When Interfaith CEO Kerrie Wilson received a check at the end of the 2010 Best of Reston Awards Gala April 15, she made no attempt to hide her tears.
The annual event raised $295,000 -- money which help Interfaith to continue its work helping the residents of Northern Virginia.
"Tonight's event clearly shows that this community has a heart of gold. How fortunate we are," Wilson said to the black-tie crowd of celebrants, who packed the Hyatt Regency Reston main ballroom.
"And what can you say to these beautiful women," Wilson added, pointing to the successful gala's three co-chairs -- Lynn Gilmore, Northrop Grumman's director of community affairs and philanthropy; Georgia Graves, president at Bridgman Communications Inc.; and Linda Mallison, of SugarOak Commercial Real Estate, who had earlier been described as "Reston's own Dixie Chicks" by the evening's emcee, Phil Tobey.
Founded in 1970 by area religious organizations, Interfaith provides transitional housing, encourages the development of affordable housing, supports the Embry Rucker Community Shelter, furnishes child care at the Laurel Learning Center, offers parent education and support as well as food and financial assistance.
Interfaith's programs served more than 13,000 individuals and families last year. It also recently dedicated its 40th transitional housing townhome.
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