San Francisco Ball of the Year

Thank you to everyone who supported the San Francisco Ball of the Year! With thanks to your generosity, we raised over $400,000 for our programs!
We are so grateful for the long-standing support of our honoree Richard “Dick” Ghilotti and Ghilotti Construction. We also wish to recognize Alten Construction, the Angelina Merenda O’Bar Trust, Central Concrete, Employers’ Advocate, Inc., Larry Nejasmich, Quattrocchi Kwok Architects, The San Francisco Giants, Wall & Ceiling Alliance and West State for their generous support of the evening.
Speech by Betelheme Merka at the A Chance In Life, San Francisco Ball




















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