The United Way of Hempstead County Gala, held at the Hope Country Club on October 27th,  was a huge success. With sponsorships, and a Red Carpet Raffle, supporters raised $18,000 that will go directly to these non-profit agencies right here in Hempstead County.  These include:

Charitable Christian Medical Clinic
Domestic Violence Prevention

Harvest Regional Food Bank
Hempstead County 4-H

Hope for Paws

Hope in Action #1 and #2
Hospice of Hope

Junior Auxiliary of Hope

Senior Adult Center of Hope

Here are the 3 annual awards that were given at the Gala:

“Paul Henley Volunteer of the Year” – Paul Henley, Hope in Action

“Man of the Year” – Michael Winarta, New Millenium

“Agency of the Year” – Charitable Christian Medical Clinic Dr. Dale Goins

The major Gala sponsors were:

McDonalds
Lance & Associates Real Estate

SWARK.today

Hourglass Aesthetics Medical Spa

Pafford EMS

Above photo is the award for Paul Henley
(pictured will Paul and Dolly are Director- Gina Perkins and Board President – Anna Powell)

Above is the award to Charitable Christian Medical Clinic
(accepted by clinic volunteers Ericka and Eddie Garcia, and Tim and Sally Nix)