Bruno Serato owner and “President� of the Anaheim White House, will be the recipient of two inaugural awards by two different non-profit organizations during the month of March.
Serato will be awarded the inaugural Community Bridge Award by Men Alive, the fundraising arm of the OC Gay Men’s Chorus at the organization’s Academy Affair on Sat., March 6 at his very own Anaheim White House. Serato will be recognized for his humanitarian work both personally and through his organization, Caterina’s Girls Club. Future awards will be given to those in the community who personify the Chorus’ aim of “entertaining, educating, bringing healing, joy, community and building bridges to the public at large.� For information or tickets to the March 6 fundraiser can found at www.MenAliveChorus.org.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Anaheim will hold its annual Motel Outreach Gala on Sat. March 20, at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel. The event will start at 6 p/m. Serato will be presented with a first-ever Bruno Serato Service to Youth Award. Henceforth, the honor will be bestowed to individuals, businesses or families who have made significant contributions of their time, talent ortreasure to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Anaheim. Tickets to the event are $200 per person and can be obtained by calling (714) 491-3617 ext.105.
“I am honored, make that doubly honored, to receive this recognition by two of my favorite nonprofits,� said Serato. “I believe strongly in the mission of both organizations and am humbled by the recognition. I wish them well on their upcoming fundraisers.�
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