Gail Brinn Wilkins Hosts Reception To
Honor Catherine Eason
Charlotte, NC – On May 11, 2005, Gail Brinn Wilkins hosted friends and colleagues at a reception to honor Catherine Eason for her April 14 Concert benefiting RAIN and Florence Crittenton Services. Proceeds from the concert provided $46,175 for both of these wonderful groups who help the disadvantaged of the Charlotte region. A big Thank You goes out to all who gave.
Catherine is the wife of the Reverend Steve Eason, pastor of Myers Park Presbyterian Church. She has performed as the opening act for the Smothers Brothers and The Lettermen as well as many other renowned musicians. Catherine is well-known in the Charleston area and in western North Carolina for her generosity and willingness to share her talent with others.
The concert benefited Florence Crittenton Services and RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network). Catherine feels that she was given a gift to be shared with others. Raising funds for charity in order to improve the quality of life for families and children has been a life-long commitment.
Florence Crittenton Services:
In 1903, religious and business leaders in our community came
together to discuss the growing problem of pregnancy outside marriage.
The decision was made to approach this issue by establishing a residential
maternity home, based on an education and health model. Prevention and
intervention of infant mortality and morbidity, low birth weight, babies
born addicted to a substance and HIV/AIDS are included in the program.
Prenatal/medical care, public school education, spiritual enrichment,
substance abuse treatment, and health care services are provided by
collaborative partnerships. The Florence Crittenton Home has provided
services for over 35,000 mothers and babies. Adoption support services
are available for all clients. Florence Crittenton has saved the state
of North Carolina millions of dollars over the past 100 years.
Florence Crittenton Serivcies Website: http://fcsnc.org/
RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network) is a community resource providing
compassionate care for individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS
and offering prevention education for our region. RAIN delivers their
services through CareTeams, organized in 1992 by a diverse network of
churches, synagogues, and other caring groups. The goal is to provide
support for those at risk with HIV/AIDS, their families and friends through
a strong faith network whose doors are open regardless of circumstance
or culture.
RAIN Website: http://www.carolinarain.org
