12 laudable groups receive Las Patronas grants at luncheon

Las Patronas hosted its annual Beneficiary Luncheon Jan. 18 at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club to present the 12 major beneficiaries of Jewel Ball 2011 (Sapphire) with grants ranging from $20,000-$36,000.

These recipients included Friends of the Riford Center, La Jolla Playhouse, Arc of San Diego, Family Health Centers of San Diego, Mountain Health and Community Services, REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program, San Diego Fire Rescue Foundation, San Diego Food Bank, San Diego Junior Theatre, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vitsa, UCSD Shiley Eye Center, and YWCA.