Green Tie Update
Green Tie Gala will be back and better than ever March 5th, 2022!
On March 6, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City hosted a Facebook Live event to raise money in place of their annual gala fundraiser.
Local news anchor Amanda Taylor acted as emcee for the unique event. “When they’re able to help a mother and her kids who were sleeping in a car get into a home, you know this is an organization that is making a difference for our neighbors,” said Taylor.
The virtual event raised $233,991 for homeless women and children in Oklahoma City and Norman.
“We gathered differently but our mission was the same. What a joy and privilege it was to see the gifts of all our supporters come together to give Sanctuary to women experiencing homelessness in OKC and Norman,” said Jessi Riesenberg, senior director of development and outreach at Catholic Charities of Oklahoma City. “Thank you to our sponsors, auction participants and donors who have changed the lives of our clients now and in the future. The financial support raised through Green Tie Gatherings will provide the hope and dignity-affirming essentials that Sanctuary clients need on their journey from homelessness to housing.”
Executive Director Patrick Raglow is grateful to the following top-tier sponsors for their commitment to helping women in our community: American Fidelity Foundation, Chris & Connie Burnett Foundation, The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc., Jim & Dori Smith, Mike & Sue Krenger, Thomas & Teresa Luetkemeyer, SSM Health, COOP Ale Works, Nick & Nicole Dell'Osso, Gant & Shelly Lambertz, Mercy, F.W. "Pete" & Barbara Brown, Mass Architects, Inc., K.T. Meade Jr., BancFirst, The Chickasaw Nation, Ward Construction, Mark and Manda Ruffin, First National Bank of Oklahoma, First United Bank, First Liberty Bank, James & Vicki Connelly, David & Thy Nguyen, Kirkpatrick Bank, MidFirst Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tyler Media, and Premium Brands Wine & Spirits
For more information on how to continue to support Sanctuary, please contact Anne O’Shields at 817-313-3063 or visit www.greentiegatherings.org.