(L-R) Tikkun Gottschalk, James Ellis, Bill Christy and Doug Tate enjoy the music, delicious food and beverages at Jazz for Justice. (Photo by Michael Oppenheim.)
Approximately 300 friends of Pisgah Legal Services gathered on March 22nd at the annual Jazz for Justice celebration. The fundraiser was held at The Venue in downtown Asheville and featured live entertainment by The Rich Willey Jazz Band.
Three exceptional individuals were honored at the event: Anne Kimmel, Recipient of the Terry Van Duyn Community Volunteer Award; Roy W. Davis, Jr. (1930-2015) and George Ward Hendon (1941-2013) were both honored posthumously for their extraordinary contributions to the legal community and to Pisgah Legal Services.
Anne Kimmel (left) with Kitty Schaller who presented the award. (Michael Oppenheim photo)
Honoree and long-time volunteer Anne Kimmel said, “I stayed involved because I found that I liked and greatly admired the Pisgah folks I met while serving on the Development Council. I found people who were dedicating their lives to helping those who cannot, for a variety of reasons, navigate our system. I continue to be impressed with the number of children whose days and nights are improved through the advocacy and protection provided by PLS. Many feel safety for the first time in their young lives, allowing them to grow into healthy adults, with an appreciation of acting with compassion for others. I’ve mentioned it before, so I hope it doesn’t sound trite when I say that, in so many ways, Pisgah Legal works diligently to create the world in which I want to live, where the elements of care and nurturing are guarded and protected and allowed to flourish.”
Photos from Jazz for Justice were taken provided by Michael Oppenheim Photography and can be ordered using the online gallery.
Special Thanks to the Following Sponsors:
Partners for Justice
Amplify My Community • Asheville Radio Group • Asheville.com
Blossoms at Biltmore Park / Baggie Goose • Blue Ridge X-Ray
Brain Hooks / Russell Shuler • Carol Waggle Oliver Fund
The Chaddick Foundation • The Daniels Group
Eurosport Asheville • Hi-Wire Brewing
Jay Kerr Law • McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A. • Mission Health
105.9 The Mountain • Parsec Financial Management • Paramount KIA
Pisgah Brewing Company • RHA Health Services, Inc.
Roberts & Stevens, P.A. • Jacquelyn and Bruce Rogow
Smoky Mountain Center • Jane and Bill Swafford
Stone & Christy, P.A. • Pam and Tom Siekman
The Van Winkle Law Firm • Senator Terry Van Duyn
Walnut Cove Members Association
WCQS • Wimpfheimer Foundation
Platinum, Gold and Silver Sponsors
28th Judicial District Bar • Appalachian Vintner
Blackbird Frame & Art • Deutsch & Gottschalk, P.A.
Kilwin’s Chocolates, Fudge and Ice Cream • Michael Oppenheim Photography
Ott Cone & Redpath, P.A. • Eleanor and Charlie Owen • The Venue
Bronze Sponsors
Ruth and Luther Barnhardt • Elizabeth Lidell Button
First Congregational United Church of Christ Hendersonville
Gum, Hillier & McCroskey • Henco Reprographics
Judy Futch Consulting, Inc. • Marjorie and Don Locke
LeAnn Melton • Bitsy and Jim Powell
The Honorable Joe Sam Queen • Samsel Architects