Residents hearts open for kids at Hearts of Hermosa

Special Contributor|March 28, 2024

Hearts of Hermosa Volunteers: (back row, left to right): Demetria Bolden, Cristi Lewis, Tara Owen, Alison Chavez (HBEF Director of Events), Jennifer Buchsbaum (HBEF President), Rachel Slayback (Chair, Food & Beverage), Sarah Perahia (Chair, Hearts of Hermosa), Genevieve Pujalet (Chair, Hearts Decor), Megan McCormick, Lauren Sprague (HBEF Director of Sponsorships, Erica McCall. Front Row L-R: Lisa Vargas Gardner (Chair, Hearts Operations), Christine Haight, and Elliot Hubbard

Hearts open for kids at Hearts of Hermosa

photos by Jennifer Faulk Photography (JenniferFaulkPhotography.com)

Hermosa residents opened their hearts and their wallets Saturday evening, March 23, for the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation’s annual Hearts of Hermosa. The annual gala was held under a tented casino in the Community Center parking lot. Nearly $400,000 was raised by the nearly 500 guests through ticket sales and sponsorships. The Ed Foundation hopes to donate over $1 million this year to fund 4th through 8th-grade Spanish classes, STEM and music classes, librarians and counselors. The Ed Foundation also raises funds through the Parent Giving Program, the Skechers Walk, Mom’s Night Out, and the Gum Tree Photos with Santa. For more about the Hermosa Beach Education go to HBEF.org.