An Evening to Remember…with Rudy Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani, 107th mayor of New York City (1994-2001), will be the featured speaker at the September 22 fundraising dinner “An Evening to Remember…with Rudy Giuliani,” at La Costa Resort & Spa, which benefits Vista-based nonprofit North County Solutions for Change. The event will include a dinner, silent and live auctions, and Giuliani’s keynote address. Solutions for Change has worked since 1999 to solve family homelessness in North County. In that time, the organization has saved taxpayers more than $28 million by helping families permanently solve their homelessness. 

“We encourage everyone in the community to attend this inspiring fundraiser,” said Solutions president and CEO Chris Megison. “This is an opportunity to hear one of the landmark leaders of our time while helping Solutions for Change solve family homelessness in North County.”

Giuliani led New York City through a tumultuous and challenging time. Under his leadership, more than 640,000 people were moved from the welfare rolls to the dignity of self-sufficiency, the overall crime rate was reduced 56 percent and the murder rate declined by two-thirds. Giuliani is widely acknowledged for extraordinary leadership when the city confronted its greatest challenge—the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001.

There are several levels of support for “An Evening to Remember.” In addition to individual tickets at $250 a plate, the organization also offers tables of 10 for $2,500, and table sponsorship opportunities with many additional benefits beginning at $5,000. “We expect a sellout crowd again this year,” Megison said. “I encourage those who want to be part of this landmark event to act today.”

Last year, Solutions for Change’s fundraiser featured keynote speaker Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State (2005-2009). “People are still talking about last year’s An Evening to Remember…with Condoleezza Rice,” said Megison. “We expect this year’s Evening to Remember to be bigger, better and even more memorable.”

Those unable to attend the gala may make a Gift to Remember; a $7,500 sponsorship sustains a family for a year in the Solutions for Change program and a $2,500 sponsorship sustains one child.