(Sept. 1, 2022) Worcester County GOLD (Giving Other Lives Dignity), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will host its 25th anniversary gala at the Ocean City Fontainebleau Resort on Oct. 7.

Honorees include past and present GOLD board members; Community Impact Award recipient Worcester County Bar Association; Volunteer Engagement Award winner the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City; and Excellence in Service Award recipient Lillian Wilkinson.

“For 25 years, GOLD has worked alongside numerous community partners to bring dignity to Worcester County residents,” said Shannon Wright, GOLD Board of Directors president. “This gala will not only celebrate how far GOLD has come and the people who have made it possible, but also all that is still to be done to achieve GOLD’s mission. On behalf of GOLD, we would like to invite everyone who has been involved, in any capacity, with GOLD to join us for this milestone celebration at the 25th anniversary gala on Oct. 7.”

Tickets cost $125 per person and include a cocktail hour with open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, three-course plated meal and silent auction.

GOLD is seeking event sponsors and items to be utilized in the silent auction. All proceeds benefit Worcester County GOLD. Visit WorcesterGOLD.org for event details, sponsorship opportunities, and to purchase tickets.