Center on Halsted&#39s Human First Gala and Awards

More than 700 well-dressed supporters of Center on Halsted attended this year’s Human First Gala March 20 in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker. Prior to the dinner, one organization and three people were honored with Human First awards: State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, State Rep. Greg Harris, Joseph Loundry and The Night Ministry. Feigenholtz said, “I’m going to sleep with [the award] under my pillow, because it’s where dreams happen and the Center on Halsted is a dream..”

The Center’s executive director, Modesto “Tico” Valle, said, “I can’t believe the time has gone by so fast. I’m just amazed every single day the number of people that continue to come to the Center on Halsted, especially during this economic downturn.”

The program was brief, which left plenty of time for dancing. Malik’s Ultimate Band played R&B classics and pop favorites.

Photos by Emmanuel Garcia, Kat Fitzgerald, www.mysticimagesphotography.com