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B.C. United Outreach holds ‘Chucks and Tux’ gala

Posted On January 3, 2024
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Blessed Couples (B.C.) United Outreach recently held its third annual scholarship fundraiser gala, “Chucks and Tux.” In photo above are some of the attendees, B.C. board members, Hilton Hunter Jr., Derek Jones, Angela Jones, Pam Garner and Angus Garner; Gloucester County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Anthony Vladu; Leslie Vladu; Ilija Arseonvic; Gloucester County School Board member Leonne Arsenovic; Ashton Calkum, Cameron Barrow of Gloucester Toyota; Irinajafit Joseph of Ellie Mental Health; B.C. board members Vanessa Keller, Steven Keller, Tara Gardner and Kelvin Gardner. B.C. United Outreach also recently donated items to a few local organizations. In photo below, Leslie Jingluski (far left), Director of Community Engagement for the Avalon Center, receives toy donations from B.C. members, from left, Pam Garner, Angus Garner, Vanessa Keller and Hunter.

Blessed Couples (B.C.) United Outreach held its third annual scholarship fundraiser gala with a “Chucks and Tux” theme on Dec. 9 at the Abingdon Ruritan Club, Bena.
Everyone dressed in formal attire while wearing comfortable sneakers so they could dance to live music provided by Slapnation. Karen Todd of Woodbridge won the event’s chucks contest (referring to the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers).
B.C. United Outreach sponsors three scholarships to graduating seniors from Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex high schools each year, as well as the Desiree D. Flippins Memorial Scholarship for students majoring in the fine arts. For more information on how to apply for the scholarships or to make a charitable donation, visit bcunitedoutreach.org.
In addition to the gala, B.C. United Outreach has had a busy holiday season. The organization recently donated items to the Avalon Center and GUEST shelter. B.C. United Outreach also donated scooters to the elementary schools in Gloucester, M...

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