THANK YOU YO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE 2012 PIZZA AND COMEDY FUNDRAISER!

On Thursday April 12th, Friends and supporters of the East Boston Social Center came out in full force and enjoyed a fun night of laughs and pizza at Prince House of Pizza/Giggles for a good cause. The room was packed and everyone enjoyed catching up with friends and having a few laughs together.  Board members, staff, friends and family attended the event, and many have made attending the

Social Centers’ Pizza and Comedy Night an annual tradition. 

6 Comedians; Johnny Pizzi, Greg Howell, Mitch Stinson, Artie Januario, Kelly, and Tony V, really got the crowd cheering. Prince Pizza’s staff provided great service and wonderful pizza, as always.  

Many thanks to Steve Castraberti and Mike Clark of Prince Pizza/Giggles!!

The raffle featured over 30 items donated by area businesses, as well as a Grand Prize of 4 Red Sox Tickets donated by Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero and a 2nd Prize of 2 Red Sox tickets donated by Sarah Connolly! Executive Director John Kelly was assisted by Board member Valerie Brauer and Development Director Marisa Di Pietro in handing out prizes.  Board member Sandra Caggiano, along with Buddy Mangini, Rosalie Petralia and Marie Zinna did a great job, working very hard selling raffle tickets. A live auction for a pair of Celtics tickets donated by Joe Ruggiero of Ruggiero Family Funeral Home was conducted by comedian Tony V. and the highest bidder was Board President Debra Cave.  The the Board and staff thank everyone who attended for their generous support of the Social Centers and its programming.  We couldn’t do it without all of you! 

The Social Centers would also like to thank the following businesses and individuals who donated raffle items and tickets:  Antonia’s at the Beach, Bayside Resort in Cape Cod, Continental Dry Cleaning, East Boston Diamond and Gold, Everett Cooperative Bank, Improv Asylum, Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum, Joe Ruggiero, Jordan’s Imax Theatre, Kelly’s Roast Beef, Marty’s Furniture,

Meridian 155 Café’, National Amusements, New England Aquarium, Peabody Essex Museum,

Polished Salon in Swampscott, Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero, Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus,

Sarah Connolly, Six Flags New England, Spinelli’s, and Tom Tassinari.

All proceeds from this event benefit the programs of the Social Centers, which serve more than 1,000 children, families and senior citizens each year. The Social Centers programs include Child Care for children ages two months to fourteen years, BYN program for at-risk youth, Summer Playschool day camp, and Senior programming.  We look forward to seeing everyone at our next Fundraiser.