October 13th fundraiser supports transitional housing program that changes lives one step at a time, one family at a time
Portland, Maine (September 27, 2011) — With tapas and sangria topping the menu, live entertainment and some fabulous items on which to bid, this year’s auction to benefit McAuley Residence will be a night to remember. Come join us for an “Evening in Spain” on Thursday, October 13 and support a remarkable program unlike any other in the state that has opened the doors to a new life for hundreds of Maine women and children for nearly 25 years.
What: “Evening in Spain” Dinner Auction Benefitting McAuley Residence 
Where: Italian Heritage Center, 40 Western Ave., Portland
When: Thursday, October 13, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
RSVP: Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at www.mcauleyresidence.org or by calling 207-879-3486. Attendees are asked to RSVP by Thursday, October 6, 2011.
Highlights: Silent and Live Auction, Tapas, Sangria, Paella and more Spanish inspired cuisine, Fabulous Auction Items, and Live Entertainment. Honorary Chairs Maddie Corson and Sister Mary George O’Toole will be in attendance as well as a special guest auctioneer!
More than one hundred exciting items—including 2012 Red Sox tickets, a week in Aruba, a wine cruise on a private yacht and an autographed picture of Twilight’s most famous Vampire–will be featured in a silent auction and a live auction on Thursday, October, 13, from 6pm to 9pm at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland to raise money for Mercy Health System’s McAuley Residence.
The Story of McAuley Residence is a Story of Hope
Since it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1988, McAuley Residence has helped more than two hundred women—many with children who are able to live there with them—recover from addiction, domestic violence, homelessness and other trauma. The women who enter this long term life skills program are given the help they need to heal and to thrive.
“The women and children of McAuley have endured significant trauma and many challenges in their journey to McAuley,” says Melissa Skahan, Program Manager. “We offer them an opportunity to heal, an opportunity to regain their strength and to learn the life skills they’ll need to lead full, productive and healthy lives.”
“McAuley has been a sanctuary for me. The warmth, the compassion…now I feel ready to take on the world again,” says Linda, a graduate of the program.
Come celebrate this life changing organization – and help raise much needed funds to support its work today and into the future.
Sponsors of the event include Key Bank and Key4Women—which provides financial literary support for the women at McAuley Residence. For more information on McAuley Residence or to RSVP or purchase tickets for the upcoming auction, go to mcauleyresidence.org or call 207-879-3486.
About Mercy Health System of Maine
Mercy Health System of Maine is a growing community of healthcare providers who provide clinically-excellent, compassionate care. A recognized leader in quality, safety, innovation and patient experience, Mercy operates campuses throughout southern Maine, offering a broad range of medical and surgical services, as well as primary and specialty care. The story of Mercy includes Mercy Hospital, Gary’s House, McAuley Residence, Mercy Recovery Center, and VNA Home Health & Hospice. For more information, please call (207) 879-3486 or visit www.mercyhospital.org.
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