Casa de Amparo, dedicated to child abuse treatment and prevention, has announced that Bob Zamarripa and Paul Judge, founders of OneSource Distributors, have been selected to be honorary chairs of the 12th Annual ProFlowers Casa de Amparo Crystal Ball Gala to be held Saturday, October 30, at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe.
Zamarripa and Judge have been dedicated supporters and signature partners of Casa de Amparo for many years. Along with its 300 associates, supporters, and customers, OneSource has created numerous fundraising events such as the annual OneSource Golf for Casa Kids tournament that has raised tens of thousands of dollars. OneSource Distributors is a leading supplier of electrical, utility, and supply chain services throughout California, Arizona, Hawaii, and Baja California.
“Paul and I, as well as our families, have a passion for helping children and young adults in need and are committed to giving them an opportunity to have stable and nurturing environments that lead to successful adult lives,” says Zamarripa.
“We deeply appreciate the support of our friends at OneSource Distributors,” says Sharon Delphenich, Casa de Amparo executive director. “They have done so much and shown their caring and concern for our Casa Kids in so many ways. OneSource has been a major sponsor at Casa events for over ten years and they have brought to Casa numerous new supporters who have donated their personal time along with signification financial contributions that make it possible for us to provide the scope of care we believe the children we serve need and deserve.”
Karen Kogut is chair of the gala, supported by a team of more than three dozen volunteer committee members. ProFlowers is title partner. Ranch & Coast Magazine is honored to be this year’s media partner. Jeffrey Strauss, chef and owner of Pamplemousse Grille, will prepare a gourmet dinner for guests. Live and silent auctions are an event highlight and include luxury items donated by local businesses. Dress is black-tie.
More than 300 patrons attended last year’s gala that raised over $500,000 for Casa de Amparo. All monies raised go directly to support Casa’s five integrated programs serving abused, neglected, or at-risk children from birth through young adulthood. Tickets for the gala are $350 per person. Patron and underwriting opportunities are also available.
To inquire about tickets, underwriting opportunities, or how to donate auction items, please call Keely Tidrow, annual fund manager. (760/754-5500, ext. 28, ktidrow@casadeampro.org, www.casadeamparo.org)
