JBWS Grand Tastings 2019

The Gloria Founder, Karen Arakelian, was honored with the Philanthropy Award from the Jersey Battered Women's Services, Monday May 20, 2019 at Pleasantdale Chateau. The 2019 Grand Tastings Event was the 25th Annual, and raised over $540,000 to support the services provided by JBWS.

Board Chair Amy Wiwi (l) presents the Philanthropic Award to Karen Arakelian of The Gloria Foundation.

During Gary's pitch to Fund the Mission of JBWS, he makes a surprise $25,000 matching gift on behalf of himself and his wife Liz. Thank you!

VP of Development Helen Le Frois (l), Kelley Kurtzman, Diane Williams, and Helen Hallberg

VP of Community Relations Jeanne Braham (l) presents the Distinquished Service Award to DiAnne Arbour (JBWS Executive Director from 1980- 1997).

Grand event total to benefit the many services of JBWS - over $540,000!!! Ice Sculptures by Jimmy's Artistic Creations.

Katharine shares a powerful personal story of resilience.

We had the best weather! Beautiful night at the magnificent Pleasantdale Chateau.

Led by the dynamic event chair and JBWS Board Secretary Kelly Kurtzman, the Silent Auction is the biggest yet with a value of more than $55,000!

What a night! President and CEO Diane Williams kicks off the night to a sold out crowd!

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Design Consign is a New Jersey's #1 consignment shop featuring an amazing selection of new and renewed home furnishings, and high quality Designer Apparel. All Proceeds from Design Consign benefit The Gloria Foundation.

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