One Giant Step Forward

First time’s the charm for 5 Steps to Five. The early child development parenting program, now in its fourth year, held its first fundraiser, a luncheon October 17 at Apawamis Club, and there was not an empty seat in the house.

Guests watched an inspiring video showing all the fine work that takes place and the bonds created in this Saturday morning program that serves low-income families in Port Chester. Many in the room signed up to volunteer, and just as many made an additional donation because the mission is critical.

Photos by Annette McLoughlin

 Alexandra Hickey, Deirdre Macdonald, Lisa Coash, Ann Konopka, Mimi Shea

 Vanessa Bisceglia, Shannon Dean-Smith, Kendra Moran, Tori Meier, Debbie Morgan

 Co-founders Kent and Mary Alice Warner

 Executive Director Lisa Field, co-founder Allen Clark, City Councilwoman and board member Emily Hurd

Event Co-chairs Jodi McGill and Liz Woods

 Tiffany Caiati, Tracy Davies, Diane Shaaban

Margi Arquit, Maura Semprevivo, Diana Heffernan

 Stephanie Batesky, Ilaria Kruijtzer, Stephanie Spierings

 Ann Haynes and Pam Keller

Susie Zachman