from guestBoard membersBoard members Denise Giordano-Powers and Mark DenhamBob Phillips makes wimming bid on house in IrelandThe van was purchased through "Wheels of Hope" donations at the 2008 Rays of Hope Gala and on display on May 6, 2009Carol and Bruce DixonClare and Stella ThomasExecutive Director Rafael Pagan and Board Member Mike VranosFirst Selectman Peter Tesei and Board Member Alice MellyJoseph C. Nunn, Jr. , Executive Director, Head of Community Affairs, UBS addresses guests after receiving Rays of Hope Award for UBSKen Hopson accepts pledge from Jeff Boal - both are Board MembersKing Jazz BandNew board member JoAnne Kennedy and Bill Bowers.Pat and Bob PhillipsSandi Mond introducing the David Mond Volunteer AwardHonorees Carol and Bruce Dixon receiving the David Mond Volunteer Award with Sandi Mond and Tom HynessSecond Congregational Church, Greenwich CTShelter Manager, Velma Clark and Scott WeickerTom and Eileen HynesTom and Tom HynesStanding left to right: Carleen Kizer, Jim Tarzia, Buff Kizer, Janet O’Connell, Ryan O’Connell Seated left to right: Vanessa Tarzia, Jeff Peterson, Eda Peterson, Jon LaBerge, Deborah LaBerge From left to right: Andy M Reid Sarah Reid Sophie Shallo Daniel Mond Sandi Mond Vicki Kyriakos Margaret Mond Left to right: Ed Pollack and Mayrick PayneLeft to right: Sloan Savarine, Michael Funck, Robert KozerackiLeft to right: Pamela Sweet, US Trust; Clare Thomas, Board Member; Stella Thomas, US TrustJayne Beattie (left) & Marion Schmeelk (right) both with US Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management chat with Ellen Funck Gala Co-chair and Board Member Buff KizerSeated left to right : Bonnie Verses, Kim Brown, Mimi Ripley, Evelyn Anastos, Denise Giordano Standing left to right: Scott Malone, Christine Gilfillan, Jim Powers, Marc Powers Standing: Betsey Lewis, Mark Napolitano, Laura Figlina, Kurt Studer, Seated: Milton Irvin, Barbara Amone, Joseph Nunn, Valarie Wilson, Virginia Spell Shelter Manager, Velma Clark and Scott Weicker.Andy Reid and daughter Sarah.Executive Director Rafael Pagan chats with Joe Nunn from UBS and Guest.
Guests gathered to honor Carol and Bruce Dixon, volunteers who have cooked and served dinner at the Shelter on a monthly basis for fifteen years, as well as their colleagues from the Second Congregational Church of Greenwich who prepare and serve diner one night a month- and have done so for fifteen year as well.

The Shelter for the Homeless proudly honored UBS for the generosity and spirit of caring they have extended to hundreds of homeless people for many years. Not only has UBS provided significant financial support; its employees have followed their company’s lead and served in volunteer leadership roles and as meal servers on a regular basis. The evening provided an opportunity for all to salute UBS and its employees for their exceptional commitment to the Shelter and to the entire Stamford Community.


“And a good time was had by all!”

Our sincere thanks to all who supported our 2009 Rays of Hope Gala on May 6, 2009.

The Italian Center was filled with extraordinary spirit, the camaraderie of new and old friends, a beautiful rendition of amazing Grace by Shelter for the Homeless case manager, Miriam Pacheco and an inspiring life story related by a former Shelter resident Aaron Moye.
Joseph Nunn
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal congratulated the honorees and the Shelter Community for their dedication to serving the homeless. 
Second Congregational Church
Carol & Bruce Dixon
Tom Hynes, Joseph Nunn, Denise Giordano, Buff Kizer
Pictures below:  Click on the pictures below to identify guest and for a larger view.
Meet Our Honorees