Winter 2025

164 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • W I N T E R 2 0 2 5 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY 2025 Shari Hastey, Lauren Cohen, Cate Lee Photos by Kelli Uldall N ational Philanthropy Day celebrates the positive impact philanthropy has on society and local communities.The event is organized by the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).The gathering at Spanish Bay brought together over 350 people to recog- nize volunteers, corporations, foundations, youth in philanthropy, outstanding donors and the nonprofit organizations they support. Rob Simpson, Liza Horvath, Nira Maharaj Doreen Luke, Esther Hobbs Brian Thayer, Rachel Miller, SusanWolfe Danny Little, Clay Larsen, Steve Pearson Norma Ruic, Nancy Ausonio, June Radicchi Michele Melicia Young, Yvonne Thomas, ErinWhite Liz Posey, Jackie Cruz, Kristine Edmunds Cate Lee, Lisa Mefford, Mercedes De Luca, Cindy Zoller Silver John Hiles, Steffanie Gamecho, Tracy Gillette Ricci, Virdette Brumm Isabel Toole, Miriam Kudiza KenWhite, Doug Lee Flo Snyder Speck, JeanetteWitten Margarette D’Arrigo, Dan Green Chuck DesRoches, Sharilyn Payne, Christine Kemp, Heidi Quinn Photos: Kelli Uldall