CUMMING, Ga. – North Fulton Community Charities welcomed close to 200 guests to its “A Night in Tuscany” gala March 23 at Greenfield Farm.
The event celebrated 40 years of the nonprofit’s work in the community while raising funds for its programs that prevent hunger and homelessness and foster financial stability for North Fulton families in need. North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) serves thousands of local residents each year at two facilities in Roswell.
“This event was a chance to look back on NFCC’s history and celebrate its impact in the community while recognizing that the need in our community for NFCC’s services remains great,” said Executive Director Sandy Holiday, who offered welcoming remarks and a toast at the gala. “We are grateful to all our attendees and everyone who came together to make this event a success — our sponsors, our volunteers, our committee members, silent and live auction donors, and our special guest speakers, Reva, Millard and Penny Hart, for sharing their story with attendees.”
Penny Hart, former Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks player, and his parents Reva and Millard Hart shared the story of their struggles after relocating to Roswell from Chicago in the 1990s and the role NFCC played in their path to financial stability.
After a Tuscan-themed dinner, Barbara Duffy, who served as NFCC executive director from 1991 to 2019, took to the stage to reflect on the nonprofit’s growth since its founding in 1983 and to introduce a retrospective video that paid homage to the organization’s modest beginnings, showcased its growth and recognized the continued need for assistance in the community.
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