That Was Fun
We've asked around for feedback on our first house party series launched in 2010. The results are in and it's unanimous. That Was Fun! So we're bringing the event series back again this year. These parties help to raise friends and funds for the Living Room’s housing programs and services.

Information on upcoming parties will be posted soon!

For more information about That Was Fun or to sign up to host a house party, please contact Dolph Ward Goldenburg at 404-382-8982 or dolph.goldenburg@livingroomatl.org.

Sapphire Ball Glitters and Glows
On a clear autumn evening, nearly 200 elegantly attired attendees gathered at the prestigious Ansley Golf Club in midtown Atlanta to socialize and show their support for Living Room. The occassion was Living Room’s annual gala fundraiser, the Sapphire Ball, which was held September 23, 2011.

The affair began with a reception during which guests were invited to bid on silent auction items ranging from fine art to luxurious weekend getaways.

After moving to the ballroom to be seated for dinner, supporters and guests heard short presentations from Board President Marie Johnson, Development Coordinator Deanna Mingo and Executive Director Dolph Ward Goldenburg, who talked about Living Room’s Power of One fall campaign.

Twilynn Jourdain, Living Room’s Director of client Services closed the evening’s presentation with a conversation with former Living Roon client Henri.

Henri told the attentive crowd about the life-saving assisitance Living Room had provided during a time when he faced both health and housing challenges.

As guests then went on to enjoy dinner, Dolph made the rounds of each table expressing his thanks and appreciation for the support each of them had contributed to Living Room’s life-transforming services.

A dessert buffet reception eased the evening to a end as silent auction winners claimed their prizes and guests lingered over coffee and conversation.

Special Thanks
Living Room would like to extend its gratitude to the following individuals and groups that made the 2011 Sapphire Ball a huge success:

• Ansley Golf Club Management and Staff
• Our Silent Auction Donors
• Table Captains: Dave and Sue Amsden; Fr. Juan Anzora; The Armorettes; Ashby & Polk, LLC; Bill Crane; Jonathan Darsey and Donna Peters; Pam Dorsett and John Mozzone; Dolph Ward Goldenburg and Frank Hartley; Roger Grier and Keith Bragg; Brian Hogan and Gerry Realubit; Dr. Henrik Christensen and Marie Johnson; Making A Way Housing, Inc.; Drew Marlar and Bryan Neumeier; Robert Pinno; Private Bank of Buckhead; Laurence Ruth; Saint Mark United Methodist Church; Thompson & Sweeny, P.C.; Trinity United Methodist Church; Christine Van de Griend.
• And, all those who couldn’t attend but showed their support through their generous contributions.

Additional photos can be viewed on our Facebook page.

Living Room AIDS Walk Team Shines
On a perfectly sunny, warm autumn day, Team Living Room participated in Atlanta AIDS Wal 2011 to draw awreness to and help finance its mission of providing housing services to people living with HIV/AIDS. More than $9,000 by was raised for Living Room programs and services by our walkers.

A special shoutout and thanks to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church AIDS Ministry team who raised more than $6,500!