Behind masquerade masks and elegant attire, community members gathered at Bella Collina San Clemente on May 30 for Family Assistance Ministries’ annual Masquerade Ball, an evening dedicated to raising support for South Orange County families facing housing instability, food insecurity and other hardships.
The fundraiser brought together donors, volunteers, nonprofit leaders and local residents for a night of dining, auctions and storytelling, all centered on Family Assistance Ministries’ mission of providing a safety net for families before they reach a crisis point.
“This is a night filled with joy, inspiration and generosity,” said Autumn McAlpin, FAM Board Vice Chair and gala chair, as she welcomed attendees and thanked the volunteers, staff and committee members who spent months organizing the event…