Welcome to the party!

The over 300 supporters of Sisters Place move from table to table. They savor the wines – both familiar and new. They enjoy conversation with friends – long-time and newly made. All are here because they are committed to ensuring that Sisters Place is able to assist families toward self-sufficiency by providing housing and supportive services.

   

  

An important feature of the event is the silent auction. Attracting bidders are sports memorabilia donated by athletes from the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins; game tickets; dinner and lodging gift certificates; a framed painting created by one of the Sisters Place children – the list goes on.

   

These potential purchasers consider their bids. A little fine wine certainly helps them come to a decision.

   

Emcee Bob Bruce, co-anchor for WPXI's Morning News, extends thanks to the wine and food sponsors and the members of the event committee –

and there are gifts of appreciation – made by Sisters Place children – to the event co-chairs: Margaret Keane and Bruce Bales; Julie Coletti and Mary Kirk.

 

Margaret receives a very special gift from Board Chair Ellen Rufft, given in gratitude for her very many years of service to and support of Sisters Place.

WIth the evening drawing to a close, Sister Mary's face says it all.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you! God's blessing be upon you."