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Second Chance Last Opportunity hosts second Healing & Hope fundraiser

The returning event brought supporters to Michael's On East on March 24.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:06 a.m. March 26, 2023
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Second Chance Last Opportunity hosted its second Healing & Hope fundraiser at Michael's On East on March 24. 

The nonprofit — which provides classes promoting life benefits like anger management, communication abilities and parenting skills for locals in need — had guests meeting at the event space for an evening of support. This year's event raises funds for an expanded SCLO Emergency Crisis Center, which will provide food distribution. 

Renee Gilmore welcomed the crowd to the event before Dr. Rev. John Walker led an invocation. Guests enjoyed a buffet dinner before awards were presented to local figures.

The night ended with a raffle and dancing.

Arthur Boyce and awardee Nina Tortelli
Arthur Boyce and awardee Nina Tortelli
Photo by Harry Sayer
David Goldman and Steven Zenuh
David Goldman and Steven Zenuh
Photo by Harry Sayer
Mark, Anthony and Robert Joseph
Mark, Anthony and Robert Joseph
Photo by Harry Sayer
The event was held at Michael's On East.
The event was held at Michael's On East.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Conrad and Wendy Wicks with Rachel Roizen and Arlene Skversky
Conrad and Wendy Wicks with Rachel Roizen and Arlene Skversky
Photo by Harry Sayer
Susan Cobleigh and Anna Azmi
Susan Cobleigh and Anna Azmi
Photo by Harry Sayer
Willie Reddin, Selena Frazier and JJ Hill
Willie Reddin, Selena Frazier and JJ Hill
Photo by Harry Sayer
Antorio Rooks, Courtney Benton, founder April Glasco and Robert Thompson
Antorio Rooks, Courtney Benton, founder April Glasco and Robert Thompson
Photo by Harry Sayer
Ginger Markham and Jennifer Joseph
Ginger Markham and Jennifer Joseph
Photo by Harry Sayer
Chellsie Corder and Kathy Alder
Chellsie Corder and Kathy Alder
Photo by Harry Sayer
The event was held at Michael's On East.
The event was held at Michael's On East.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Tery Dawson and Jodi Pisillo
Tery Dawson and Jodi Pisillo
Photo by Harry Sayer
Tyree Kelly, Nayland Giles, AJ Sanders and Ricardo Martinez
Tyree Kelly, Nayland Giles, AJ Sanders and Ricardo Martinez
Photo by Harry Sayer
The event was held at Michael's On East.
The event was held at Michael's On East.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Barbara Aferiat and Joyce Hersh
Barbara Aferiat and Joyce Hersh
Photo by Harry Sayer
Brenda Giman, Janet Alloy, Joan Bour and Marilyn Frankel
Brenda Giman, Janet Alloy, Joan Bour and Marilyn Frankel
Photo by Harry Sayer
Florian and Dana Szmurio with Susan and Jimmy Copeland
Florian and Dana Szmurio with Susan and Jimmy Copeland
Photo by Harry Sayer

 

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