Northville’s Living and Learning Enrichment Center’s gala recognizes difference-makers

 Northville’s Living and Learning Enrichment Center’s gala recognizes difference-makers

Natalie Charac, a noted philanthropist and dedicated supporter of Living and Learning, received The Michael Moscone Humble Heart Award. Pictured (left to right): Rachelle Vartanian (President and Founder of Living and Learning), Rebecca Henkin & Susan Henkin (on behalf of Natalie Charac), Pamela Travis (Executive Director of Living and Learning) PHOTO BY KIMBERLEY SOLAK PHOTOGRAPHY

The Living and Learning Enrichment Center in Northville hosted its 3rd Annual Hopes and Dreams Gala on Friday, June 7.

This year’s the gala was held at the Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth.

Proceeds from the evening helped support the nonprofit’s life-changing programs that provide essential services to enhance the lives of teens and adults with disabilities.

At this year’s gala, Living and Learning handed out five new awards, each recognizing the commitment, service and leadership of individuals, companies or organizations.

Below are photos of the recipients of the awards:

The Masco Corporation, which is headquartered in Livonia, received The Community Impact Award. Pictured (left to right): Sara Osterman, Lora Graentzdoerffer, Sue Sabo, Jennifer Shuka, Laren Plawecki, David Price PHOTO BY KIMBERLEY SOLAK PHOTOGRAPHY
The Masco Corporation which is headquartered in Livonia received The Community Impact Award Pictured left to right Sara Osterman Lora Graentzdoerffer Sue Sabo Jennifer Shuka Laren Plawecki David Price PHOTO BY KIMBERLEY SOLAK PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Marie Lapinski of Northville received The Heart of Gold Award. Pictured (left to right) Rachelle Vartanian, Marie Lapinski, Pamela Travis PHOTO BY KIMBERLEY SOLAK PHOTOGRAPHY
Marie Lapinski of Northville received The Heart of Gold Award Pictured left to right Rachelle Vartanian Marie Lapinski Pamela Travis PHOTO BY KIMBERLEY SOLAK PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Nawal Hamade of Westland received the The Heart and Soul Award. Pictured (left to right): Rachelle Vartanian, Nawal Hamade, Pamela Travis PHOTO BY KIMBERLEY SOLAK PHOTOGRAPHY
Nawal Hamade of Westland received the The Heart and Soul Award Pictured left to right Rachelle Vartanian Nawal Hamade Pamela Travis PHOTO BY KIMBERLEY SOLAK PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Community Opportunity Center (C.O.C.), based in Livonia, received this year’s Joined Hearts Award. Pictured (left to right): Rachelle Vartanian, Michael Mies of Community Opportunity Center, Pamela Travis PHOTO BY KIMBERLEY SOLAK PHOTOGRAPHY
Community Opportunity Center COC based in Livonia received this years Joined Hearts Award Pictured left to right Rachelle Vartanian Michael Mies of Community Opportunity Center Pamela Travis PHOTO BY KIMBERLEY SOLAK PHOTOGRAPHY

Ed Wright

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