The 42nd Annual Peace Care St. Ann’s Gala was held on Friday, May 18, 2018, at Maritime Parc in Jersey City. This signature fundraising event directly benefits programs and services for Peace Care St. Ann’s elderly residents, and Adult Medical Day Care clients.

This year’s Gala recognized Andy Savvides, Director of Regional Group Sales, Medline Industries; Dr. Karen Scoullos, Senior Consultant and Principal, Scriptwise Consultants, LLC; and Bernardo Saguil, Owner, RS Construction, for their long-standing commitment to Peace Care St. Ann’s and its community.

“We are delighted to celebrate our 42nd Annual Gala to support Peace Care St. Ann’s mission.  We are honored to celebrate and recognize the good work of Andy Savvides, Dr. Karen Scoullos and Bernardo Saguil for their outstanding commitment to our community,” said Janet Merly-Liranzo, Peace Care St. Ann’s Administrator. “It is with the deepest gratitude that we thank our generous honorees, many community partners, and donors for their critical support of Peace Care St. Ann’s. Their contribution helps Peace Care St. Ann’s sustain and exceed the high quality, faith-based care that we have delivered for decades, and will continue to do so for years to come,” continued Mrs. Merly-Liranzo.

Hudson County Freeholder William O’Dea, Jersey City Councilman Rolando Lavarro, and Former Jersey City Councilman Arnie Bettinger attended the Gala.

Event Chairs, Janet Merly-Liranzo, Administrator, Peace Care St. Ann’s; Dilenia Rodriguez, Assistant Administrator, Peace Care St. Ann’s; Sr. Christine Backiel, CSJP, Chairperson of Peace Care St. Ann’s Board of Trustees; Sr. Lucille Durso, CSJP; and Renee Bettinger, led the 2018 Gala committee.