Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance held its 2015 fundraiser on Wednesday, May 20. During the event, the board of the organization honored Senator Gustavo Rivera; Fr. Robert Badillo, pastor of Our Lady of Solace-Saint Dominic church; parks advocate Renata Sokoluweki; and the Golden Eagle Restaurants.

Honoree Fr. Robert Badillo (holding plaque) with the Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance board members.
Photo by Patricio Rabayo

Honoree Senator Gustavo Rivera with VNNA president Shradhanand Pirtam and vice president Bernadette Ferrara
Photo by Patricio Rabayo