November 7, 2011 at 11:06am
People got involved at the Get Involved Gala Saturday night at the Tacoma Art Museum. Photo credit: Steve Dunkelberger
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Considering I might have been the oldest person in the room, and certainly one of maybe six donning a tux, I still had a blast at Project: U's Get Involved Gala Saturday night at the Tacoma Art Museum. The United Way's 20- to 30-something gang of do-gooders sure knows how to throw a party. The benefit, without a doubt, was the youngest gala crowd I've seen in Tacoma - and certainly the most grinding I've seen in TAM's Marie A. Helmer Lobby.
I was overwhelmed by the mass of young, beautiful people. I counted 293 people, which is impressive for the inaugural event. I also counted an average of seven drinks per person. I'm sure the United Way folks are please with the money raised.
Weekly Volcano photographer Steve Dunkelberger was in the house. See more of his shots here.
The Weekly Volcano has teamed up with United Way for a year's campaign to fight homelessness in Pierce County. Please text "House" to 20222 and give $10 to a worthy cause. Thank you!
LINK: Project: U
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Comments for "PHOTOS: Project: U's Get Involved Gala " (3)
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Chris Gibeault said on Nov. 07, 2011 at 11:23am
Thanks again to the Weekly Volcano for sponsoring the event!!
Sean Armentrout said on Nov. 07, 2011 at 12:04pm
The final totals are still being tallied. However, the event will have raised a substantive amount of money for our community. From affordable housing, programs to prepare kids for school and success in life, to access to health care. Perhaps even more significant is the number of people who came together to learn more and find ways to get involved and support our community. Overall it was a phenomenal evening and It would not have been possible without the support of sponsors like The Volcano. Go to www.getinvolvedgala.org/ to see who else helped support this event.
Alicia Carter said on Nov. 07, 2011 at 12:15pm
A huge thank you to the Weekly Volcano and staff for helping us promote this event and contributing to its great success!
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