Meet New VCUM Executive Director

Valley Churches United Missions’ Annual Gala Celebration takes place Thursday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Scopazzi’s Restaurant in Boulder Creek.

This popular event brings together donors, volunteers, and community members who support Valley Churches’ mission of providing food, emergency assistance, and holiday programs for those in need in the San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon.

Attendees will enjoy a champagne and appetizer reception, prime rib, salmon or vegetarian dinners, including wine, and live and silent auctions.

This will be an opportunity to welcome VCUM’s Interim Executive Director, Lynn Robinson, who, in addition to being the former Santa Cruz Mayor (2013-2014), served on the Santa Cruz City Council for seven years, and is a small business owner.  Among those attending the annual Gala are 5th District Supervisor Bruce McPherson and Scotts Valley Mayor Dene Bustichi.

Cost is $130 per couple ($70 per person) and reservations can be made by calling 831-336-8258, x228.  All proceeds will benefit Valley Churches United Missions.

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A 501c3 non-profit organization, Valley Churches United Missions’ programs include emergency food distribution; direct aid assistance for crisis rent, utility and medical needs, educational supplies, disaster relief, and holiday projects.  VCUM has served residents in need in the San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley and Bonny Doon since 1982.  For more information, please visit www.vcum.org.