2010 Connecting Communities Fiesta
The 2010 Connecting Communities Fiesta was held on Sunday, May 16th at the fabulous “Mighty Tieton” warehouse. The guests enjoyed each other, entertainment, and the artistry of food! Elizabeth Camacho owner of El Charritos prepared an abundant ray of mouth watering tapas followed by delicious postres prepared by Pepe’s Bakery made lovely center pieces for all to enjoy! They bid on one hundred twelve different items, made by Central and South American and Asian artisans and beautiful works contributed by our very own generous local artists.
Ann Willis honored with the Amor en Acción Award
at La Casa Hogar’s Connecting Communities Fiesta ’10.
 Actions of the heart make possible transforming love between people. Yakima Interfaith Coalition La Casa Hogar honors individuals who have been inspired by the people we serve. Through their inspiration, they become one with us and inspire others.
Ann Willis is a wonderful friend of Yakima Interfaith Coalition La Casa Hogar. She was instrumental in our securing sufficient funds that enabled us to purchase our “home”. Her love of community, church and family nurtures our organization.
“Ann along with her husband Bruce active members at Central Lutheran Church, regularly lead Habitat for Humanity delegations to El Salvador inviting numerous individuals from Yakima to accompany them. They are incredible people who care deeply about our community and express it through Amor en Acción, setting a beautiful example for each of us,” Carole Folsom-Hill, Executive Director said.
The board of directors each year recognizes individuals who live out Amor en Acción, in our community, and through that Love in Action have touched the lives of all who are the community at La Casa Hogar Yakima Interfaith Coalition.
Community leaders Rick Pinnell, Bette Taylor and Anne and Steve Caffery are previous recipients of the award.
Gracias to our wonderful event sponsors
Businesses and individuals for contributing to our success:
Gilbert Cellars
El Charritos, Elizabeth Camacho & Family
Pepe’s Bakery, Jose Cortez & Family
Gabriel Martinez Videographer
Ricardo Chama Photos
Fiesta Foods
Starbucks
Yakima Brewing Company
“FRIENDS OF LA CASA”
Banner Bank
Central Washington Family Medicine
Marietta Clements & Sally Douglas
GE Aviation
Gilbert Orchards
Independent Foods
Reed Longyear Malnati & Ahrens PLLC
Marvin & Pat Sundquist
US Bank
Sisters of Providence
Yakima Federal Savings & Loan
Bette Taylor & Bill Wheeler
Table Sponsors
Bank of the West
Greta & Hal Bryant
Central Lutheran Church
Kay Funk
Heritage University
Keith & Keith Funeral Home
Morelia Sister City Association
TriPly Construction
United Christian Church of Yakima
Ann & Bruce Willis
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
A Big Gracias to our artists who contributed their incredible works of art:
Karen Bodeen
Beverly Croydon
Kathleen Dean
Sandra Dean
Katy Esser
Judy Frisbie
Ali Fujino
Cathy Goshorn
Dawn Hagarty
Cheryl Hahn
Davis High School “Jewelry Class”
David Helseth
Beatriz Hernandez
Diana Hillis
Freddy Leonard
Terri Lovins
Monique McFadden
Connie McGlothern
Cheryl Miller
Lupe Monteiro owner of “Perfect Fit Bridal”
Rick Pinnell
Shelley Prescott
Kerry Quint
Fernando Requena
Peter Riches
Leanne Ries
Terri Schaake
Jane Schwab
Lynda Sissom
Barbara Smith
Thank you to the following restaurants who all donated a dinner for four!
El Charritos
El Mirador
El Pastor
El Pariso
El Ranchero
El Rincon
El Taco Loco
La Grullense
Mecerdes & Family
Antojitos
Taco Borracho
Xochimilco
Fiesta Planning Team
Sue Ford, Chair
Ellie Strosahl, Sound & Lighting
Janice Engel & Luisa Lugo, Art Auction
Carole Folsom-Hill, Staff
Karen Bodeen, Registration
Luz Monroy, Data
Aurora Pena-Torres, Entertainment
Ann Willis-Bette Taylor, Table Captains
Angelica Zepeda, Skit & Dancers
Maria, Janet & Carl Jett, Volunteers
Volunteer Groups
La Salle High School
St. Paul Cathedral Confirmation Class
Pictures from the Fiesta
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