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For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please call
(510) 540-7785 x. 306 or email briss@anewamerica.org

Join us for a festive celebration! The Gala will feature dance performances from around the world, a business expo, live and silent auctions, and dancing to the sounds of Cuban-born percussionist Jesus Diaz.

An International Marketplace in the East Bay
AnewAmerica’s annual Gala and Microbusiness Expo is not only a wonderful occasion to support AnewAmerica’s programs, celebrate our accomplishments, and enjoy unique entertainment and food; it is also an exclusive opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind merchandise directly from our global entrepreneurs.

Remember to bring CASH or CHECK to make purchases from our new American entrepreneurs who originate from over 50 countries across the globe.

Live Auction
Get ready to bid!
Thanks to Berkeley Honda, AnewAmerica will offer these once in a lifetime adventures in our live auction:

Sneak Peak into our Silent Auction…

This year’s silent auction features several travel, dining, and art packages including:

Four roundtrip airline passes courtesy of Southwest airlines

-Getaways in Mendocino and Northern California

-Unique fine dining and cooking experiences in the Bay Area (including a dining experience on the bay!)

-Wine tours and tastings in Napa Valley

-Lovely home décor and art pieces from AnewAmerica entrepreneurs

-A beautiful ladies bike

Thank You to our Silent Auction Donors:
Southwest Airlines, Oakland Feather River Camp, Hornblower Cruises, Peju Winery, Vi Gallery, Tom & Sarah Fike, Body Sculpture Spa, Zooni Leathers, Chez Panisse, Napa Valley Bike Tours, La Cocina, Intra Upholstery, Mexico by Hand, and Harmony Carpets

2009 Media Sponsors

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Live and silent auctions!

VOLUNTEER AT THE GALA!

Event Prospectus

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Agreement

2009 Sponsors

O.O. & L.E. Orrick Trust

MK Gratitude Fund

Judith Anne Kaplan Fund

2009 Gala Awardees

AnewAmerica is proud to honor the following individuals, whose dedication to AnewAmerica’s mission, and support of its programs, has led to the betterment of the lives of countless new American immigrants and refugees. Please join us in congratulating their steadfast effort and commitment.

Lifetime Community Angel Awardees

Linda Orrick, Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, AnewAmerica Board of Directors (Chair)

John Price, Esq., Collette Erickson Farmer & O’Neill, LLC, AnewAmerica Board of Directors, (Secretary)

Community Angel Award

Timothy Silva, Senior Vice President, Regional Community Development Director, Wells Fargo

AnewAmerica Green Business of the Year Award

Julio Leiva, AnewAmerica Entrepreneur, Lotus Cleaning Services

AnewAmerica Community Corporation
1918 University Avenue Ste.3A, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 540-7785 Fax: (510) 540-7786

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