On October 1, the SB Rescue Mission (SBRM) hosted its annual fundraiser, which netted more than $650,000 for its Residential Treatment Programs and its Homeless Guest Services Program. The event honored longtime board chair and supporter, Karl Willig, who passed in September.
About 340 guests attended the Road Trip-themed event, held this year beachside at Rancho Dos Pueblos. Guests socialized, perused a 120-item silent auction, and enjoyed the tremendous natural beauty of a site rarely open to the public.
Upon being seated for the early dinner, guests were welcomed by Board President Rolf Geyling, who noted how our community relies on the Rescue Mission to respond to men and women in crisis and how this complex problem has become more visible and more vexing and strains our limited public safety and social services resources.