Jenesse Salutes Southwest Airlines and Jackie Thompson as 2010 Silver Rose Honorees

LOS ANGELES, March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Jenesse Center, Inc. is proud to salute Southwest Airlines and Jackie Thompson, Community Affairs & Grassroots Manager as 2010 Silver Rose Honorees.  Both will be recognized at the 30th Anniversary Silver Rose Awards Gala and Auction, Sunday, April 18 at the Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows. The theme for this year's event is "In a Perfect World".

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Chaired by Academy Award winning actress Halle Berry, the event will benefit Jenesse Center families, a nonprofit organization that provides holistic, comprehensive programs to nurture families victimized by domestic violence back to a place of mental, financial, physical and emotional well being.

Each year at the Silver Rose Gala and Auction, people and organizations who make a difference in the lives of families are honored for their contributions. Jenesse Executive Director, Karen Earl said, "We are thrilled to honor both Southwest Airlines and Jackie together.  With all of the important charities that they support, we are grateful that Southwest Airlines and Jackie Thompson recognized that Jenesse's core mission aligns with their platform of community service."

Jackie Thompson is the Community Affairs & Grassroots Manager for Southwest Airlines. She is responsible for establishing and strengthening relationships with key businesses, civic/community, political leaders and influencers in the markets across the Southwest Airlines' system.  Jenesse Board President, Avis Frazier-Thomas said, "Jenesse is so fortunate to have Jackie Thompson as a supporter. She doesn't just write a check or send airline tickets; she comes out and supports. When we have graduations for our clients who have completed their vocational training, Jackie is there to congratulate them. She is literally in the trenches with us, saving one family at a time."

Southwest Airlines has been consistent and generous in their devotion to making a difference in the community. From monetary to in-kind donations, Southwest reaches out to provide help where needed.  Pat Greene, Board member and Jenesse Silver Rose Gala Chair, said, "Southwest Airlines is not just our official airline they are our official community partner. This is important because every dollar that we are able to save, is a dollar that can go toward helping families who are in crisis due to domestic violence. "

For more information, call Jenesse Center at 323.299.9496, ext. 103 or visit the website at www.jenesse.org.  

SOURCE Jenesse Center, Inc.