Vision in Philanthropy Awards

"What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for our communities lives
long after we are gone." - Theodore Roosevelt

The Vision in Philanthropy Awards honor the founders of charitable organizations, men and women who have demonstrated extraordinary vision, sacrifice and passion for their community.

The 2002 Vision in Philanthropy Awards, held Thursday, May 9, 2002 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, brought more than 100 nominations from Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Please join with us and our co-sponsors, California Community Foundation, Jewish Community Foundation and Union Bank of California, in celebration of the spirit of the vision and selfless generosity of the Vision in Philanthropy Awards honorees:

• Gary Gitnick, M.D., Fulfillment Fund
  Freeman, Freeman & Smiley Award
  “Always shoot for the moon because even if you miss, you’ll still end up among the stars.”

• Sister Diane Donoghue, Esperanza Community Housing Corporation
  California Community Foundation Award
  “Learning to analyze unjust structures and institutions that directly affect our lives and devising strategies for changing and impacting those structures is the basis of community organizing and community economic development.”

• Jo-Ann Lautman, Our House
  Jewish Community Foundation Award
  “To accomplish great things, We must not only act, But also dream. Not only plan, But also believe.”

• Sooky Goldman, Maple Counseling Center
  Union Bank of California Award
  “I believe affordable mental health ought to be available to everyone. No one should be turned away due to lack of funds.”

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