Support local hometown heroes including Ridgefield's own, Allison Stockel at the 3rd Annual Hometown Heroes Benefit Dinner on Saturday, February 27 at The Amber Room colonnade (1 Stacey Road, Danbury). Proceeds from the event benefit hard-working families in Western Connecticut who are struggling to make ends meet and find themselves one crisis away from financial disaster. Learn more on Untied Way website here.
We are proud that Ridgefield Playhouse Executive Director, Allison Stockel, is named one of the 2016 Hometown Heroes and will be honored at this special event. Stockel is a pillar of our community. Name a local nonprofit and the chances are great that Allison Stockel has significantly helped that organization and continues to do so. She is a community leader, advocate, and steadfast philanthropist.
The event Keynote Speaker is Sonia Manzano, actress and author, best known as "Maria" on the PBS show, Sesame Street. The Emcee and Auctioneer is John Heffernan, NFL Stadium Announcer.
Corporate Philanthropy Award:
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Corporate Volunteer Award:
Savings Bank of Danbury
Small Business Hero Award:
Ralph McIntosh
Del-Tron Precision, Inc.
Hometown Heroes:
Bethel:
Brotherhood in Action
Bridgewater:
Frank Kelly
Brookfield:
Susan Ludwig
Danbury:
Jackie Morrison
Kent:
Bill and Catherine Bachrach
New Fairfield:
John and Amy Pendergast
New Milford:
Helen Barksdale
Newtown:
Peter D'Amico
Ridgefield:
Allison Stockel
There is a VIP reception beginning at 5:00 pm with cocktails, auction, dinner, and dancing at 6:00 pm.
RSVP by February 19 HERE.