Gowns 4 Gals Luncheon

USO San Diego, Donovan’s La Jolla, and event chair Hélène Gould, hosted a Gowns 4 Gals luncheon June 14 to support local military active duty spouses and their daughters. USO San Diego is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families worldwide.

Guests were asked to bring their finest “mint condition” gowns, cocktail dresses, purses, and new shoes. About 25 guests attended and donated more than 50 gowns and cocktail dresses, as well as dozens of pairs of shoes and purses. Lunch was donated by Donovan’s of La Jolla. Another Gowns 4 Gals luncheon is scheduled for Sept. 13.

Since 1941, USO San Diego has been serving active-duty, reserve, guard and military families. USO San Diego strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. USO San Diego is a premier USO Chartered Center whose mission is to strengthen America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation.