Promise Community Homes

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW GALA

Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett

Promise Community Homes hosted its 26th annual gala in early April at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St. Louis in Maryland Heights. Guests sipped cocktails and perused a varied selection of silent auction items. Rene Knott emceed the evening event, and Joan Perry served as its chairperson.

Matthew Thayer was honored with the Humanitarian of the Year

Award, and Joelle Fousé was recognized for her many contributions to the organization. After dinner, guests bid on live auction items and danced to the sounds of Rhythm of the Night. Promise Community

Homes helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find housing of their choice, regardless of income.

Visit LADUENEWS.COM to see more fabulous photos from this event! ln Tonight was a tremendous success that will benefit the lives of over 300 residents. I am truly touched to see the generosity and support of our community that helps us keep the promise of home. We are especially grateful to the Gertrude and William A. Bernoudy Foundation for being a foundational sponsor of the gala.”

– ERIN EBERHARD,

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Erin Eberhard and Joelle Fousé

Amy Eovaldi, Lindley James

Andy and Lindsey Niemeier

Mike and Jenny Gardner Brigitta and Daniel Tomasi Meghan and Chris Barbour Nathan and Lauren Hemesath

Kelli and Mark Yaeger Jason and Erin Eberhard, Lisa and David Dickerson