Spring Recognition Dinner 2023

Thank you to everyone who came and helped us celebrate at our MFS Spring Recognition Dinner on May 4th. It was a beautiful night to recognize long-time supporters, our Board, and an incredible member in our community, Eva Kripalani, who is this year’s Tom Stoel Community Service awardee.

It was so wonderful to gather together with old friends and new friends!

Our MFS Community Schools staff spoke passionately, sharing personal connections around "Why" they do this important work - and the profound impact it has had on the young people they support.

They received many compliments and words of support and encouragement after the program. Click here to learn more about our Community Schools program!

Photographer Tom Cook captured the evening on film. View the pictures here. You may download high resolution images directly from the website. To do so, click once on the image you want and there will be a download option in the lower right corner (the symbol of an arrow pointing down.)

History

In 2002, Metropolitan Family Service created the Thomas Stoel Award to honor Mr. Stoel and his legacy of volunteer commitment to our community. In 1950, Mr. Stoel served as a founding member of the MFS Board of Directors.

2023 THOMAS STOEL AWARD
for Volunteer Commitment to Community

Eva Kripalani

Past Award Recipients

2002 - Thomas B. Stoel
2004 - John von Schlegell
2006 - Eileen Johnson
2008 - Carolyn McMurchie
2010 - Karen Hinsdale
2012 - The Robert G. Miller Family
2014 - Chris Hermann
2016 - Keith & Sharon Barnes
2018 - Val Ilsley & Bruce Murray