The House Next Door marked its silver anniversary Tuesday with a luncheon at Stetson University that announced a major new fund-raiser. It also took a fond look at the progress made since the family services agency opened its doors in 1976. Dr. Jim Woodward, dean of Stetson University's school of music, announced that its music school faculty would present a major concert on May 19 at Elizabeth Hall. The House Next Door and Stetson's music school's scholarship fund will share proceeds from the event.
Sponsors hope to begin an annual tradition.
The luncheon paid tribute to House founders, including the late Dr. Hugh Ash. A commemorative plaque for him will be displayed at administration headquarters at 804 N. Woodland Blvd. Agency Executive Director Senta M. Goudy said the dream of a handful of people at First Presbyterian Church has become a large organization. Sixty families were helped during the first year. Grell, the agency's first executive director now heading its foundation, was given a standing ovation.