Black & White Gala 2025

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Palace Hotel for a special evening supporting Bay Area families!

Raphael House Black & White Gala, presented by Gilead Foundation:

6:00 – 7:00pm: Cocktail Reception
7:00 – 9:00pm: Dinner, Live Auction, and Fund-A-Future
9:00 – 11:30pm: After Party and Dancing with DJ Cams

A special thanks to our gala co-chairs, Britt Wenzler Ogelsby & Cheryl Sanclemente Zierten.

Your sponsorship and attendance contribute to building the future of our programs that will support family stability and prevent homelessness before it begins.

Reserve your spot today! You may view sponsorship levels and benefits and purchase your 2025 gala sponsorship here

Your Donation Makes a Lasting Impact

$10,000

Provides three months of supportive case management services to 10 families in our Programs

$5,000

Provides 10 families in our Residential Shelter with wholesome meals for an entire month

Thank you to our sponsors!

PRESENTING

GOLD

Joanna & Stephen Seelbach
Britt & Luke Ogelsby
Cheryl Sanclemente Zierten & Josh Zierten
Carrie & Charlie McEachron
Emilie & Andy Lynch
Abbey & Paul Walker
Jeana & Karl Werwath
Michele Lee & Maco Stewart
Yannis Dosios
Laurie Burns & Michelle Hanna

DIAMOND

SILVER

Michelle & Chris Capecelatro
Christie Halladay & Alexandra Syme
JL Townsend @ Compass
Laura & Sloan Larsen
Katie Kokenge & Scott MacDonald
Laine Gomez
Christina & Rick Saveri
Sangeeta Landau & Denise Bethel
Cynthia & Damon Rock

PLATINUM

VIP Ticket Sponsors

BarbCo/Amanda Martin
Kendall Wilkinson
Erin Press
Clinic 4 Kids
Amy Wender Hoch

Can't attend the gala? Make a donation!

Your support helps families achieve housing and financial stability through personalized long-term solutions, transforming lives and improving the Bay Area community.

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Our Vibrant Emcee

Our auctioneer Liam Mayclem returns for our gala fundraiser!
Liam is a fundraising professional and Emmy Award-winning radio
and TV host known as the “Foodie Chap” on KCBS and host of Travel
Channel’s “Secret Trips.”

As a highly sought-after benefit auctioneer and emcee, Liam has helped
raise millions of dollars for many nonprofits and schools across
America, including Raphael House.

Our Gala Committee Members

Denise Bethel
Laurie Burns
Yasmin Coffey
Kathleen Darling
Melissa Weiss Deacon
Jackie Dille

Christina Edwards
Chase Fowler
Rocio Gomez
Christy Halladay
Michelle Hanna
Sangeeta Landau

Aruna Mehra Light
Emilie Lynch
Gina Maffei
Allison O’Holleran
Christina Saveri
Joanna Seelbach

Alexandra Syme
Katie Townsend
Whitney Vanderboom
Abbey Walker
Annie Weir
Julie Williams