East Boston Social Centers THANK YOU to Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser participants

On April 14th, Friends and supporters of the East Boston Social Center enjoyed a fun night of laughs and pizza at Prince House of Pizza/Giggles for a good cause. Board members, staff, friends and family attended the event, and many have made attending the Social Centers’ Pizza and Comedy Night an annual tradition.  Comedians Johnny Pizzi, Tony V, Paul D’Angelo and Bob Gatreau (also known as Mamma Rosa!) referenced many East Boston memories that really got the crowd cheering. Prince Pizza’s staff provided great service and wonderful pizza, as always.

A grand Prize of $500 cash and many other raffle prizes provided a chance for everyone to come out a winner.  The raffle featured over 25 items donated by area businesses. The $500 cash prize was won by Ms. Jean Marie Brietzke. Executive Director John Kelly was assisted by Board member Valerie Brauer and Intern Nikki Di Bisceglia in handing out prizes.  Board member Sandra Caggiano, Buddy Mangini, and Suzanne Palma worked very hard selling raffle tickets. A live auction for a pair of Red Sox Tickets donated by Sarah Connolly and sports memorabilia donated by Sean McElroy was conducted by comedian Johnny Pizzi.  The Social Centers would like to 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 like to thank the following businesses and individuals who donated raffle items and tickets:  Alexander, Aronson, Finning & Co., Avon (Gloria DeVine), Bayside Resort in Cape Cod, Bernie & Phyls Furniture, Boston Duck Tours, Coolidge Corner Theatre, East Boston Diamond and Gold, East Boston Savings Bank, Everett Cooperative Bank, Huntington Theatre Company, Hyatt Harborside Hotel, Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum, JFK Museum, Jordan’s Verizon Theatre, Kelly’s Roast Beef, Legal Seafoods, Marty’s Furniture, Patty Daly, National Amusements, Peabody Essex Museum, Royal Roast Beef and Seafood, Ruma’s Basket World, Sarah Connolly, Sonny Noto’s, Spinelli’s, and Tupperware (Valerie Brauer).

All proceeds 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, programming for at-risk youth, Summer Playschool day camp, and Senior programming.  We look forward to seeing everyone at our next Fundraiser.

Marisa Di Pietro

Director of Development

E.B. Social Centers

68 Central Square

East Boston, MA 02128

617 569-3221 Ext. 19

(617) 650-3442 (cell)

mdipietro@ebsoc.org