About MCB
- Two from Health & Human Services applicants
- One from Arts applicants
- One from All Other applicants
Charities are randomly selected to benefit from the gala event’s proceeds.
Started in 1994 by a committee of dedicated volunteers led by Robert Penney and then Mayor Rick Mystrom, the Anchorage Mayor’s Charity Ball has raised to date over $3,500,000 to support community charitable organizations. 100% of all net proceeds from the ball are distributed to the four honored charities that year.
The Anchorage Mayor’s Charity Ball is led by a seven-member board of directors who oversee an extensive volunteer event committee which plans all aspects of the gala evenings activities. Traditionally, the activities include dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, and miscellaneous other fun fund-raising efforts.
The event has sold out every year, attracts guests from all parts of the community, and is proud that its success through the years has transcended political lines, because it is about helping others and making a difference in Anchorage.
Message from the Commitee
For more than a quarter of a century, the Mayor’s Charity Ball event has spotlighted organizations that improve our community. Those organizations touch all neighborhoods, across the many aspects that contribute to making Anchorage a great place to live. They help us realize the promise of Anchorage as a welcoming, inclusive and strong community. Your participation adds to our ability to achieve that promise.
Alaskans have raised more than $3.5 million dollars to support the efforts of community organizations since the first Mayor’s Charity Ball in 1994. The 2021 beneficiaries are Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska, Trails Alaska, Alaska Theatre of Youth and Center for Safe Alaskans. Each of these organizations enriches Anchorage in vital ways.
The committee greatly appreciates your support of the nonprofit beneficiaries and we look forward to your support and participation in this important event. Anchorage nonprofits have suffered significantly in the past year and this is one way we can all help provide a positive impact.
The Committee
Co-Chairs
Debbie Reinwand
Raquel Edelen
Administration
Selina Swartzel
Charity Liaisons
Juna Penney
Evan Hall
MJ Thim
Dena’ina Liaison
Brandy Crowley
Event Planning / Décor
Christie Tebo
Live Auction
Henry Penney
Debbie Reinwand
Paul McGuire
Raquel Edelen
Reservations
Tabitha Karpow
Cassie Robertson
Sheron Kyle Patrick
Selina Swartzel
Silent Auction
Kate Weisler
Social Media
Brilliant Media Strategies
Website Producer
Scott Bell
Volunteers
Kristin George
To volunteer at the event,
please contact Kristin George at absolutelykristin@gmail.com
The Board
Henry Penney, Chairman
Laura Edmondson, Treasurer
Nancy Harbour, Secretary
Charlotte Tharp
Evan Hall
Larry Cash
Mary Stallone
Debbie Reinwand, ex-officio
Raquel Edelen, ex-officio
Bob Penney, Honorary Chair
Past Mayor’s Charity Balls
Contact Us
For any questions regarding the Anchorage Mayor’s Charity Ball, please contact hello@mayorscharity.org