First Call – Celebration Evening
Unity Temple on the Plaza was the setting for First Call’s annual Celebration Evening, which was held on September 26th. More than 400 guests gathered for the event that featured Elizabeth Vargas, Emmy Award-winning journalist; in conversation with Lara Moritz. Danielle and John Myers served as chairmen of the event that raised awareness about First Call and substance use disorder as a disease.
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| Jenn Evans, Elizabeth Vargas, special guest; and Jan Evans |
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| Donogene Mealie and Lara Moritz |
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| Phyllis and Lon Switzer, board member |
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| Nhi Tuggle, LaTanya Dumas, and Marchel Alverson, all with First Call |
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| Board Members Dee Pack and Jeffrey Kuntz with Richard D. Rhyne, board chairman |
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| Cindy Bundschuh, Melissa Saubers, Suzanne Parker, and Erin Lockhard |
Also featured in the November 9, 2019 issue of The Independent
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