The 2009 Spring Gala and Silent Auction�to Benefi t the Open Door Shelter

(formerly the Norwalk Emergency Shelter)

Please join us for an evening�that can change the lives of so many.

The Open Door Shelter and the Manna House of Hospitality give men,�women and children in our community a second chance at a better life.

The shelter sleeps ninety-fi ve people, Manna House soup kitchen serves�three meals a day, every single day of the year, and our pantry provides�hundreds of meals daily to families in need both inside and outside of�Norwalk. This currently translates into over 30,000 meals served monthly,�a dramatic increase of more than 60% over last year.

The need for your support is more critical than ever. Your participation in�this special event can help plant the seeds of hope, providing much-needed�shelter, food, clothing and restoration of dignity to those who have fallen�on hard times.

We hope to see you on April 30, and we thank you for joining us in the�spirit of generosity and caring.

link to 2009-gala-invite

Thursday, April 30, 2009 � 6:00 p.m.

Where:

Continental Manor�112 Main Street�Norwalk, Connecticut

Black tie optional

Featuring

� Dinner

� Open Bar

� Entertainment by

Otis and the Hurricanes

� Fabulous�Silent Auction Items

$150 per person�($100 tax deductible)

Kindly RSVP �by April 24

The Open Door Shelter

4 Merritt Street, Norwalk, CT 06854

Phone: 203-866-1057�Fax: 203-866-4974

Website: www.norwalkemergencyshelter.org

An agency of the United Way