A sense of urgency is behind Project Angel Food’s tireless fundraising.

By Margaret Battistelli Gardner

Favorite causes: AIDS, hunger, poverty, civil rights. Current causes and projects in addition to Project Angel Food include The Names Project, Human Rights Campaign, Democratic Party, Emily’s List and America Coming Together.

Personal views: “Since I enjoy fundraising and special events, I find that I don’t mind working long hours, weekends and odd times. It has become a real spiritual journey for me, and the diversity of each day and the lives of our constituents are very intriguing. Hunger and poverty are directly related to civil rights issues, so my personal beliefs fit well into my goals for the agency.”