For National Philanthropy Day on November 14th, the Mid-America Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals hosted a reception at Starlight Theatre’s Applause Club, followed by a celebration for award winners. The 2018 honorees: Beth and Pat McCown – Philanthropist; Deliece Hofen – Volunteer; Honeywell – Business Philanthropist; Jenea Oliver, Children’s Mercy – Excellence in Fundraising; Tiffany Stuck and Erica Ostroski, Big Brother Big Sisters Kansas City – Avante Garde; and St. Agnes Catholic School – Youth Philanthropy. Lindsey Rood-Clifford served as the chairman.
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| Honorees Jenea Oliver and Deliece Hofen |
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| Representing St. Agnes Catholic School – Youth Philanthropy: (Front row) Owen Hughes, Joshua Collins, Maggie McCauley, Nia Hughes, Sophia Griggs, and Patrick McCauley (back row) Jenny Owens Hughes with Jack Elder, Ffion Hughes, Sophia Nordling, Julie Griggs, and Jane Sullivan, St. Agnes Catholic School |
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| Jenny Owens Hughes, Yoly Nordling, Rachel Lackups, Emilee Herrington, Teresa Elder, and Sy Griggs |
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| Christine Oster with John Ricciardelli, representing Honeywell, honoree |
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| Deliece Hofen, honoree |
Also featured in the December 15, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Sam Royal Photography
