New Leaf Benefit April 9, 2007

New Leaf: Services For Our Community returns to beautiful Teatro ZinZanni, on Pier 29 at San Francisco 's Embarcadero, for another spectacular night of celebrity entertainment, delicious cuisine by Taste Catering and a wonderful silent auction. Entering its fourth decade of service to the broader San Francisco-Bay Area, New Leaf is the leading professional counseling and support services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities.

Our distinguished 2007 Spring Gala Honorary Co-Chairs

* Sylvia Chase – accomplished broadcast journalist
* Jeff Anderson – Deputy Campaign Manager Newsom for Mayor '07 & Jeff Soukup, President, COO of Planet Out, Inc.

Our illustrious 2007 Spring Gala Honorees:

* Pete Elting and Wes Freas (Michael Switzer Leadership Award)
* Marcy Adelman, Ph.D. (Ricki Boden Service Award)

New Leaf's Spring Gala has grown to become an annual attraction for prominent philanthropists who through their generosity enable our pioneering and effective services to reach those who are in greatest need. Raising nearly $100,000 yearly, the event has drawn hundreds, including celebrities. We are pleased to announce that writer/performer/comedienne Marga Gomez and award winning singer/songwriter Mark Weigle will be joining us at this year’s Spring Gala!

To purchase tickets, contact Jen Barkan, Development and Administrative Associate, at 415-255-8991 or jbarkan@newleafservices.org

Official Website: http://www.newleafservices.org/events/Gala-07/gala-07.htm