NHA Kicks Off Fourth Annual Virtual Gala

Local businesses, corporations and kind-hearted community members will have their chance to help thousands of individuals and families in San Diego County continue to receive the vital programs and services they depend on, starting today, with the launch of Neighborhood House Association’s (NHA), third annual Virtual Gala. NHA, San Diego County’s oldest and largest nonprofit human services agency, founded this unique fundraising event in 2007 to reduce event-related costs by over 200 percent compared to a live gala.

All the action will take place starting Tuesday, July 6 through Wednesday, August 5 at www.nhagala.org, where anyone can stop by at their convenience, 24 hours a day, to make a donation or purchase a table.

"Over the last three years, many kind-hearted San Diego business and individuals have come together to raise nearly $400,000 to support local communities through NHA’s programs and services," said Jack McGrory, 2010 Virtual Gala Chair. "The Virtual Gala presents an ideal opportunity for local businesses and individuals to give back to the community in these tough economic times."

Neighborhood House Association helps thousands of individuals and families every day improve their quality of life by providing vital social services within the community. This year, Neighborhood House Association (NHA) will provide hope to thousands of San Diego County residents who are in need of vital social services such as child development, health, transportation and other human services.

"Today, more than 350,000 individuals in our area live below the federal poverty threshold," said Rudolph A. Johnson, III, NHA President and CEO. "Many of these underserved individuals and families are in need of child care to be able to go to work, family support services to enhance their quality of life, transportation services to be able to get the medical care they need or just help in an emergency. We can’t serve our neighbors in need without the help of the community."

Participants of the 2010 NHA Virtual Gala need only go to www.nhagala.org and are encouraged to visit often for updates on the live auction. Further information on NHA and its programs is available at www.neighborhoodhouse.org