A Place Called Home's 20th Anniversary “Gala for the Children” Recognized the Community Contributions of Boyle Heights Resident, Sister Patricia Connor

A Place Called Home (APCH), a South Central Los Angeles based organization providing a safe haven and proven programs to improve the lives of underserved youth, celebrated its 20th anniversary by honoring three outstanding Southland community leaders at its “Gala for the Children” on December 11, 2013. Honored at the festivities held in the ballroom of the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Beverly Hills were Boyle Heights resident Sister Patricia Connor, RSHM and the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Jack Suzar and Dr. Philip Goglia. Six-hundred and fifty guests attended the annual celebration, which brought in $1.2 million for the organization.

Sister Patricia Connor, RSHM and her Congregation were presented with APCH’s Debrah Constance Humanitarian Award for their work both with APCH and their worldwide commitment to serving the needs of underprivileged women and children. Sister Pat became connected with APCH 16 years ago and, since that time, she and her Order have provided ongoing and invaluable material and volunteer support to the organization. She also currently serves on its Board of Directors. In addition to its work at APCH, RSHM has a presence in many areas of Los Angeles, including Marymount High School, Loyola Marymount University, and various community organizations serving the most needy in our society. “Sister Pat and RSHM are part of the DNA of A Place Called Home,” said Jonathan Zeichner, executive director of APCH.