‘Seeing What’s Possible Gala’ is a record-breaker for The Chicago Lighthouse

The Chicago Lighthouse hosted it’s annual “Seeing What’s Possible” gala at the Four Seasons with over 300 guests in attendance. The event was co-chaired by Terri Engelman Rhoads and Shauna Montgomery with honorary gala chair Cookie Cohen. The event was a record-breaker raising over $700,000 for the nonprofit’s life-changing services and programs.

Partygoers enjoyed a cocktail reception and a silent auction before moving into the ballroom for dinner where the Becca Kaufman Orchestra played before and after dinner. Vincent and Patricia Foglia were honored as “Beacons of Light” for their ongoing support.

The Foglia Family Foundation provided financial support for the building of the Foglia Residences for the Lighthouse. Located at 1134 S. Wood St., the 76-unit development is for residents who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and veterans. The development is the first Low-Income Housing Tax Credit building in the nation for the blind community.

“Light of the Night Corporate” recognition award was presented to Neal Berz of MIS Computer for his outstanding contributions to The Lighthouse.

The evening also included a live auction and raffle. Co-chair Shauna Montgomery ramped up the excitement for the auction urging supporters and friends to bid. Her efforts paid off with a record-breaking event for the Chicago Lighthouse.

Congrats to all involved including honorary committee members Julie Barrish, Eleni and Jimmy Bousis, Judge F. Keith Brown, Cheryl Coleman, Shelley and Bill Farley, Audrey Gale, Susan Gohl and Jonathan Grabill, Beena and Martin Joseph, Melinda and Lucien Lagrange, Mary and Jim Lasky, Bonnie and Michael Rothman, Dr. Jeff Weller and Tina Weller, Felicia and Kurt Winiecki and others.