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Jingle & Mingle Community Resource Center hosted its annual Jingle & Mingle holiday fundraiser, bringing together more than 140 supporters, volunteers, and staff to raise critical funds for programs that provide food, shelter, safety, and hope for North County neighbors in need. Guests enjoyed festive fare, drinks, games, live and silent auctions, raffles, and entertainment by Rob Robinson. e evening also featured remarks from CEO John Van Cleef, emcees Anna Couvrette and Maddie Altschuler, and a powerful testimonial from a CRC client. Proceeds benefited CRC's wraparound services and its Holiday Baskets program, helping bring stability, dignity, and hope to families facing hunger, homelessness, and trauma. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER NELSON Dede and Michael Alpert with Debbie King Ella and Han Helders Seen Showcase Soirée e Lucky Duck Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary at the Showcase Soirée, where the nonprofit committed $6 million toward addressing youth homelessness throughout San Diego County. Convicted 4 Christ was awarded $250,000 as Lucky Duck Foundation's "Father Joe Hustler of the Year," an award recognizing an individual or organization that embodies the late Father Joe Carroll's ability to help those experiencing homelessness. e event's longtime emcee, sportscaster Neil Everett, was named "Lucky Duck Person of the Year" for his ongoing dedication to the organization. Guests enjoyed live music, a live auction, a live painting, awards ceremony, dinner, casino games, open bars, and many heartwarming stories. COURTESY PHOTOGRAPHY Randi Kolender-Hock, Kim Kleber, and Lauren Montague Carol Cianfarani, Pat Linkenbach, Helmet Kiffmann, and Patricia Moore Debbie Murray and John Van Cleef Michael Aplikowski and Richard Ertel Dan and Charissa Novak Julie and Dale Yahnke Danny Baker and Kim Miller Neil Everett and Stephanie Vigil Randy Reed and Katrina Dodson Stephanie and Pat Kilkenny ranchandcoast.com 82 FEBRUARY 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE