SACRAMENTO, California - OBSNews.com -May 2, 2008 – Women’s Empowerment (www.Womens-Empowerment.org), an organization devoted to “Ending Homelessness One Woman at a Time”, attracted over 500 celebrants to its 7^th Annual Gala at The Grand event center in downtown Sacramento.

The event featured moving presentations from some of the 468 graduates of the Women’s Empowerment program as well as community leaders such as Bishop Quinn of the Sacramento Catholic Diocese, Dana Howard of Sacramento’s News10, and many more. The event raised more than $60,000 to support the programs that help women and their children transition from homelessness into stable jobs and safe housing situations.

Local philanthropist and Sacramento real estate developer Moe Mohanna donated the use of his venue, The Grand at 1215 J. Street, as well as all of the food and staffing to provide a first class banquet. The Executive Director of Women’s Empowerment, Lisa Culp, presented Mr. Mohanna an award for his support and said, “Moe’s involvement has meant the world to our organization, our graduates and their families.”

Culp added, “This event would not exist without Moe’s generous support. When we decided to hold our first Gala, he underwrote the entire cost of the banquet hall and dinner, and he has hosted the event ever since. Moe has taken his generosity and commitment even further, serving as a founding board member and teacher in our programs. He is a member of the Women’s Empowerment family, and we are grateful to him for holding us so close to his heart.”

Dana Howard, anchor of News 10, heaped on more heartfelt praise, “Moe didn’t just put out some average food, he put out the ‘company is coming over’ kind of spread.”

Musical entertainment was provided throughout the evening by Sammie award winning jazz vocalist and recording artist Vivian Lee. Another event highlight that brought the crowd to its feet was a heart-warming story told by a mother and daughter duo who were reunited after Women’s Empowerment helped the mother get clean and sober from drug addiction and obtain a job with the State of California.

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