“Your perception expressed through your words and actions creates your reality.”
Home Start’s mission is to assure the safety and resiliency of children by strengthening families and their communities. Each day, the Home Start staff serve as heroes in our community by breaking the cycles of poverty, abuse, homelessness, and neglect. Since 1972, thousands of children and families have received the resources, healing, and hope to thrive.Dr. Carol Gallagher serves as the Board President for Home Start.
#1 Dr. Carol Gallagher grew up in Oklahoma in a small farming community.
#2 My mom was born at a time when women did not have careers. She was a substitute teacher and secretary at church, but she had always wanted to be a businesswoman. She raised my siblings and me and stayed at home. But I still remember a tear in her eye from never being able to pursue that dream. As a child, I wanted to be a successful businesswoman. I am so grateful to be living the life she was not able to.
#3 “Sound of Music” is my favorite movie. I watch it at least once a year. My family and I are incredibly close, and we would watch it annually growing up and sing along by heart.
#4 Patagonia is amazing – not only is it stunningly beautiful, but it has some of the most gorgeous hikes I have ever done. The lakes are breathtaking. I hiked 10-15 miles a day when there.
#5 We are going to New Zealand soon, and I am really looking forward to hiking, biking, kayaking and exploring with friends.
#6 Little Ms. Lola is my 10-pound Maltipoo. She turns 12 next month.
#7 Dr. Carol Gallagher was fortunate to live in London for about a year in a consulting role. I got to travel all over Europe on the weekends – it was so rewarding.
#8 Not everyone has had the same blessings I have had, coming from a wonderful family, getting an amazing education, and having the opportunity to be successful. And so, I am committed to supporting and inspiring other people, especially young women and girls, to be able to pursue their dreams.
#9 Home Start helps so many amazing mothers who are committed to being good moms. We provide them and their children with resources and hope to free themselves from poverty and domestic violence. By being a part of Home Start, I get to help them have brighter futures.
#10 Funds raised from our Blue Ribbon Gala support all of Home Start’s life-changing programs and services for local children and families.
Home Start
“Blue Ribbon Gala – Rhythm of the 90s”
Saturday April 25th, 2026
The US Grant Hotel
326 Broadway, San Diego, 92101
www.blueribbongala.com
