Family Crisis Services, which assists victims of domestic violence and works to prevent a culture of violence, hosted its third annual fundraising gala, raising more than $23,000. FCS Community Awareness Coordinator Stephanie Eklund with planning committee member Diane Wescott were two of the attendees.

Mike Hildreth of Cumberland and John Sweeney of Massachusetts attended the Family Crisis Services fundraising gala.

Kathy McAlpine, who made and donated a quilt for the live auction, with her daughter Katie McAlpine at the Family Crisis Services gala at the Westin Portland Harborview.

Family Crisis Services event guest speakers Lauren Faulkner, a domestic abuse survivor who is now a trained FCS volunteer, and Kara Tierney-Trevor, a social worker at South Portland High School.

Christine Asher and Preston Anderson of Falmouth helped Family Crisis Services raise more than $23,000.

Barbara Stasio of Wells and Jenny Stasio, director of operations for FCS.

Volunteer Margaret Hoyt of Scarborough with her daughter Elizabeth Marshall of South Portland at the Family Crisis Services event.

Lynn Goldfarb, president of the Council of Jewish Women, with past president Ginny Squires-Eklund.

Lesley Rawlings of Kennebunk and Doug Watt of Cumberland at the Family Crisis Services gala.

Blake Hayes and Eva Matteson from sponsor Coast 93.1 attended the Family Crisis Services event.

Gabrielle Foster of Portland and Emily Stevens of Bowdoin.

Erica Kalor and domestic violence survivor Sheena Stanhope.

Amy and Andrew Page of North Yarmouth showed their support of Family Crisis Services.

Board treasurer Amy Taylor, FCS Executive Director Rebecca Hobbs and board chair Judith Reidman.

David Peoples and FCS board member Suzy Hawes.