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At the Women Honoring Women Luncheon on May 7. Graduates from Wellspring’s education programs Samara Pereira, Angelique Rodriguez and Korynne Rigolizzo shared their stories; local singer-songwriter Chelsea Berry sang Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down”; and Wellspring board member and film producer Christine Lundberg showed her video “Hope Made Real”.
Pictured is the Women’s Luncheon Committee (From left to right): Anika Taylor of Manchester, Katrina Cicala of Manchester, Alise Watson of Rockport, Devlyn LeBoeuf of Beverly, Erin Battistelli of Rockport, co-chair Jen Sanford of Wenham, Darcey Yerkes of Manchester, Caroline Hovey of Gloucester, Barbara DiGuiseppe of Beverly, Eliza Cowan of Topsfield, co-chair Rebecca Booma of Manchester, Jeannie Leibovitz of Hamilton, Elaine Souza of Rockport, and Debbie Ebeling of Gloucester. Missing from photo: Honey Collins of Essex, Dyane Cotreau of Manchester, Joan Lockwood of Manchester and Christine Lundberg of Gloucester.
Congressman John Tierney presents a 30th Anniversary Citation to Wellspring’s Executive Director Kay O’Rourke as Board Chairwoman Caroline Hovey looks on.
Wellspring’s Executive Director Kay O’Rourke (left) and Board Chairwoman Caroline Hovey (right) pictured with honorees Betsy Brown, a long-time Wellspring volunteer from Manchester, and Julie LaFontaine, the executive director of The Open Door of Gloucester.
Keynote Speaker and Honoree Chef Barbara Lynch signed copies of her cookbook, "Stir."

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May 25, 2012

Wellspring honors women

By Times Staff The Gloucester Daily Times Fri May 25, 2012, 01:52 AM EDT

Wellspring House of Gloucester held its 14th Annual Women Honoring Women Luncheon earlier this month with over 670 in attendance.

This year's honorees were long-time Wellspring volunteer Betsy Brown of Manchester, The Open Door's Executive Director Julie LaFontaine of Essex, and Barbara Lynch, one of Boston's and the country's leading chefs and restaurateurs. Lynch also was the keynote speaker.

"There is nothing more powerful than a community who comes together to serve inspired by compassion. Wellspring is celebrating 30 years of service empowered by this spirit, and we know firsthand that hope is made real when people of good will commit to moving forward together," said Kay O'Rourke, Wellspring's executive director.

For 30 years, Wellspring House has empowered individuals and families to live more secure lives through basic needs assistance, education and job training. For more information on Wellspring, visit their website at www.wellspringhouse.org.