Celebration of Compassion 2014

On November 7th, Loaves & Fishes held the Celebration of Compassion at the Celebration Community Life Center in Naperville to announce this year’s honorees. Guests included major supporters as well as volunteers who donated more than 100 hours of time during the year ended June 30th.

Charles McLimans presented the awards, donated by John Robbins of Awards & Fine Gifts, Naperville, communicating each honoree’s accomplishments. Awards and certificates reflecting each of our core values, the “Step Up” award, and the Fireball award, which encompasses all core values, were given to the following:

  • Community – Carol Bulfer
  • Compassion – Graham Johnson
  • Dignity – Kate Hopkins
  • Hope – Mike & Toni Havala
  • Service – Tom Klann, Betsy Nardi
  • Step Up – George & Judy Kestler
  • Fireball – Celeste Wagner
  • Outstanding Community Partner – Exchange Club of Naperville
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    Special thanks to My Chef Catering for their services, to Brian Bolliger for handling the AV equipment, to Ella Druek and Chris Brown from Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church – Celebration Center, and to the Metea Valley Jazz Band for entertaining us. We had an incredible time celebrating!